Director, Product Design

The Nasdaq Governance Solutions Product Team is seeking a Manager of UX and Product Design to join our team in Boston or Atlanta. We are looking for candidates who value innovation and effectiveness and have a genuine desire to deliver high quality technology solutions to today's markets. In this role, you will join the Product Development organization for Nasdaq Boardvantage and Questionnaires platform. The main objective of the team is to build state-of-the-art Governance software for Boards and Leadership teams. As a manager, you will lead an experienced team of product designers. Together with your team, you will be responsible for ideation, design, and delivery of new product features, enhancements, and supporting the enterprise product.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers, fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define product vision and user experience strategy.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions and improve user satisfaction.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design concepts.
• Ensure consistency in design across all platforms and products while adhering to brand guidelines.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually enhance our design processes.
• Manage project timelines, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of design solutions.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the organization and contribute to product strategy discussions.
• Oversee the entire design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Ensure design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all products.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure timely and high-quality output.

We do expect you to have the following as a minimum for this role:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in UX/UI design, preferably within the governance or similar industry.
• 5+ years of managerial experience with a proven track record of leading design projects from concept to execution.

Design Skills:

• Strong portfolio showcasing practical design work, including case studies that demonstrate the design process and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and prototyping tools.
• Experience with responsive and mobile-first design, specifically for iOS applications.

User Experience Expertise:

• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability testing, and user research methodologies.
• Ability to balance in-depth research with timely design delivery, accommodating both strategic and tactical needs.

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate user needs and translate them into design solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle complex design challenges with innovative solutions.

Industry Awareness:

• Up-to-date knowledge of current design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies within the design and governance fields.
• Ability to make design recommendations based on industry standards and best practices.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Experience working cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and marketing teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.
• The willingness to work extended hours to accommodate clients and team members in other regions.

Project Management:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and design sprints.

It would be great if you have:

• Experience in the Governance industry or similar regulatory environments.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.

This position will be located in Boston, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates