Nanit

Senior Director, Product Design

Nanit$235K — $250K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Product Design experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Experience with IoT technology and connected device design
  • Deep expertise in mobile design for iOS and Android
  • Proven track record in designing subscription-based products
  • Experience managing design teams with a focus on AI fluency
  • Proficient in design tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD
  • Strong communication skills to convey design concepts effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead design across Nanit's hardware-software ecosystem for cohesion
  • Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout development
  • Design mobile applications for intuitive user experiences on iOS and Android
  • Collaborate with Product Team on designing the subscription experience
  • Contribute to product design strategy at the leadership level
  • Scale and maintain a comprehensive design system
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive design culture
  • Stay updated on design trends and seek innovation opportunities

Benefits

  • Hybrid in-office schedule
  • Remote work from home month in August
  • Flexible PTO
  • Equity options
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discounts on Nanit products
  • Work from home stipend
  • Monthly team events
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We're seeking a strategic and visionary Sr Director, Product Design to lead our product design organization at a pivotal moment in Nanit's evolution. This leader will define vision across Nanit's full product ecosystem including our mobile app, connected hardware, subscription experience, website and new product categories. You will be a design voice at the leadership level - shaping how design drives product strategy, subscription growth, and long term customer value. You will work closely with our Engineering, Product, Clinical and Marketing Team to ensure design is a core driver of differentiation in our product, creating beautifully crafted intuitive experiences that delight customers and reinforce Nanit's position as a premium, category-defining brand.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Lead the end-to-end design experience across Nanit's hardware-software ecosystem, ensuring cohesion across the app, device, and subscription touchpoints as the product line expands
  • Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle, from ideation to execution, ensuring that user needs and preferences are prioritized
  • Lead the design of mobile applications, ensuring intuitive and seamless user experiences across iOS and Android platforms
  • Partner closely with the Product Team to design the subscription experience - feature gating, upgrade flows, onboarding, and long-term retention
  • Contribute to product design strategy at the leadership level - bringing a comprehensive design system and perspective to roadmap decisions and new category development
  • Scale and maintain a mature design system that ensures consistency, speed, and quality as Nanit grows its product surface area
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive design culture, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and effectively communicating design concepts and rationale
  • Lead and grow a team of product designers, establishing a strong design culture, clear craft standards, and a high-performance environment
  • Stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in product design, continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and improve.

Who You Are:
  • 10+ years of Product Design experience, with at least 3 years of leadership design experience in related consumer tech companies
  • Experience with IoT technology and designing for connected devices is highly desirable
  • Deep expertise in mobile design (iOS and Android) with a portfolio that demonstrates sophisticated interaction design
  • Experience designing subscription based products, with a deep understanding of how design impacts conversion, retention and LTV
  • Proven experience leading and managing a team of designers, with a track record of delivering high-quality designs on schedule while fostering AI fluency and experimentation within design teams
  • Expertise in mobile design principles and best practices, with proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD
  • Demonstrated AI fluency, including understanding AI-assisted product experiences, and identifying opportunities where AI can meaningfully improve user outcomes
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams
  • Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment is a plus
  • Passion for improving the lives of parents and babies through innovative design solutions

Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Hybrid in office schedule
  • Remote work from home month in August
  • Flexible PTO (we trust you to take the time you need)
  • Equity options so you can share in our growth
  • Paid parental leave for all new parents
  • Employee discounts on Nanit products
  • Work from home stipend
  • Monthly team events

EEO, Salary and Location:

This is a hybrid role that will require prospective candidates to be in our NYC 3 days per week

Salary Range: $235,000 to $250,000 + plus equity and benefits. The base pay is one component of Nanit's total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

About Nanit

Nanit is a baby monitor and sleep tracking system that uses computer vision technology to monitor a baby's sleep patterns. The system includes a camera that is mounted above the baby's crib and a mobile app that provides parents with real-time information about their baby's sleep. Nanit was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York City.
Learn more about Nanit
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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