Director of Product Design
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Posted: 09/12/2025
- £125,000 to £130,000
- London or Manchester - Hybrid (2 days in office)
- Permanent
Director of Product Design | London or Manchester – Hybrid (2 days in office) | £130k + Benefits (DOE)
A leading travel business, whose strong technology focus has differentiated it in the market, is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead its design function and drive strategic growth. This role combines hands-on design leadership with operational oversight, ensuring the team delivers high-quality, efficient digital experiences across web, mobile, and emerging channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the overarching design strategy in alignment with business priorities.
- Maintain consistency, accessibility, and excellence across all digital touchpoints.
- Introduce AI and data-driven practices to streamline design workflows and enhance insight.
- Expand and optimise design systems, operational frameworks, and performance metrics.
- Coach and grow senior design managers and individual contributors.
- Drive measurable outcomes from design initiatives, including conversion, retention, and operational efficiency.
- Advise leadership on strategic decisions and resource allocation.
- Oversee design budgets and manage vendor relationships for optimal results.
Candidate Profile:
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in product or UX design, including leadership of multi-disciplinary teams (5+ years) in high-volume consumer tech or e-commerce environments.
- Proven experience designing and delivering mobile app experiences alongside web platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver design-led initiatives that produce measurable business impact.
- Strong expertise in service design, visual and interaction design, accessibility, and design systems.
- Skilled in scaling teams, processes, and design operations within fast-growing businesses.
- Confident and persuasive leader capable of influencing at all organisational levels.
Why Join:
- Hybrid working arrangement in London (2 days in office)
- Competitive salary and benefits of up to £130k (DOE)
- Opportunity to shape a high-performing design function with direct business impact
*Please note that Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK*
Rekiel Moss
Principal Recruitment Consultant @ Talego | MRJ