1,398 Design Director jobs in the United States

We're designing the future of teamwork! Asana's mission is to enable the world's teams to work together effortlessly. Our design team is key to that mission. Design is an inclusive and collaborative community, including product, brand, and content design. We love combining research, data insights, and peer feedback into a human-centered design process to produce designs that are core to the power of our applications. We partner with people across Asana to create our product, and drive greater impact through design. We use design to solve challenges and create experiences that customers love.

Asana is seeking a Design Leader for our Coordinate group, the team responsible for making it effortless for teams to plan, do, and adapt work together. This group is at the heart of Asana's product, powering the core capabilities that millions of users rely on daily - projects, tasks, timelines, and work relationships. This team is critical to our success as we deepen our value for teams of all sizes, from small startups to global enterprises.

As the Design Lead for Coordinate, you'll define the vision for foundational work management, balancing power and simplicity to support a wide range of customer needs. You'll shape how Asana grows - from onboarding new users to enabling enterprise PMOs managing work across thousands of people. Your team will drive innovations in customization, time management, scheduling across time zones, visualization of work dependencies, and more.

We're looking for a design leader who is:

* A strategic partner to product and engineering peers, driving group strategy and influencing roadmaps for maximum customer impact.
* A design visionary who can inspire bold thinking and bring a strong point of view on how we scale Asana's coordination capabilities.
* A fast-moving coach and design director who empowers autonomy, knows when to dive into details, and gets great work out of their team.
* An inclusive people manager who fosters growth, belonging, and creativity across a distributed team.
* Experienced in leading teams through complex systems problems while maintaining a relentless focus on product and design excellence.

You'll be a key member of Asana's design leadership team, and you'll have the opportunity to pave the way for innovation for the larger Asana design team - shaping not just what we build, but how we build it.

About the design team

We design the future of teamwork. Asana has a bold, ambitious mission: help humanity thrive by enabling the world's teams to work together effortlessly. Our design team is at the heart of that mission.

Asana Design is an inclusive and collaborative community. We're a diverse group of designers from different backgrounds (product, brand and content design, design operations, producers, motion design, film, copywriting). We are a team that loves combining research, data insights, and peer feedback into a human-centered design process to produce designs that are core to the power of our applications. We partner with people across Asana to create our product, shape our brand, and drive greater impact through design. We use design to solve challenges and create experiences that customers love. We also take the time to get weird and have fun along the way.

We believe every designer should have the opportunity to grow and learn by utilizing their strengths and nurturing their interests.

Learn more about our team:

* Asana Design
* Asana Design Medium
* Asana Design Instagram
* Asana Design Twitter
* Asana Dribbble

Asana culture:

* Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging
* How we've designed a culture that fuels our business results
* How I advanced my career through AsanaUP
* How we use (and don't use) job titles at Asana

This role is based in our New York City office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you'll achieve:

* Grow, mentor, and lead a talented team of product designers in our New York offices.
* Partner with cross-functional partners to establish vision, strategy, experimental approach, metrics, and goals for the Core product.
* Help define design strategy and objectives and set the vision for the user experience to meet customer and business needs.
* Guide your team, oversee multiple work-streams, and connect dots between cross-org products to deliver a cohesive customer experience.
* Be the champion for product excellence.

About you:

* 8+ years experience in product design and 5+ years in a people management role with Manger of Mangers experience.
* A strong portfolio showcasing a track record of design leadership in shaping complex and well-crafted products.
* Prolific system thinker who can connect the dots between technical concepts and layered customer needs.
* An effective storyteller and strong strategic distiller who can drive shared understanding by helping make complex systems easy to understand.
* Experience designing enterprise products.
* Demonstrated curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we'll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $272,000 - $368,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

* Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
* Career coaching & support
* Inclusive family building benefits
* Long-term savings or retirement plans
* In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

About us

Asana helps teams orchestrate their work, from small projects to strategic initiatives. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named a Top 10 Best Workplace for 5 years in a row, is Fortune's #1 Best Workplace in the Bay Area, and one of Glassdoor's and Inc.'s Best Places to Work. After spending more than a year physically distanced, Team Asana is safely and mindfully returning to in-person collaboration, incorporating flexibility that adds hybrid elements to our office-centric culture. With 11+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive, and building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is core to our mission. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws in other locations.

