Design Director

TL;DR

Design Director (Product Management): Lead and grow a multidisciplinary design team at frog Netherlands, shaping design strategy and driving digital innovation with an accent on AI-driven adaptive experiences and data personalization. Focus on inspiring teams and clients, leading strategic engagements, and growing business impact through design excellence and leadership.

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Company

Part of hirify.global Invent, frog is a design and innovation partner focused on creating meaningful digital experiences through user insight, design craft, and emerging technologies.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a diverse design team, fostering growth and design excellence.
• Set creative direction and ensure design quality across projects and strategic initiatives.
• Shape and articulate a vision for design evolution in an AI-driven world.
• Drive innovation and contribute to overall studio strategy as part of leadership.
• Lead client engagements to deliver impactful digital products and services.
• Play a central role in business development and commercial ownership.

Requirements

• Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
• 10+ years of experience in design and digital innovation including leadership roles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in consultancy, agency, or product environments.
• Strong business development skills with proven success in strategic engagements.
• Ability to inspire clients, teams, and executives through storytelling and leadership.
• Portfolio demonstrating design excellence and strategic impact.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a global community of world-class designers, strategists, and technologists.
• Opportunity to shape the future of the studio and elevate design craft.
• Work on meaningful experiences that improve people’s lives.