VP Marketing
Credible
Job Description
About the Role
As the Director of Product Design at Credible, you will be at the forefront of shaping exceptional user experiences for millions of users in the consumer tech space. You will lead and inspire a 5-member design and research team, collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders, to deliver impactful product initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our products, while fostering the growth and development of our design organization as we scale our business. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-EQ leader with a strategic mindset, eager to take on significant responsibility and make a tangible impact in a fast-growing company.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of 5 designers, researchers, and UX writers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for creativity and innovation.
- Support team members' growth through development planning, performance management, collaborative work, and real-time design feedback and coaching.
- Contribute to product strategy in collaboration with the product, engineering, and business teams.
- Oversee the end-to-end research and product design process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and consistent user experiences across product teams.
- Champion design-led OKRs and provide a north-star for the design team to rally around.
- Establish and improve design processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and collaboration within the design organization and with other functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Human Factors, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in design with a focus on digital products, preferably in consumer internet businesses.
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience, leading a full design team or individuals working across multiple products.
- Demonstrated success collaborating with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver exceptional user experiences and strong business outcomes.
- Strong product thinker with well-developed product judgment and design taste, capable of guiding teams to successful user experience and business outcomes.
- Proven track record of helping others develop their craft and grow in their careers in research, product design, and UX writing.
- Compelling portfolio showcasing design leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to drive projects from concept to delivery.
- Experience driving continuous improvement in team processes.
Nice to Have
- Experience in consumer internet businesses.
- Ability to translate business and user objectives into impactful and innovative products.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to bridge gaps between design, product, and engineering teams.
Qualifications
- Educational background in Design, HCI, Human Factors, or related fields.
- Extensive experience in digital product design and leadership roles.
Benefits & Perks
- Not explicitly specified in the description.
Working at Credible
We combine the intelligence, expertise, and confidence of a financial advisor with the approachability and honesty of a friend. We are optimistic, challengers, trustworthy, clever, and smart. We are open and transparent, acting as advisors by being friendly, objective, and open in our communication. We use language that is intelligent yet approachable, and incorporate wit to position ourselves as a fresh, reliable voice in the financial world.
Job Details
About Credible
Website
credible.com
Location
Durham, NC
Industry
Custom Computer Programming Services
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