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Job Description Position Summary

The Director of Engineering Design will act as the primary liaison between Engineering, Execution, and Operations stakeholders. This individual will lead the coordination of Engineering deliverables to ensure timely delivery thus supporting bidding and buyout per project schedules. The key responsibility of this position is to monitor interdisciplinary dependencies and resolve all issues between CBI, the Engineering firm, and the General Contractor. The Director must be a forward thinker, pragmatic, and flexible to drive resolution to complex problems. This individual needs to be a great facilitator and connect the appropriate individuals to overcome obstacles.

The Director will also be the champion and owner of the "Early Design Management" program. CBI Engineering is working to increase customer satisfaction by engaging our customer (brewery operations) early in the process. We seek to review our designs in the early phases, giving the customer an opportunity to give feedback and influence the design to meet their long-term operational needs. This position would capture all feedback and manage the "Request for Design Change" process. This role will help evolve the program, its deliverables, process, and program structure. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Engineering Design.

This person will also be responsible for the Architectural, Civil, and Design Technology disciplines within the Engineering department. They will work across all disciplines to ensure we document, deliver, and maintain a library of current design standards and specifications inclusive of our desired materials, means, and methods of construction. This director and their team will ensure owner representation and feedback gets incorporated into "Requests for Information" (RFI's) and substitution requests. The director will also work closely with the budget and estimating departments to ensure accurate forecasting and budget adherence.

Responsibilities

• Broad ownership of engineering coordination (Brewing, Packaging, Utilities, Warehouse and Logistics, Architectural, Civil, Structural, Design Technology, Automation, and Digitalization)
• Direct Leadership of Architectural, Civil, & Design Technology disciplines
• Annual design spend greater than $50M
• Resolve project engineering issues between CBI, Engineering and General Contracting that are delaying progress
• Remove roadblocks and make decisions related to the timely flow of information between all stakeholders
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of design releases in coordination with the sourcing calendar for capital projects
• Implement solutions for any deviation from the sourcing calendar
• Engage appropriate individual(s) that can resolve schedule impacting issues
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of Engineering deliverables
• Facilitate any special requirement of information from engineering
• Ensure designs and construction are executed following corporate safety standards
• Review and comment on engineering deliverables for constructability at all levels of detail
• Provide advice and support to all project leadership throughout the project
• Identify standard process gaps and create defined workflows. Ensure all processes are communicated to all stakeholders and followed.
• Support the evolution and optimization of CBI's "Early Design Management" Program
• Enhance and standardize the "Request for Design Change" process and approval flow
• Partner with Budget and Estimating functions to forecast and manage cost of designs
• Lead the development, issuance, and life cycle management of CBI's Engineering Standards and Specifications
• Track and supervise proper and timely document control, backed by the document control area.
• Develop and maintain a positive and trusting working relationship with all stakeholders
• Model appropriate behavior
• Ensure the CBI culture is followed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred
• 15+ years of industry specific experience
• Experienced in Engineering Design
• Experienced in Construction and site leadership
• Demonstrates leadership and has experience in managing people
• Able to identify and analyze problems, recommending and implementing flexible and creative solutions based on customer needs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks as projects, ensuring completion to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail on multiple simultaneous tasks
• Excellent verbal presentation skills. Excellent written communications skills and ability to document system procedures in an understandable format
• Willing to travel for extended periods of time
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• US and Mexico travel up to 50%

Location San Antonio, Texas Additional Locations Job Type Full time Job Area Operations and Production Salary Range $44,000.00 - 234,900.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

