Product Design Director leading teams that create IoT software experiences at Samsara.
Driving design strategy, customer-centered UX, and high-performing design organization growth.
Responsibilities
Lead, grow, coach and mentor a team of design managers
Engage with customers to deeply understand their operations and people
Ship high-quality designs based on customer needs
Collaborate with partners to define opportunities and deliver best-in-class experiences
Define and drive product design strategy across product areas
Create and refine tools, systems and processes that improve team health and output
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as the company scales globally and across new offices
Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team
Requirements
4–6 years or more of product design management experience
Strong portfolio showcasing the ability to lead teams that ship elegant solutions to complex problems
Track record of shipping step-changes to UX that drive customer and business impact
History of hiring, growing, and retaining great talent
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners to ship high-quality experiences
Experience identifying and instituting changes that improve employee experiences
Expertise in providing feedback that accelerates career growth and improves product quality
Desire to improve yourself, the team, and product experiences
Benefits
Performance-based bonus/variable pay
Equity for eligible roles
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Above-market total compensation opportunity
Flexible working model
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process
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