About The Weather Company:

The Weather Company is the world’s leading weather provider, helping people and businesses make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. Together with advanced technology and AI, The Weather Company’s high-volume weather data, insights, advertising, and media solutions across the open web help people, businesses, and brands around the world prepare for and harness the power of weather in a scalable, privacy-forward way. The world’s most accurate forecaster globally, the company reaches hundreds of enterprise clients and more than 360 million monthly active users via its digital properties from The Weather Channel (weather.com) and Weather Underground (wunderground.com).

Job brief:

We are seeking a Senior Director, Product Design to spearhead the development and execution of a holistic design strategy that directly fuels The Weather Company’s overarching Consumer product vision and business goals by leading a talented design team to craft groundbreaking, user-focused designs. This role will oversee the entire product lifecycle—from ideation and strategy to go-to-market and continuous iteration. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, understands how to ship with quality and speed, and is passionate about building products that drive measurable impact.

The impact you'll make:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy that aligns with the company’s product vision and business objectives.
• Lead the design team in creating innovative, user-centered designs that enhance the user experience and drive engagement.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of design innovation.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers, UX/UI designers, and visual designers to achieve their full potential.
• Foster a collaborative and creative environment that encourages experimentation and innovation.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, from concept development to final product delivery.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to define product requirements and ensure seamless execution of design projects.
• Ensure that all designs are user-centric, visually appealing, and aligned with the company’s brand identity.
• Lead the development of wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs, ensuring consistency across all products.
• Champion the use of user research and data-driven insights to inform design decisions and improve the user experience.
• Oversee user testing and usability studies to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Present design concepts and strategies to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Communicate design principles, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all products.
• Establish and enforce design standards, processes, and best practices to ensure high-quality output.

What you've accomplished:

• 12+ years of experience in product design; 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling design teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, visual design, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and data-driven design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute with a hands-on approach.
• Strong understanding of the intersection between design, technology, and business.