ABOUT US:

Sauce Labs is the leading provider of continuous test and error reporting solutions that give companies the confidence to develop, deliver and update high quality software at speed. The Sauce Labs Continuous Testing Cloud identifies quality signals in development and production, accelerating the ability to release and update web and mobile applications that look, function and perform exactly as they should on every browser, operating system and device, every single time. Sauce Labs is a privately held company funded by TPG and Riverwood Capital.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with 3+ years of leadership experience with direct reports under your guidance and leadership, including hiring and developing senior managers and individual contributors
• Advanced proficiency in design and prototyping tools.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Experience with creating and maintaining design systems.
• Exceptional visual design skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of designers.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  We are a hybrid workplace that recognizes the importance of flexibility while valuing in-person collaboration and relationship building. As a result, Saucers located near an office location must be able and willing to come into the office. Those hired remotely must be able and willing to travel to an office as required by the specific role.
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  Sauce Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity/expression/status, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Director of Product Design to lead our product design team. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for shaping the overall design strategy, ensuring the delivery of exceptional user experiences, and driving innovation in our design practices. You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align design efforts with business objectives, leading the design team to achieve outstanding results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive design strategy that aligns with the company’s vision and business goals. Set the overall direction for the design team and ensure consistent and high-quality design across all products. Focuses both on long-term vision and near-term goals serving the needs of teams working on complex topics , while balancing inputs from multiple partners while representing a strong and confident POV.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide guidance and support for professional development and growth within the team.
• Design Excellence: Oversee the design process from concept to final implementation, ensuring that all designs meet user needs and business objectives. Advocate for best practices in user-centered design and usability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership, product management, engineering, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and user-focused product development process. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between teams.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Drive innovation within the design team, encouraging the exploration of new design approaches and methodologies.
• User Research & Insights: Guide the team in conducting user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis. Leverage insights to inform strategic design decisions and improve the overall user experience.
• Design Systems: Oversee the development and maintenance of scalable design systems and guidelines. Ensure that design standards are adhered to and evolve as needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present design strategies, concepts, and progress to executive leadership and other stakeholders. Incorporate feedback and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and consistency of design deliverables. Review and approve designs to maintain high standards of excellence.

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES AT SAUCE

At Sauce, we will commit to supporting the health and safety of employees and properties, partnering with internal stakeholders to learn and act on ever-evolving security protocols and procedures. You’ll be expected to fully comply with all policies and procedures related to security at the department and org wide level and exercise a ‘security first’ approach to how we design, build & run our products and services.

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