Director of Product Design

May 29

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Duolingo

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Duolingo is the world's most popular way to learn a language.

Language Education • Language Certification • Mobile App Development • Language Proficiency Assessment • Machine Learning

501 - 1000

Description

• Grow and lead a talented, diverse, inclusive team of designers and leaders that consistently delivers high-quality products • Mentor and develop the skills, talents, and careers of the designers and design managers on your team, coaching them to success and impact • Collaborate closely with leaders in other functions (Product and Engineering) to ensure that product areas are both planning well and hitting their metrics • Build a thriving culture where designers do high-quality work and uphold our outstanding product experience • Design and scale the organization, partnering closely with Leadership and Talent Acquisition on headcount budgeting and forecasting

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in product design as a people manager at a similar or later-stage tech company, including experience managing managers • Experience sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for your team, as well as spot promising design talent • Consistent track record of effectively managing people, including developing talent on your teams and recruiting a diverse team that reflects our learners • Excellent written and verbal communication skills that lead to effective and concrete output • Experience defining and influencing product strategy • An understanding and appreciation for the accurate application of data and metrics in product design • Attention to detail and a focus on excellence

Benefits

• Robust compensation package of base salary, equity, and Duolingo’s world-class benefits • 11 paid holidays • Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with role and performance • Generous paid sick time • Annual day of service