Location: Hybrid (preferably onsite during initial 1-3mo)Primarily Monday-Friday, standard business hours with flexibility as neededCompensation:United States: Approximately $325,000-$375,000 total compensationCanada: Approximately $280,000-$370,000 total compensationCompensation structure is approximately 85% base salary / 15% bonusOverviewWe are seeking an accomplished Product Design leader who combines strategic vision with deep hands-on product design expertise. This individual will oversee design strategy across a large, complex portfolio of enterprise software products and play a critical role in shaping product experiences, organizational design practices, and future AI-driven innovation.This is not a role for a purely operational or theoretical design leader. The ideal candidate has personally designed and launched sophisticated software products, understands modern UX methodologies, and has successfully built and scaled high-performing design organizations while influencing executive-level product decisions.We are looking for a leader who challenges conventional thinking, elevates product experiences, and helps define how artificial intelligence transforms both products and design teams.Required Qualifications12+ years of Product Design, UX, or User Experience leadership experienceProven track record designing and delivering commercial software products7+ years leading Product Design teams, including experience managing managers and senior leadersStrong background in product design and user experience, beyond design operations or research aloneExperience partnering directly with Product Management and Engineering leaders on product strategyDemonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders and driving organizational changeExperience designing enterprise software,



B2B SaaS products, technical software, or complex user workflowsExperience incorporating AI capabilities into products and/or leveraging AI within design processesOutstanding communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience within engineering software, infrastructure technology, industrial software, construction technology, manufacturing software, CAD, GIS, or related industriesExperience supporting large, multi-product software portfoliosExpertise with Figma and contemporary design tool ecosystemsExperience utilizing AI-powered design tools and workflowsExperience building design systems and driving UX consistency across product portfoliosBackground working within highly matrixed global organizationsResponsibilitiesDesign Leadership & StrategyDefine and execute the long-term product design vision and strategy across a large software portfolioEnsure design plays a meaningful role in product strategy, roadmap planning, and business decisionsChampion design as a driver of customer outcomes, business value,



and product differentiationServe as a senior leader within a global design organizationLead design strategy across multiple enterprise software productsDrive cohesive experiences and consistency across interconnected applicationsPartner closely with Product Management and Engineering leadership to influence strategic priorities and investmentsEvaluate products and workflows to ensure alignment with long-term business goals and user needsDefine the organization's approach to AI-enabled user experiencesIdentify opportunities to embed AI capabilities that improve customer outcomes and productivityDrive adoption of AI-assisted design, research, and product development practicesEstablish best practices around AI-enabled design, governance, validation, trust, and transparencyHelp evolve design methodologies to effectively leverage AI while maintaining product quality and user-centered design principlesOrganizational LeadershipLead and develop a global team of Product Designers, UX Researchers, Design Managers, and senior contributorsMentor future design leaders and strengthen organizational capabilitiesFoster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learningBuild strong partnerships across Product, Engineering, Executive Leadership, and key business stakeholdersExecutive InfluenceOperate as a strategic partner to senior Product and Engineering leadersAdvocate for design at the executive level and communicate its business impactDemonstrate how design investments contribute to product success, user adoption, and business outcomesInfluence decisions through collaboration, expertise, and leadershipIdeal Background: Senior Product Design leaders from enterprise software, B2B SaaS, engineering technology, industrial technology, construction technology, infrastructure software, or similarly complex product environments. Candidates should have experience scaling design organizations while remaining deeply connected to product strategy and customer experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Director Product Design (Quebec City)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Quebec City