Product Design Lead at Sanas

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Design, User-Centered Design, Data-Informed Design, Mentoring, Collaboration, Figma, Research, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Accessibility, Responsive Design, AI Tools, Design Systems, Prototyping, Documentation

Industry

Software Development

Description

Product Design Leadership Lead the end-to-end design process—from discovery and research to high-fidelity design, prototyping, and delivery—across both enterprise and consumer experiences. Partner closely with product management and engineering to define product strategy, goals, and success metrics, ensuring design helps to shape decision-making. Translate complex technical concepts into simple, human-centered experiences that drive clarity and connection. Design Systems & Craft Evolve the Sanas Design System and UI component library, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency across all platforms and products. Maintain rigorous design quality standards, creating clear documentation, accessibility guidelines, and hand-off workflows that support engineering excellence. Drive continuous improvement of our design tools, practices, and workflows. People & Process Mentor and guide designers, providing feedback, fostering growth, and nurturing a culture of creativity, curiosity, and accountability. Contribute to hiring and onboarding, helping build a high-performing, values-driven design team. Promote an iterative, test-and-learn mindset across design, product, and engineering partners. User Insight & Research Lead or partner on user research, usability testing, and data analysis to uncover needs, pain points, and opportunities. Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into design principles and solutions that improve usability and satisfaction. Advocate for the voice of the user throughout the product lifecycle. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with PMs, engineers, data scientists, and marketers to align on goals, requirements, and timelines. Present design strategy and work at multiple levels of the organization—from teammates to executives—with confidence and clarity. Partner with marketing and brand teams to ensure product and brand expressions are unified, emotionally resonant, and globally inclusive. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in product design with a strong focus on user-centered, data-informed design for digital products. 3+ years of experience leading or mentoring designers, ideally within a high-growth tech environment. An exceptional portfolio showcasing process, systems thinking, and shipped product work that demonstrates usability, craft, and business impact. Expert proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, prototypes, and design system governance. Proven ability to conduct or oversee research, synthesize insights, and iterate based on user feedback. Deep understanding of interaction design, information architecture, accessibility, and responsive design best practices. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to present and defend design decisions clearly to executives and cross-functional partners. Ability to leverage AI tools within the design process—from research synthesis and ideation to prototyping and testing—and a willingness to continuously explore new AI capabilities. Bonus Points Experience in voice/speech AI or audio-centric interfaces. Skills in motion design, micro-interactions, or prototyping tools that enhance usability and delight. A background in brand or marketing design, with a keen sense of how visual identity scales across product surfaces.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design process for both enterprise and consumer experiences, collaborating closely with product management and engineering. Mentor designers and promote a culture of creativity while advocating for user insights throughout the product lifecycle.