Director of Product Design

Résumé du poste

Lead a multidisciplinary design team to set the product design vision for a digital investing platform across web and mobile. Collaborate with Product and Engineering leaders to influence the roadmap and integrate AI into design workflows.

Détails du poste

Director of Product Design Toronto, ON | Hybrid Build the future of self-directed investing We’re looking for a Director of Product Design to lead an established design team within a leading digital investing platform. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who can set a strong product design vision, grow and inspire a multidisciplinary team, and influence how millions of investment decisions are supported through thoughtful digital experiences. We’re looking for a design leader who understands the behaviours, expectations and needs of self-directed investors because you have genuine experience with the space yourself. The opportunity You’ll lead a team of designers working across a sophisticated investing ecosystem, with responsibility for raising the quality and impact of design across the organization. You’ll have the opportunity to: Set the direction for product design across complex investing experiences Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team spanning product design, research and content Create experiences across web and mobile that work equally well for newer investors and more sophisticated, active users Build a strong customer perspective into product strategy and decision-making Work alongside Product, Engineering and business leaders to shape priorities and influence the roadmap Continue evolving design systems, standards and practices that help a large team deliver consistently at scale Raise the overall bar for craft, usability, accessibility and customer experience Help the design organization become smarter and more effective in how it uses AI AI will be part of the conversation Part of this role will be helping the design team determine where AI can genuinely improve the way they work—from research and ideation through prototyping and execution—and how those practices can be adopted more broadly across the team. We’re looking for someone who is already comfortable with emerging AI tools and can bring experience, curiosity and a thoughtful point of view on how AI should fit into a modern design organization. What we're looking for You’re an experienced design leader who can move comfortably between big-picture product strategy, people leadership and the realities of getting great work into market. You bring: 10+ years of experience in product/design, with significant experience leading at the Director level or equivalent A track record of leading and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary design teams Experience designing and launching sophisticated digital products at scale Strong product thinking and the ability to connect customer experience to business outcomes Deep familiarity with modern product design practices, including research, design systems and accessibility Experience working closely with senior Product, Engineering and business stakeholders The communication and leadership skills to challenge thinking, build alignment and move an organization forward Experience using or introducing AI within design, research, prototyping or related workflows Investing knowledge is important You should have a strong understanding of investing and wealth management, including how investors behave, how markets influence their decisions and what makes a great self-directed investing experience. Ideally, you're also an active self-directed investor yourself. You understand the products because you use them, follow the markets and have a genuine interest in the space. Why consider it? You’ll be joining at a point where there’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact—not only on the product, but on the design organization itself. There’s an established team to lead, ambitious plans for the business, senior-level visibility and the opportunity to influence how both design and AI evolve within a major digital investing platform. You can also expect competitive compensation, bonus and benefits, a hybrid Toronto work environment and strong opportunities for continued growth. ___________________________ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use At Creative Niche Inc., all hiring decisions are made by qualified recruitment professionals. Automated tools or AI-assisted systems may be used to help screen, assess, or match applicants to open roles. These systems are designed to support, not replace, human judgment. Equal Opportunity & Experience Canadian experience is not required for consideration. Equivalent international experience is valued equally. Vacancy This role is currently open, and applications are under review.

Ce que vous ferez

Lead a multidisciplinary design team to set the product design vision for a digital investing platform across web and mobile. Collaborate with Product and Engineering leaders to influence the roadmap and integrate AI into design workflows.

Exigences

Requires 10+ years of experience in product design with significant leadership experience at the Director level. Must possess deep knowledge of self-directed investing and wealth management behaviors.

Avantages

• Competitive Compensation • Bonus • Benefits

Compétences indiquées

• People leadership · Souhaitée
• Product Design · Souhaitée
• Stakeholder Management · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Product Design
• People Leadership
• Product Strategy
• User Research
• Design Systems
• Accessibility
• AI Integration
• Wealth Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Mobile Design
• Web Design
• Content Strategy
• Customer Experience
• Prototyping
• Product Thinking
• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Domaines d’emploi

• Art & Design
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Software