**About Ford**
Do you want to change the world? The Ford Motor Company had endured and thrived for 118 years - through every imaginable challenge - because we have the vision to imagine the future and the courage to change. Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford's excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected BEVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.
We are excited to lay the foundation for Ford's push towards a new automotive future. We aim to create digital products that improve over time, amplify mobility for all, and create a thrilling driving experience for our customers.
**The Opportunity**
Our organization, Digital Product Design, is re-founding Ford's digital experience, evolving to experience-based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software, and service design and implementation.
As a leader on Ford's Digital Product Design Team, you'll be at the heart of designing products that drive this revolution - inspiring your peers and pushing the industry. You'll also be creating/working at scale. Every day, Ford's vehicles and services support millions of people worldwide. So, at Ford, we're not just inventing the future; we're operationalizing it to help everyone improve their lives.
**The Position**
We're looking for an inspiring Sr. Director of Product Design to lead, mentor, and grow our talented team of product designers in our Digital Product Design organization. This isn't just a management role; you'll be a key strategic partner, working closely with product management, engineering, research, and other leaders across the company to define the future of our vehicles and services.
You'll champion user-centered design principles, elevate the craft of design within the team, and foster a collaborative and innovative design culture. If you're passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, setting design strategy, and ensuring we consistently deliver beautiful, intuitive, and impactful experiences, we'd love to talk to you!
**What you'll do.**  
Lead and Mentor the Team: Directly manage, mentor, and coach a team of product designers at various levels. Help them grow their skills, navigate challenges, and achieve their career goals. Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and psychological safety.
Set Design Vision & Strategy: Partner with product leadership to define the long-term vision and strategy for the product design function. Align design efforts with overall business objectives and product roadmaps.
Elevate Design Craft & Quality: Establish and maintain high standards for design quality, usability, and consistency across all products and platforms. Oversee the design process from concept to execution, ensuring thoughtful solutions that meet user needs and business goals.
Drive User-Centered Practices: Champion user research and testing throughout the product development lifecycle. Ensure the team deeply understands our users, their needs, and pain points, and that these insights inform design decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships with partners in Product Management, Engineering, User Research, Marketing, Data Science, and other departments. Be a strong advocate for design and user experience within the company.
Resource Planning & Allocation: Plan and allocate design resources effectively across multiple projects and initiatives. Anticipate hiring needs and actively participate in recruiting to build a diverse and high-performing team.
Define & Optimize Processes: Continuously evaluate and improve design processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, collaboration, and the overall impact of the design team.
Champion Design Systems: Oversee the development and evolution of our design system to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability across our products.
Contribute to Product Strategy: Actively participate in high-level product strategy discussions, bringing a strong design perspective and advocating for innovative solutions that solve real user problems.
**The minimum requirements we seek:**
+ 15+ years of experience in product design, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role, overseeing teams of product designers.
**Our Preferred Requirements:**
+ Proven track record of defining and executing design strategy for successful products.
+ Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and best practices (UX, UI, Interaction Design, User Research).
+ Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing design teams.
+ Strong portfolio showcasing leadership experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver impactful design solutions through a team. Examples of your team's work and how you guided them are highly valuable.
+ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate design decisions and strategy clearly to both design and non-design audiences.
+ Experience collaborating closely with Product Management and Engineering leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
**What You'll Receive in Return**
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
**Requisition ID** : 49172

**About Ford**
Do you want to change the world? The Ford Motor Company had endured and thrived for 118 years - through every imaginable challenge - because we have the vision to imagine the future and the courage to change. Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford's excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected BEVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.
We are excited to lay the foundation for Ford's push towards a new automotive future. We aim to create digital products that improve over time, amplify mobility for all, and create a thrilling driving experience for our customers.
**The Opportunity**
Our organization, Digital Product Design, is re-founding Ford's digital experience, evolving to experience-based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software, and service design and implementation.
As a leader on Ford's Digital Product Design Team, you'll be at the heart of designing products that drive this revolution - inspiring your peers and pushing the industry. You'll also be creating/working at scale. Every day, Ford's vehicles and services support millions of people worldwide. So, at Ford, we're not just inventing the future; we're operationalizing it to help everyone improve their lives.
**The Position**
We're looking for an inspiring Sr. Director of Product Design to lead, mentor, and grow our talented team of product designers in our Digital Product Design organization. This isn't just a management role; you'll be a key strategic partner, working closely with product management, engineering, research, and other leaders across the company to define the future of our vehicles and services.
You'll champion user-centered design principles, elevate the craft of design within the team, and foster a collaborative and innovative design culture. If you're passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, setting design strategy, and ensuring we consistently deliver beautiful, intuitive, and impactful experiences, we'd love to talk to you!
**What you'll do.**  
Lead and Mentor the Team: Directly manage, mentor, and coach a team of product designers at various levels. Help them grow their skills, navigate challenges, and achieve their career goals. Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and psychological safety.
Set Design Vision & Strategy: Partner with product leadership to define the long-term vision and strategy for the product design function. Align design efforts with overall business objectives and product roadmaps.
Elevate Design Craft & Quality: Establish and maintain high standards for design quality, usability, and consistency across all products and platforms. Oversee the design process from concept to execution, ensuring thoughtful solutions that meet user needs and business goals.
Drive User-Centered Practices: Champion user research and testing throughout the product development lifecycle. Ensure the team deeply understands our users, their needs, and pain points, and that these insights inform design decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships with partners in Product Management, Engineering, User Research, Marketing, Data Science, and other departments. Be a strong advocate for design and user experience within the company.
Resource Planning & Allocation: Plan and allocate design resources effectively across multiple projects and initiatives. Anticipate hiring needs and actively participate in recruiting to build a diverse and high-performing team.
Define & Optimize Processes: Continuously evaluate and improve design processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, collaboration, and the overall impact of the design team.
Champion Design Systems: Oversee the development and evolution of our design system to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability across our products.
Contribute to Product Strategy: Actively participate in high-level product strategy discussions, bringing a strong design perspective and advocating for innovative solutions that solve real user problems.
**The minimum requirements we seek:**
+ 15+ years of experience in product design, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role, overseeing teams of product designers.
**Our Preferred Requirements:**
+ Proven track record of defining and executing design strategy for successful products.
+ Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and best practices (UX, UI, Interaction Design, User Research).
+ Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing design teams.
+ Strong portfolio showcasing leadership experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver impactful design solutions through a team. Examples of your team's work and how you guided them are highly valuable.
+ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate design decisions and strategy clearly to both design and non-design audiences.
+ Experience collaborating closely with Product Management and Engineering leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
**What You'll Receive in Return**
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
**Requisition ID** : 49172

**About Ford**
Do you want to change the world? The Ford Motor Company had endured and thrived for 118 years - through every imaginable challenge - because we have the vision to imagine the future and the courage to change. Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford's excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected BEVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.
We are excited to lay the foundation for Ford's push towards a new automotive future. We aim to create digital products that improve over time, amplify mobility for all, and create a thrilling driving experience for our customers.
**The Opportunity**
Our organization, Digital Product Design, is re-founding Ford's digital experience, evolving to experience-based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software, and service design and implementation.
As a leader on Ford's Digital Product Design Team, you'll be at the heart of designing products that drive this revolution - inspiring your peers and pushing the industry. You'll also be creating/working at scale. Every day, Ford's vehicles and services support millions of people worldwide. So, at Ford, we're not just inventing the future; we're operationalizing it to help everyone improve their lives.
**The Position**
We're looking for an inspiring Sr. Director of Product Design to lead, mentor, and grow our talented team of product designers in our Digital Product Design organization. This isn't just a management role; you'll be a key strategic partner, working closely with product management, engineering, research, and other leaders across the company to define the future of our vehicles and services.
You'll champion user-centered design principles, elevate the craft of design within the team, and foster a collaborative and innovative design culture. If you're passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, setting design strategy, and ensuring we consistently deliver beautiful, intuitive, and impactful experiences, we'd love to talk to you!
**What you'll do.**  
Lead and Mentor the Team: Directly manage, mentor, and coach a team of product designers at various levels. Help them grow their skills, navigate challenges, and achieve their career goals. Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and psychological safety.
Set Design Vision & Strategy: Partner with product leadership to define the long-term vision and strategy for the product design function. Align design efforts with overall business objectives and product roadmaps.
Elevate Design Craft & Quality: Establish and maintain high standards for design quality, usability, and consistency across all products and platforms. Oversee the design process from concept to execution, ensuring thoughtful solutions that meet user needs and business goals.
Drive User-Centered Practices: Champion user research and testing throughout the product development lifecycle. Ensure the team deeply understands our users, their needs, and pain points, and that these insights inform design decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships with partners in Product Management, Engineering, User Research, Marketing, Data Science, and other departments. Be a strong advocate for design and user experience within the company.
Resource Planning & Allocation: Plan and allocate design resources effectively across multiple projects and initiatives. Anticipate hiring needs and actively participate in recruiting to build a diverse and high-performing team.
Define & Optimize Processes: Continuously evaluate and improve design processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, collaboration, and the overall impact of the design team.
Champion Design Systems: Oversee the development and evolution of our design system to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability across our products.
Contribute to Product Strategy: Actively participate in high-level product strategy discussions, bringing a strong design perspective and advocating for innovative solutions that solve real user problems.
**The minimum requirements we seek:**
+ 15+ years of experience in product design, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role, overseeing teams of product designers.
**Our Preferred Requirements:**
+ Proven track record of defining and executing design strategy for successful products.
+ Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and best practices (UX, UI, Interaction Design, User Research).
+ Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing design teams.
+ Strong portfolio showcasing leadership experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver impactful design solutions through a team. Examples of your team's work and how you guided them are highly valuable.
+ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate design decisions and strategy clearly to both design and non-design audiences.
+ Experience collaborating closely with Product Management and Engineering leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
**What You'll Receive in Return**
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
**Requisition ID** : 49172

