Design Director

Role overview

Contract Design Director for a digital product design agency client. You’ll lead end-to-end design for a next-generation consumer mobile application for an innovative technology brand, shaping product strategy and defining exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product design strategy and execution for a large-scale consumer mobile application
• Drive experience design across mobile, tablet, and wearable platforms
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and client stakeholders to align on roadmap, priorities, and product vision
• Own feature design across key experiences including:
  • Onboarding
  • Home
  • Account management
  • Connected devices
  • Other core user experiences
• Establish and evolve a scalable design system to support future growth
• Balance near-term delivery with long-term product vision (3–5 years)
• Champion interaction design, visual design, and overall product craft
• Present design concepts, facilitate discussions, and incorporate stakeholder feedback
• Partner closely with engineering teams to ensure smooth implementation and delivery

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading product design for complex consumer-facing digital products
• Strong portfolio covering UX, UI, interaction design, and product thinking
• Experience designing mobile applications (tablet and wearable strongly preferred)
• Expertise building and scaling design systems
• High proficiency in Figma and modern product design workflows
• Comfortable leading client-facing conversations and influencing product strategy
• Strong collaboration with Product Managers, Engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Agency/consultancy or fast-paced product environment experience is highly preferred

Contract & logistics

• Contract dates: Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Location: Remote (U.S.)