Director of Product Design (Viator)

At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there. You'll play a crucial role in creating exceptional user experiences for our platform, which connects users with over 300,000 experiences worldwide. 

As the Product Design Director, you will report to the Sr Director of Product Design and collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, marketers, and product managers. With a passion for designing intuitive and engaging products, you will play a key role in shaping the future of travel as we help users discover and book unforgettable experiences. 
 
An online portfolio is required to apply.  

 
What you’ll do: 

• Manage and develop a growing team of product designers 

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and research. 

• Help establish shared vision across the company by building consensus on priorities leading to product design and execution 

• Influence the product roadmap, both short-term and long-term. 

• Advocate product design processes, principles, and tools to colleagues.  

• Develop a point of view about the customer journey in partnership with stakeholders from across the organization 

• Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends. 

What you have:  

• 5+ years leading and managing product design teams 

• 7+ years of experience working collaboratively with design, product, engineering, and user research teams 

• A proven history of designing high-quality digital products that have achieved measurable results, showcasing the depth and range of your design leadership capabilities. 

• The ability to think critically and holistically to develop and implement an ambitious vision for the teams, users and the business as a whole. 

• You have a strong portfolio of design projects.  

• You can manage high work volumes, process multiple projects simultaneously, and follow up on projects with a strong sense of urgency.  

• You are collaborative and organized with strong communication skills  

• The ability to understand and effectively utilize data and metrics in the product design process to make informed decisions. 

• Experience in Travel Industry is a plus