Product Design Director
Core
Lead the design of world-class digital products and brand experiences for influential organizations, defining interfaces, systems, and experiences across mobile, spatial, voice, wearables, and AI-powered environments.
Role type
Senior leadership product design director (brand & product)
Builds
Adaptive design languages, AI-native interfaces, generative UI systems, and multi-modal brand experiences
Domain
Digital product design, brand strategy, AI/ML integration, and creative technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Product design leadership, multi-platform product delivery, design system architecture, accessibility (WCAG), human-centred design, motion design, AI design tools, cross-functional collaboration, client presentation, systems thinking
Preferred skills
Experience with code-based interaction design, no-code solutions, machine learning team collaboration, emerging technology advocacy
Technologies
Figma, Framer, Principle, ProtoPie, After Effects
Responsibilities
Lead concept, design, and delivery of digital products; Partner with UX, Creative Technology, and AI Engineering teams; Establish and evolve brand-led design systems; Embed accessibility and inclusivity; Drive experimentation across new modalities; Mentor and grow product designers; Collaborate with strategists and clients; Represent AKQA in new business opportunities
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team mentorship
