Director, Product Design (NY, 10768)

Business Overview 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.

Position Summary

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction for our product design efforts, while also building and mentoring a world-class team of designers. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design strategy for our product portfolio, ensuring that all design decisions align with business goals and user needs. 

• Build, manage, and mentor a talented and diverse team of product designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence. 

• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless user experience across all products. 

• Champion user-centered design principles and methodologies throughout the entire product development lifecycle. 

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system that promotes consistency and scalability across our products. 

• Stay current on design trends and best practices, and continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve our design processes. 
• Effectively communicate design decisions and rationale to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Ideally 10+ years of experience in product design, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. 

• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing design teams. 

• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies. 

• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of successful product design projects. 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. 

• Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into actionable design plans. 
• Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Figma). 

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with design systems. 
• A passion for our company's mission and values. 

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal n