Lead Product Designer (united States)

Karat

Remote, United States
Base: $166,500 - $200,000 usd; bonus/equity: karat...
Remote
Drive major design initiatives
Lead and scale design system
Partner with product and engineering leadership
Drive major design initiatives that span multiple product areas and significantly impact business outcomes, leading cross-functional teams through complex design challenges

Job Summary

  • Drive major design initiatives that span multiple product areas and significantly impact business outcomes, leading cross-functional teams through complex design challenges.
  • Lead and scale our design system, establishing governance, documentation, and adoption processes that ensure consistency and efficiency across all product touchpoints.
  • Mentor and develop designers across all levels while leading design critiques and establishing feedback cultures that elevate the entire team.

Matching Summary

Drive major design initiatives that span multiple product areas and significantly impact business outcomes, leading cross-functional teams through complex design challenges.

Salary

Base: $166,500 - $200,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Karat-granted stock options; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drive major design initiatives
  • Lead and scale design system
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leadership
  • Plan and execute strategic user research
  • Mentor and develop designers
  • Lead cross-functional ideation sessions

Nice-to-have

  • Leveraging AI and emerging technologies
  • Ethical considerations in AI design

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer
  • Portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and design leadership
  • Experience establishing design processes or standards
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Advanced user research methodologies
  • Expert-level proficiency in design tools and systems
  • Strong understanding of technical constraints

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