Product Design Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Design Director to lead our design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product design, with a minimum of 12 years of experience in managing designers. A degree in design or computer science from a reputable institution is required. Experience in working with design systems, knowledge of design software like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and a proven track record of designing and launching engaging products are essential. Key Responsibilities: Gain a deep understanding of business goals, user needs, technical constraints, and the competitive landscape of your product area. Analyse problems and suggest on-brand design solutions that meet measurable business goals and requirements. Plan, prioritize, coordinate cross functionally to ensure timely delivery of projects. Influence product and design directions and help the team deliver a variety of design outputs, from high level concepts to detailed designs to interactive prototypes, to guide product development. Collaborate with researchers, product managers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to bring out high quality user experiences with measurable impact. Requirements: Excellent problem solving and team management skills - ability to understand and interpret business goals and user needs within the context of the product / business and translate requirements into delightful design experiences. Intellectual curiosity – initiative to dig into the who, why, where, what & how before getting into designing. Curiosity about users, their behavior and how they interact with mobile / digital products. Experience of working with agile development teams. Inherent interest in mobile gaming, eCommerce & marketplace platforms and broadly in the consumer Internet & mobile space. Most importantly, an extremely positive 'Can Do' attitude which continuously drives you to take initiative and demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation. Strong team player and leader with go getter skills.