Director of Software Product Design

nothing.tech; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in London is seeking a visionary Director of Software Product Design to lead its design team in creating inspiring digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product design and a talent for fostering a creative team environment. This role involves collaboration across departments to ensure a seamless integration of design and business objectives. Join us to shape the future of lifestyle technology.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software or digital product design.
• Proven experience in design leadership roles.
• Ability to manage diverse design teams across complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design innovation and strategy.
• Optimize design processes for quality.
• Cultivate a creative team culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Vision

Interpersonal Skills

Industry Knowledge

Trend Insight

Job description

About Nothing

Nothing exists to make tech feel exciting again. We’re building a different kind of technology company, one that puts design, emotion, and human creativity at the heart of everything we do. From the way our products look and feel to how we communicate and show up in culture, we believe technology should make you feel something.

The Role

At Nothing, we're not just creating products—we're shaping the future of lifestyle. We're seeking a visionary Director of Software Product Design to lead our software design team in crafting delightful, awe-inspiring digital experiences that define the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead Innovation: Utilize your creative vision and expertise to define and drive cutting-edge design strategies. From a blank canvas to final implementation, you'll architect the next-generation OS experience.
• Pursue Excellence: Optimize design processes and elevate design quality, ensuring every detail embodies Nothing's design philosophy.
• Cultivate Team Culture: Foster a highly creative and efficient team environment, empowering each member to shine under your leadership.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with product, technology, marketing, and other departments to ensure design solutions seamlessly integrate technical execution and business objectives.

Requirements

• Experience: Extensive and demonstrable experience in software or digital product design, including managing diverse design teams spread over complex geographies and projects
• Creative Vision and Strategy: A passionate creative mind with strategic thinking, capable of sustaining innovation in a constantly evolving market.
• Leadership and Portfolio: Proven experience in design leadership roles, backed by an impressive portfolio of projects.
• Trend Insight: Keen awareness of design trends and the ability to leverage them to drive brand growth.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop team members.
• Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of consumer technology products is a strong plus.