Kevel is hiring a Director of Product Design to lead and scale the design practice. This full-time remote role involves setting design vision, standards, and operations while actively contributing to product design. Responsibilities include evolving design processes, defining UX/UI strategy, mentoring designers, managing hiring, overseeing design tools, and ensuring accessibility standards. The role requires 10+ years of product design experience with 3+ years in leadership, proficiency in Figma and AI design tools, strong user research skills, and experience in B2B SaaS or enterprise products. Benefits include fully remote work, flexible hours, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, unlimited PTO, annual retreats, home office stipend, parental leave support, and a $300 annual news subscription allowance. The position is open to candidates based in Portugal, Denmark, Spain, Australia, Hungary, or other EU locations.
What you'll do
Evolve design function operating model, rituals, and standards
Define and champion cohesive design vision across product lines
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Requirements
10+ years of product design/UX/UI experience, including 3+ years in strategic or leadership roles
Experience building or scaling a design practice
Strong portfolio demonstrating systems thinking and refined craft
Experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing product direction
Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools
Fluency with AI tools in modern design practice
Deep understanding of user research methodologies
Experience mentoring designers and growing teams
Comfortable with ambiguity and bringing structure as practice scales
Clear communication skills to articulate design decisions and business impact
Experience designing for B2B SaaS, enterprise platforms, or data-dense products
3+ years leading designers or design functions
Experience leading design in distributed, multi-timezone organizations
Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design
Strong command of interaction design and information architecture for complex products
Passion for creating highly functional and delightful products
Tech stack
Figmaprototyping toolsAI toolsUX/UI designuser research methodologiesdesign systemsWCAG accessibility standards
Benefits
Fully remote work environmentFlexible working hours100% employer paid medical benefits for employees and their childrenComprehensive, affordable coverage for other dependentsRetirement savings plans with employer contributionsUnlimited personal time offPaid holidays plus company holiday break (Dec 24 - Jan 1)Annual corporate retreat (Kevelfest)Home office stipend including choice of Windows or Mac machine and $500 allowanceParental leave support with salary continuation and benefits$300 annual allowance for news subscriptionAward-winning team and workplaceFull transparency in company policies and compensation
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