Product Design Director

Who you are

You have extensive experience in product design, with a strong focus on interaction and visual design — your portfolio showcases your ability to create user-centered designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. You possess exceptional communication skills, allowing you to articulate design concepts clearly to stakeholders and team members alike. Your leadership experience has equipped you with the skills to manage and mentor design teams effectively, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation.

You understand the importance of user research and data-driven design decisions — you have a track record of utilizing user feedback to inform design choices and improve product usability. Your strategic mindset enables you to align design goals with business objectives, ensuring that the products you oversee not only meet user needs but also drive company success. You are adept at navigating cross-functional teams, working closely with engineers, product managers, and UX researchers to bring your design vision to life.

Desirable

Experience in leading design teams at a tech company is a plus — you have a deep understanding of the product development lifecycle and how design fits into that process. Familiarity with agile methodologies and design thinking principles will help you thrive in this role. You are passionate about staying current with design trends and technologies, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

What you'll do

As the Product Design Director at Meta, you will lead and manage design teams to create innovative products that resonate with users — your role will involve setting the design vision and strategy, ensuring that all design work aligns with the overall product goals. You will collaborate closely with engineering and data science teams to define the operational processes that guide product development, ensuring that design considerations are integrated from the outset.

You will be responsible for mentoring and developing your team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their careers — fostering a culture of feedback and continuous improvement will be key to your success. You will also engage in high-level discussions with leadership to communicate design strategies and advocate for user-centered design principles across the organization.

Your role will require you to stay hands-on with design work, contributing to projects and leading by example — you will oversee the execution of design projects, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. You will also be involved in user research initiatives, gathering insights that will inform design decisions and enhance the overall user experience.

What we offer

At Meta, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is dedicated to building products that make a difference in people's lives — we offer a collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. You will have access to professional development opportunities, allowing you to expand your skills and advance your career.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including health and wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive company culture that prioritizes work-life balance. Join us in shaping the future of technology and design at Meta.