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ZipRecruiter

Senior Director, Product Design

ZipRecruiter

. Lead ZipRecruiter’s UX practice during a pivotal era of growth .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $240,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Product Design with a strong focus on user experience, leveraging AI tools and methodologies to enhance product development. Proven leadership in managing design teams and driving organizational change through effective communication and analytical problem-solving.

Highest-signal resume keywords
10+ Years Of Experience In Product Design5+ Years Of People Management ExperienceStrong Customer OrientationExperience Integrating AI Tools Into Design WorkflowProven Track Record Of Initiative And Influence

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Hard Skills
User Experience DesignProduct DesignAnalytical Problem SolvingDesign SystemsAI MethodologiesIterative ExperimentationHolistic RedesignOutcome MeasurementTwo-Sided Marketplace DesignDesign Engineering
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCredibilityCustomer Insight UtilizationInfluenceTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
AI ToolsDesign ToolsProduct Roadmap ToolsCustomer Insight ToolsDesign Workflow Tools
Industry Keywords
Product SuccessUser WorkflowsOrganizational ChangeScaled Technology CompaniesFast-Paced Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead ZipRecruiter’s UX practice during a pivotal era of growth
  • Develop a deep understanding of users and their workflows to guide solution design and decision-making
  • Advocate for user experiences that support product success, from iterative experiments to holistic redesigns
  • Personally own outcomes in priority areas that increase conversations between job seekers and employers
  • Form and execute a point of view on improving user experience in key product areas
  • Define expectations and success measures for the Product Design team
  • Develop talent and build a thriving Product Design culture
  • Ensure Product Design has a consistent positive impact on the product roadmap and outcomes
  • Define the future of Product Design in the age of AI
  • Establish expectations for using AI tools and methodologies to accelerate and elevate product development and shipping
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Decision Science leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in Product Design
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Proven ability to function as a “player-coach”
  • Strong customer orientation and experience using customer insight to influence product decisions and outcomes
  • Proven track record of initiative, influence, and positive impact on outcomes
  • Credibility and communication skills to effect organizational change
  • Strong analytical abilities to structure and solve complex problems and work backwards from a goal
  • Personal fluency with modern AI and design tools
  • Experience integrating AI tools or methodologies into a design team’s workflow
  • Preferred: Experience designing for two-sided marketplaces or SMB employers
  • Preferred: Familiarity with design engineering and design systems usable by AI coding tools
  • Preferred: Experience working at scaled, fast-paced technology companies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Exceptional benefits package
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
  • Employer-matched 401(k) plan
  • A fun environment where work-life balance is valued
  • Potential equity, bonuses, commission, or other compensation as part of total compensation package
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits