Overview
Product Design Lead at Gigs — building the operating system for mobile services that lets tech companies embed global connectivity into their products.
The Role
The Product Design Lead will shape Gigs' visual identity and product experience at a critical growth stage. They will own the user experience that can compete with the strongest design-led companies, establish a comprehensive design system unifying our product suite and external presence, and lead a talented product design team to deliver exceptional user experiences.
What You Will Do
* Lead the product design team, mentoring designers and establishing processes that drive excellence and innovation.
* Partner with product and engineering teams to create intuitive, elegant user experiences that simplify complex telecom services.
* Build and evolve Gigs' brand identity and visual language, collaborating with founders to establish a distinctive market presence.
* Develop and implement a cohesive design system spanning all Gigs products and external assets, ensuring consistency across the ecosystem.
* Champion user-centered design, balancing customer needs with business objectives.
* Stay at the forefront of design trends and technologies, bringing fresh perspectives to our products.
What We Are Looking For
* Proven experience building and leading high-performing design teams with mentoring and talent development.
* Experience creating distinctive brand identities and design systems for ambitious technology companies.
* Strong portfolio showing product design excellence that balances aesthetics, usability, and business impact.
* Ability to create scalable design systems that maintain consistency while allowing product-specific adaptations.
* Skilled at collaborating with founders, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate vision into reality.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate design decisions and gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders.
* Meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality in every aspect of design.
* Experience in startup/scale-up environments and the ability to operate with urgency and adaptability.
* Good taste and clearly expressed opinions; able to communicate them internally and externally.
Before You Apply
The truth is, what we're building isn't easy. We expect a lot and operate with urgency and ownership. This role won't be the right fit for everyone.
* You need a lot of structure, or layers of process to do your best work
* You prefer to specialize narrowly and wait for direction rather than taking initiative
* You're uncomfortable making decisions with imperfect information or wearing multiple hats
* You're looking for a "big company" setup — we're still building many things for the first time
Work at Gigs
We’re remote-friendly by design, with hubs for in-person collaboration if you need it.
* Gigs Pads: hubs in San Francisco, London, Amsterdam, and Berlin
* Gigs Republic: company-wide gatherings twice a year to align on big ideas and culture
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and stock options, stipends for home office or work setup, a budget for learning and development, and a free phone with international data plan.
Note: Want to learn more about our benefits, hubs, and what it's like to work at Gigs? Check out our Careers page.
Senioriy level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
* Technology, Information and Internet
Location: London, United Kingdom (Remote within the UK)
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