Director of UX

Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button. Location: Mason, Ohio Onsite: 5 days a week (8-5) Pay: $132,000- 165,000 (flexible on experience) Bonus is 15% annual bonus of base LTI of 36k Relocation package if needed Must Haves: 10+ years of experience in Product/UX Design, with at least 5 years in leadership roles. Industry experience (preferably b2b but b2c with b2b knowledge is okay) Proven track record of managing and scaling design teams in fast-paced environments. Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools. Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, accessibility, and research methodologies. Experience with design systems and building scalable frameworks for consistent UX delivery. A portfolio showcasing your ability to drive impactful design strategies and deliver innovative solutions. Plusses: Jira software experience Coming from popular retail companies (target, Walmart, Starbucks, etc.) Job Description We are seeking a visionary Director of Design to lead and inspire our Product Design team. In this role, you will oversee the design strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration to create best-in-class user experiences. Reporting to the Senior Director of Digital Customer Experience, you’ll shape the design culture, recruit and lead a team of talented designers, and drive innovation that aligns with business goals. Day to Day: • Define and execute the overall UX and product design strategy to align with business objectives and customer needs. • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of designers, fostering career growth and development. • Manage external design resources as needed. • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, IT, Marketing, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of user-centered designs. • Advocate for design thinking and user-centered methodologies across the organization. • Establish UX standards to be used consistently across all applications. • Oversee the end-to-end design process, including User Journey Mapping of the Online to Offline experience, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional user experiences across all touchpoints. • Establish and maintain scalable design systems and processes to support a growing product portfolio. • Use data-driven insights and user research to inform design decisions and measure success. • Represent the design team and its vision in executive meetings, communicating design impact and strategy to stakeholders.