Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Velocity Global Ltd
Job overview
The Director, Product Design leads the technical design strategy to create scalable, cohesive, and user-centric solutions, impacting how companies and talent connect globally.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves owning the technical design strategy, building design infrastructure, bridging design and engineering, ensuring quality and consistency, mentoring teams, shaping strategy with executives, and integrating emerging technologies.
Experience and skills
Requires 8+ years in product or UX design with systems thinking, 3+ years in design leadership, technical fluency with engineering, and experience with design systems and scalable UI architecture.
Company overview
Velocity Global Ltd is a leading provider of global workforce solutions, specializing in helping companies hire, manage, and retain talent across international borders. Founded in 2014, the company offers services such as Employer of Record (EOR), independent contractor compliance, and global payroll, enabling businesses to expand globally without establishing local entities. Velocity Global generates revenue through its comprehensive service packages, which streamline international hiring and compliance processes for its clients. Known for its innovative technology platform and customer-centric approach, the company has rapidly grown and established a strong presence in over 185 countries. Candidates should note its emphasis on agility, compliance expertise, and commitment to simplifying global employment.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership in technical design strategy, emphasizing your ability to unite design excellence with scalable, user-centric solutions as described in the job.
Focus on showcasing your experience building and maintaining design systems, component libraries, and patterns that balance innovation with practical implementation.
Emphasize your role as a bridge between design and engineering teams, demonstrating your fluency in technical collaboration and ability to translate product intent into viable solutions.
Highlight your mentorship experience and your impact on fostering a culture of craft, accountability, and innovation among designers and engineers.
Apply through multiple platforms including Velocity Global Ltd's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current design and engineering leaders at Velocity Global Ltd on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent product launches or asking about their approach to design system scalability.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'technical design strategy,' 'design systems,' 'scalable UI architecture,' 'component-based development,' and 'cross-functional leadership.'
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