**About Ford**
Do you want to change the world? The Ford Motor Company had endured and thrived for 118 years - through every imaginable challenge - because we have the vision to imagine the future and the courage to change. Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford's excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected BEVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.
We are excited to lay the foundation for Ford's push towards a new automotive future. We aim to create digital products that improve over time, amplify mobility for all, and create a thrilling driving experience for our customers.
**The Opportunity**
Our organization, Digital Product Design, is re-founding Ford's digital experience, evolving to experience-based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software, and service design and implementation.
As a leader on Ford's Digital Product Design Team, you'll be at the heart of designing products that drive this revolution - inspiring your peers and pushing the industry. You'll also be creating/working at scale. Every day, Ford's vehicles and services support millions of people worldwide. So, at Ford, we're not just inventing the future; we're operationalizing it to help everyone improve their lives.
**The Position**
We're looking for an inspiring Sr. Director of Product Design to lead, mentor, and grow our talented team of product designers in our Digital Product Design organization. This isn't just a management role; you'll be a key strategic partner, working closely with product management, engineering, research, and other leaders across the company to define the future of our vehicles and services.
You'll champion user-centered design principles, elevate the craft of design within the team, and foster a collaborative and innovative design culture. If you're passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, setting design strategy, and ensuring we consistently deliver beautiful, intuitive, and impactful experiences, we'd love to talk to you!
**What you'll do.**  
Lead and Mentor the Team: Directly manage, mentor, and coach a team of product designers at various levels. Help them grow their skills, navigate challenges, and achieve their career goals. Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and psychological safety.
Set Design Vision & Strategy: Partner with product leadership to define the long-term vision and strategy for the product design function. Align design efforts with overall business objectives and product roadmaps.
Elevate Design Craft & Quality: Establish and maintain high standards for design quality, usability, and consistency across all products and platforms. Oversee the design process from concept to execution, ensuring thoughtful solutions that meet user needs and business goals.
Drive User-Centered Practices: Champion user research and testing throughout the product development lifecycle. Ensure the team deeply understands our users, their needs, and pain points, and that these insights inform design decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships with partners in Product Management, Engineering, User Research, Marketing, Data Science, and other departments. Be a strong advocate for design and user experience within the company.
Resource Planning & Allocation: Plan and allocate design resources effectively across multiple projects and initiatives. Anticipate hiring needs and actively participate in recruiting to build a diverse and high-performing team.
Define & Optimize Processes: Continuously evaluate and improve design processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, collaboration, and the overall impact of the design team.
Champion Design Systems: Oversee the development and evolution of our design system to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability across our products.
Contribute to Product Strategy: Actively participate in high-level product strategy discussions, bringing a strong design perspective and advocating for innovative solutions that solve real user problems.
**The minimum requirements we seek:**
+ 15+ years of experience in product design, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role, overseeing teams of product designers.
**Our Preferred Requirements:**
+ Proven track record of defining and executing design strategy for successful products.
+ Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and best practices (UX, UI, Interaction Design, User Research).
+ Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing design teams.
+ Strong portfolio showcasing leadership experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver impactful design solutions through a team. Examples of your team's work and how you guided them are highly valuable.
+ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate design decisions and strategy clearly to both design and non-design audiences.
+ Experience collaborating closely with Product Management and Engineering leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
**What You'll Receive in Return**
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
**Requisition ID** : 49172

