10+ years of product design experience with agency background required
Strong portfolio showcasing experience with complex products and strong visual design
Mastery in user-centric product design, informed by data and research
Experience designing mobile apps, websites, and marketing platforms
Excellent communication skills for articulating design concepts to stakeholders
Proficiency in Figma and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage tight deadlines
Responsibilities
Lead design projects autonomously from discovery through to high-fidelity design and QA
Plan and facilitate design workshops, user research, and testing sessions
Collaborate with the design team on complex UI challenges, contributing directly when needed
Provide constructive feedback ensuring adherence to high visual standards
Mentor design team members, offering strategic direction and guidance
Articulate and defend design decisions to clients and stakeholders
Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a deadline-driven setting
Oversee creative direction for concurrent projects, maintaining design quality and consistency
Benefits
Medical coverage with a substantial company contribution
Comprehensive dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee
401(k) plan with employer matching
Home internet reimbursement and stipends for office upgrades and coworking
Education stipend for professional development
Generous parental leave policy
14 paid holidays plus vacation time and Summer Fridays
Donation matching program
Annual team retreats and quarterly coworking events
Full Job Description
About the Role:
Big Human is looking for a Product Design Lead with 10+ years of product design experience at an agency, studio, or client-side organization
This is a rare opportunity to meaningfully shape the creative direction and design culture of a growing studio. They're looking for someone with a builder's mindset - someone motivated by influence and craft, not just credentials.
You'll lead design projects end-to-end, from discovery and ideation through to high-fidelity design, handoff, and QA, across a diverse range of clients from startups to Fortune 500s
You'll collaborate closely with Design, Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences
Agency experience is required
Key Responsibilities:
Lead design projects from start to finish with autonomy and authority, including discovery, ideation, workshops, definition, high-fidelity design, design systems, handoff, and visual QA
Plan and facilitate design workshops, client reviews, user research, and user testing sessions
Work collaboratively with the Big Human design team to solve complex product and UI challenges; contribute hands-on design work when needed
Provide feedback and guidance to ensure work meets high visual standards and incorporates best practices
Lead, mentor, and guide designers at both an individual and team level with high-level strategic design direction
Articulate and defend design decisions clearly to clients and internal stakeholders
Navigate ambiguity and pivot quickly with changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Oversee and provide creative direction across 1-2 additional concurrent projects beyond your own hands-on work, guiding other designers to maintain quality and consistency
Qualifications:
10+ years of product design experience, with agency experience required
A high-caliber portfolio showcasing complex products with strong visual design, UI/UX, prototyping, typography, and visual hierarchy
Masterful knowledge of user-centric and data-informed product design; strategic decision-making rooted in data, research, analytics, and business context
Experience designing mobile apps, web products, and marketing websites
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions to clients and stakeholders
Expert-level Figma proficiency and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and a willingness to ask questions in times of uncertainty
Nice to Have:
Branding or art direction experience
Illustration or craft-making experience
Motion graphics or 3D modeling experience (After Effects, Blender, Cinema4D, etc.)
Experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, Framer, Webflow, or similar tools
Curiosity about internet culture, design trends, and emerging technology
Experience designing for TV or streaming device interfaces (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, connected TV platforms)
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $150,000
Benefits:
Medical: Up to $950/month company contribution (~$11,400/year)
Dental: 100% of premiums covered (~$700/year)
Vision: 100% of premiums covered (~$100/year)
401(k) with 3% salary match
Home internet reimbursement: $900/year
Home office upgrade stipend: $960/year
Shared experience fund: $960/year
Coworking stipend: $960/year
Education stipend: $1,500/year
10-16 weeks parental leave
14 paid holidays + generous vacation time
Summer Fridays
Donation matching
Yearly team retreat + quarterly coworking events
Details
Location: Technically Remote (work timezone: EST hours), but may require client visits on the East Coast
Work Authorization:
For US applicants: US citizens or Green Card Holders only
For Canadian applicants: Canadian citizens based on the East Coast & working EST timezone are welcome to apply
