Product Design Director at AKQA

**ROLE_OVERVIEW** The Product Design Director at AKQA leads the design of innovative digital products and brand experiences for influential organizations. This role involves crafting interfaces, systems, and experiences across various modalities, including AI-powered environments. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver human-centered design solutions that are both intelligent and inspiring. **KEY_RESPONSIBILITIES** * Lead concept, design, and delivery of world-class digital products and connected experiences. * Partner with UX, Creative Technology, and AI Engineering teams to shape AI-native interfaces and adaptive design components. * Establish and evolve brand-led design systems across screen, voice, gesture, and spatial interfaces. * Embed accessibility and inclusivity from first principles, ensuring WCAG compliance. * Drive experimentation across new modalities like voice UX, wearable ecosystems, and mixed reality. * Mentor, grow, and inspire a diverse team of product designers, cultivating craftsmanship and innovation. **REQUIREMENTS_SNAPSHOT** * 10+ years of experience in product or interaction design at leading studios or in-house teams. * Proven leadership in delivering large-scale, multi-platform digital products from concept to launch. * Mastery of Figma and contemporary design-system workflows, including component libraries. * Strong understanding of human-centered design, accessibility, motion, and micro-interaction principles. * Familiarity with AI design tools, prototyping software (Framer, Principle), and collaboration with machine-learning teams. **EXPECTED_IMPACT** This role is expected to define new standards for creativity and usability in digital products, shaping the future of AI-powered product design. The director will drive innovation in adaptive design languages and multi-modal experiences, ensuring products learn, evolve, and earn user loyalty while maintaining brand integrity and accessibility. **WHY_APPLY** * Opportunity to lead design for world-renowned brands like Nike, Rolls-Royce, and Google, operating at the forefront of AI-powered product design. * Work within a globally connected studio network that values the imaginative application of art and science to design a better future. * A leadership position offering the chance to mentor and inspire a diverse team, contributing to a culture of learning and innovation.