**About Ford**
Do you want to change the world? The Ford Motor Company had endured and thrived for 118 years - through every imaginable challenge - because we have the vision to imagine the future and the courage to change. Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford's excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected BEVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.
We are excited to lay the foundation for Ford's push towards a new automotive future. We aim to create digital products that improve over time, amplify mobility for all, and create a thrilling driving experience for our customers.
**The Opportunity**
Our organization, Digital Product Design, is re-founding Ford's digital experience, evolving to experience-based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software, and service design and implementation.
As a leader on Ford's Digital Product Design Team, you'll be at the heart of designing products that drive this revolution - inspiring your peers and pushing the industry. You'll also be creating/working at scale. Every day, Ford's vehicles and services support millions of people worldwide. So, at Ford, we're not just inventing the future; we're operationalizing it to help everyone improve their lives.
**The Position**
We're looking for an inspiring Sr. Director of Product Design to lead, mentor, and grow our talented team of product designers in our Digital Product Design organization. This isn't just a management role; you'll be a key strategic partner, working closely with product management, engineering, research, and other leaders across the company to define the future of our vehicles and services.
You'll champion user-centered design principles, elevate the craft of design within the team, and foster a collaborative and innovative design culture. If you're passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, setting design strategy, and ensuring we consistently deliver beautiful, intuitive, and impactful experiences, we'd love to talk to you!
**What you'll do.**  
Lead and Mentor the Team: Directly manage, mentor, and coach a team of product designers at various levels. Help them grow their skills, navigate challenges, and achieve their career goals. Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and psychological safety.
Set Design Vision & Strategy: Partner with product leadership to define the long-term vision and strategy for the product design function. Align design efforts with overall business objectives and product roadmaps.
Elevate Design Craft & Quality: Establish and maintain high standards for design quality, usability, and consistency across all products and platforms. Oversee the design process from concept to execution, ensuring thoughtful solutions that meet user needs and business goals.
Drive User-Centered Practices: Champion user research and testing throughout the product development lifecycle. Ensure the team deeply understands our users, their needs, and pain points, and that these insights inform design decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships with partners in Product Management, Engineering, User Research, Marketing, Data Science, and other departments. Be a strong advocate for design and user experience within the company.
Resource Planning & Allocation: Plan and allocate design resources effectively across multiple projects and initiatives. Anticipate hiring needs and actively participate in recruiting to build a diverse and high-performing team.
Define & Optimize Processes: Continuously evaluate and improve design processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, collaboration, and the overall impact of the design team.
Champion Design Systems: Oversee the development and evolution of our design system to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability across our products.
Contribute to Product Strategy: Actively participate in high-level product strategy discussions, bringing a strong design perspective and advocating for innovative solutions that solve real user problems.
**The minimum requirements we seek:**
+ 15+ years of experience in product design, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role, overseeing teams of product designers.
**Our Preferred Requirements:**
+ Proven track record of defining and executing design strategy for successful products.
+ Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and best practices (UX, UI, Interaction Design, User Research).
+ Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing design teams.
+ Strong portfolio showcasing leadership experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver impactful design solutions through a team. Examples of your team's work and how you guided them are highly valuable.
+ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate design decisions and strategy clearly to both design and non-design audiences.
+ Experience collaborating closely with Product Management and Engineering leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
**What You'll Receive in Return**
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
**Requisition ID** : 49172

