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Brasil
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Product Design based in Brazil.
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking design leader to shape the future of digital product experiences. In this role, you will lead and develop the Product Design organization, strengthening its strategic influence across the business. You will connect customer needs, product vision, technology, and business objectives to deliver meaningful outcomes. A key priority will be accelerating innovation through Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, and new ways of creating products. You will also foster a strong culture of discovery, experimentation, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Product, Engineering, and business leaders, you will empower teams, influence decisions, and raise the standard of design excellence across the organization.
Define and lead the Product Design strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer needs, product vision, and value creation.
Anticipate industry trends, challenge established approaches, and encourage experimentation and innovation in digital products and customer experiences.
Drive product experience quality and consistency, guiding the evolution of the Design System and design standards.
Partner with Product, Engineering, and business leaders to influence strategic decisions and align priorities with the overall design vision.
Promote the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, AI agents, and emerging technologies to expand how products and customer experiences are conceived and delivered.
Lead, mentor, and develop design professionals, building high-performing teams and encouraging continuous learning while redefining the role of Product Design in the AI era.
Strengthen Product Discovery through user research, continuous validation, experimentation, and data-informed decision-making.
Balance outcomes and delivery efficiency, ensuring design efforts generate measurable value for customers and the business.
Extensive experience in Product Design and in leading Design teams or disciplines within technology companies and digital product organizations, particularly in scale-up environments.
Strong strategic design vision and the ability to connect user experience, product strategy, and business results.
Outcome-oriented mindset, with a focus on maximizing impact while optimizing execution and delivery.
Ability to challenge existing processes, introduce new approaches, and lead organizational and operational transformation.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build strategic partnerships with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders.
Experience developing talent and building high-performing teams.
Strong knowledge of Product Discovery and Delivery, user research, prototyping, experimentation, and solution validation.
Practical familiarity with AI tools, agents, and emerging technologies applied to Design, including the ability to identify opportunities and encourage adoption.
Data-driven approach, using experience indicators, research insights, and product metrics to guide strategic decisions.
Autonomy, resilience, and adaptability when navigating ambiguity, organizational change, and competing priorities.
Nice to have: Experience in B2B2C or SaaS digital product companies and fast-growing technology environments.
Nice to have: Experience transforming or scaling Product Design teams or Chapters and increasing their strategic influence.
Nice to have: Familiarity with matrix organizations and teams distributed across products, verticals, or Value Streams.
Nice to have: Hands-on experience applying AI to design workflows, including agents, automation, prototyping tools, and AI-assisted ways of working.
Nice to have: Experience building and evolving Design Systems for complex digital products.
Nice to have: Exposure to AI-native products, conversational experiences, or AI-powered solutions.
100% remote work within Brazil, with regular customer visits.
Trust-based, results-oriented culture offering meaningful challenges and opportunities for learning.
Autonomy and ownership in a collaborative and empathetic environment.
Regular feedback and one-on-one meetings with supportive leadership, without micromanagement.
Meal and food allowances.
Childcare, home office, healthcare, education, and cultural allowances.
Gympass membership.
Birthday day off.
Discounts on therapy and English courses, along with additional partner offers.
Full-time employment.
The source does not specify a salary range.
