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Forter Director Product Design
United Kingdom, England, London
592125067

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What you'll be doing:

Define and Champion the Design Vision : Establish and evangelize a clear and compelling design vision for the Forter Trust Platform, aligning with business goals and user needs.
Lead and Inspire the Design Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of UX/UI designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Drive the Design Strategy and Execution: Oversee the entire design process, from user research and concept development to wireframing, prototyping, and visual design, ensuring high-quality deliverables across all touchpoints.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Data Science, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements, technical constraints, and business objectives, ensuring design solutions are feasible and impactful.
Establish and Maintain Design Standards: Develop and maintain a consistent design language, style guides, and component libraries to ensure a unified and scalable user experience across the platform.
Advocate for the User: Champion user-centered design principles and methodologies, ensuring that user needs and feedback are deeply integrated into the design process.
Conduct and Oversee User Research : Plan, conduct, and analyze user research activities, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and competitive analysis, to gain deep insights into user behaviors and needs.
Iterate and Optimize Designs: Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and evolving product requirements, striving for optimal usability, accessibility, and engagement.
Communicate Design Concepts Effectively : Clearly and persuasively communicate design concepts, rationale, and user insights to stakeholders across the organization.
Stay Abreast of Industry Trends: Continuously research and stay informed about the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices, bringing innovative ideas to the Forter Trust Platform.
Measure and Analyze Design Impact: Define and track key design metrics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and identify areas for improvement.

What you'll need:

Proven experience (8+ years) in UX/UI design, with significant experience (5+ years) in a leadership role managing design teams for complex enterprise SaaS platforms.
A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional visual design skills, user-centered design thinking, and a deep understanding of interaction design principles.
Demonstrated ability to define and implement design vision and strategy across a complex product ecosystem.
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams.
Deep understanding of user research methodologies and the ability to translate research findings into actionable design insights.
Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) and an opinion and early experience in leveraging AI design tools for acceleration.
Experience working in an agile development environment.
A passion for creating intuitive and impactful user experiences for complex technical products.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience designing for enterprise users and understanding their specific needs and workflows is highly preferred.
Familiarity with data visualization principles and the ability to design effective data-rich interfaces is a plus.

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