**About Ford**
Do you want to change the world? The Ford Motor Company had endured and thrived for 118 years - through every imaginable challenge - because we have the vision to imagine the future and the courage to change. Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford's excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected BEVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.
We are excited to lay the foundation for Ford's push towards a new automotive future. We aim to create digital products that improve over time, amplify mobility for all, and create a thrilling driving experience for our customers.
**The Opportunity**
Our organization, Digital Product Design, is re-founding Ford's digital experience, evolving to experience-based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software, and service design and implementation.
As a leader on Ford's Digital Product Design Team, you'll be at the heart of designing products that drive this revolution - inspiring your peers and pushing the industry. You'll also be creating/working at scale. Every day, Ford's vehicles and services support millions of people worldwide. So, at Ford, we're not just inventing the future; we're operationalizing it to help everyone improve their lives.
**The Position**
We're looking for an inspiring Sr. Director of Product Design to lead, mentor, and grow our talented team of product designers in our Digital Product Design organization. This isn't just a management role; you'll be a key strategic partner, working closely with product management, engineering, research, and other leaders across the company to define the future of our vehicles and services.
You'll champion user-centered design principles, elevate the craft of design within the team, and foster a collaborative and innovative design culture. If you're passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, setting design strategy, and ensuring we consistently deliver beautiful, intuitive, and impactful experiences, we'd love to talk to you!
**What you'll do.**  
Lead and Mentor the Team: Directly manage, mentor, and coach a team of product designers at various levels. Help them grow their skills, navigate challenges, and achieve their career goals. Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and psychological safety.
Set Design Vision & Strategy: Partner with product leadership to define the long-term vision and strategy for the product design function. Align design efforts with overall business objectives and product roadmaps.
Elevate Design Craft & Quality: Establish and maintain high standards for design quality, usability, and consistency across all products and platforms. Oversee the design process from concept to execution, ensuring thoughtful solutions that meet user needs and business goals.
Drive User-Centered Practices: Champion user research and testing throughout the product development lifecycle. Ensure the team deeply understands our users, their needs, and pain points, and that these insights inform design decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships with partners in Product Management, Engineering, User Research, Marketing, Data Science, and other departments. Be a strong advocate for design and user experience within the company.
Resource Planning & Allocation: Plan and allocate design resources effectively across multiple projects and initiatives. Anticipate hiring needs and actively participate in recruiting to build a diverse and high-performing team.
Define & Optimize Processes: Continuously evaluate and improve design processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, collaboration, and the overall impact of the design team.
Champion Design Systems: Oversee the development and evolution of our design system to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability across our products.
Contribute to Product Strategy: Actively participate in high-level product strategy discussions, bringing a strong design perspective and advocating for innovative solutions that solve real user problems.
**The minimum requirements we seek:**
+ 15+ years of experience in product design, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role, overseeing teams of product designers.
**Our Preferred Requirements:**
+ Proven track record of defining and executing design strategy for successful products.
+ Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and best practices (UX, UI, Interaction Design, User Research).
+ Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing design teams.
+ Strong portfolio showcasing leadership experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver impactful design solutions through a team. Examples of your team's work and how you guided them are highly valuable.
+ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate design decisions and strategy clearly to both design and non-design audiences.
+ Experience collaborating closely with Product Management and Engineering leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
**What You'll Receive in Return**
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
**Requisition ID** : 49172

**Job Title**
Interior Design Director
**Job Description Summary**
The Design Director is a leadership role responsible for the overall visual
aesthetics and functional design of a company's products or services. This
position demands a highly creative and strategic professional who can guide
a team of designers, interface with senior management, and align design
initiatives with broader company goals. As the spearhead of design
operations, the Design Director ensures consistency in branding and
messaging across all platforms and projects.
**Job Description**
Design Project Director Responsibilities & Duties
+ Develop and implement the overall design strategy in line with company goals
+ Oversee the creative process from concept to final execution on multiple projects
+ Ensure consistency and quality of design across all marketing and branding materials
+ Collaborate with product managers, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive product and brand vision
+ Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations into design practices
+ Develop and maintain design budgets and timelines
+ Present design concepts and strategies to senior management and clients
+ Evaluate and select design tools and software
+ Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to design team members
Design Director Qualifications & Skills
+ Experience in a senior design role within a similar industry
+ Advanced degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
+ Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and InDesign, ACAD and/or REVIT software
+ Strong portfolio showcasing successful design projects
+ Strong understanding of branding and marketing principles
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills
+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
+ Track record of successful project delivery on time and within budget
+ Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Fine Arts, or related field
+ Minimum of 8-10 years experience in a design leadership role
+ Strong project management skills
+ Exceptional creativity and innovation
+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
+ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills
+ Proven ability to collaborate with various departments
+ Knowledge of the latest design trends and technologies
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $167,960.00 - $197,600.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at ** ** or email ** ** . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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