Lead Product Designer (m/f/d) at Hilo

Role Overview

As the Lead Product Designer, you will set the quality bar for the Hilo app and drive major product initiatives from concept to launch. Reporting to the Head of Design, you will own the design system and work hands-on to turn design into tangible business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the design direction and quality standards across the entire mobile application
• Define success measures for design work and take ownership of business results
• Maintain and evolve the design system using tokens and clear decision-making
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes and motion designs using modern AI tools
• Coach and support other designers while providing clear and actionable feedback
• Partner daily with product managers and engineering teams to ship features

Requirements Snapshot

• Proven track record of design leadership and delivering strong business outcomes
• Expertise in visual design craft including typography, hierarchy, and motion
• Advanced proficiency in Figma using components, variables, and design tokens
• Practical experience integrating AI tools into the design and prototyping workflow
• Strong product thinking skills with a focus on data and hypotheses

Expected Impact

Success in this role means the product feels consistent, fast, and high quality, with design outcomes clearly reflected in business metrics. You will take full ownership of design challenges, resolving root causes and ensuring the team hits critical deadlines through proactive risk management.