b Overview /b p As Product Design Director, you will shape the design vision and strategic direction across key product initiatives, balancing user needs with business goals to deliver intuitive, high-value experiences. You will provide compassionate leadership, mentoring a multi-level design team to grow their craft and deliver exceptional customer value. You will work within a global design leadership network, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Research to elevate design quality and drive cross-functional impact. The role focuses on setting strategy, refining design standards, and forging strong partnerships across Product, Technology, Research, and Accessibility to deliver unified customer Journe /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Set design vision and strategy in partnership with product and engineering leads /li li Lead and mentor a multi-level team of product designers /li li Refine design standards, processes, and systems across the portfolio /li li Establish collaborative partnerships with Product, Technology, Research, and Accessibility to create unified customer journeys /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experience leading, mentoring, and growing multidisciplinary teams of product designers /li li Strong track record shaping design strategies for complex digital products or ecosystems /li li Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships with senior stakeholders across Product and Engineering /li li Expertise navigating end-to-end design lifecycle from user insights to final interface execution /li li Passion for championing accessibility, research, and design systems in everyday practice /li li Demonstrated success in cultivating inclusive team cultures /li /ul ul li Collaborative mindset /li li Compassionate leadership /li li Cross-functional communication /li li Design leadership /li li Design systems /li li Accessibility /li /ul
Director of Product Design employer: Xero
Xero is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where collaboration and innovation thrive. With flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on small businesses in your territory. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to build lasting relationships within the accounting community.
