Director Product Design

TL;DR

Director Product Design (SaaS): Lead and set strategic design direction for a product design team of 13, overseeing design execution and building design capabilities with an accent on inclusive design, accessibility, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on guiding complex problem-solving, establishing quality standards, and driving business outcomes through design leadership.

Location: Hybrid within Switzerland or the UK, with office access in St. Gallen and London

Company

hirify.global is a SaaS brand platform transforming how teams organize digital assets, collaborate, and create engaging campaigns, serving clients like Uber, Microsoft, and Volkswagen.

What you will do

• Set strategic design direction aligned with product strategy and business goals.
• Build design excellence by establishing quality standards and design principles.
• Organize and optimize a team of about 13 designers for efficient collaboration and delivery.
• Guide designers in solving ambiguous, high-impact challenges.
• Champion inclusive design practices and accessibility requirements.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Product, Engineering, and Research leadership.

Requirements

• Work remotely or hybrid within Switzerland or the UK.
• 10+ years of design experience with SaaS or complex digital products.
• Proven experience leading and developing design teams of 10+ designers.
• Strong strategic thinking balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English (fluent).
• Expert-level proficiency with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice to have

• Experience fostering entrepreneurial culture and curiosity about emerging technologies like AI.

Culture & Benefits

• At least 5 weeks of holiday (PTO) plus paid educational and well-being days off.
• Home office setup budget and annual salary review.
• Localized benefits and invitation to summer company meet-up in Switzerland.
• Flexible work environment with vibrant, inclusive culture.

Hiring process

• Submit CV and answer initial questions.
• Meet Talent Team to discuss role and background.
• Connect with future team, showcase skills, and explore potential fit.