Head of Product Design
Flipdish
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dublin • Ireland
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About the role
- Define and evolve the product design vision, principles, and quality bar as the company scales
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Leadership to influence product strategy and roadmap
- Advocate for user-centred design and evidence-based decision-making across the organisation
- Actively contribute to design work on key initiatives — from discovery through to delivery
- Lead or support complex problem-solving, UX flows, and high-impact features
- Review and refine design output to ensure consistency, usability, and craft excellence
- Build, manage, and mentor a growing team of product designers
- Provide clear direction, feedback, and career development support
- Create an environment where designers can do their best work and grow with the company
- Establish and improve design processes that scale without becoming heavy-weight
- Work closely with Product Managers on discovery, prioritisation, and outcomes
- Collaborate with Engineering to ensure designs are feasible, well-implemented, and polished.
Requirements
- Significant experience in product design leadership within a digital product or technology company
- A strong background as an individual contributor with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality, shipped work
- Experience managing and mentoring designers, with a pragmatic and human approach
- Comfortable operating in a scale-up environment — ambiguity doesn’t faze you
- Strong UX thinking, systems thinking, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
- A genuine willingness to balance strategy, people leadership, and hands-on design.
Benefits
- Hub Model: We encourage a healthy blend of hub and home working.
- 25 Days Holiday: Enjoy 25 days of holidays per year plus plenty of company get-togethers!
- Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for UK, Ireland, and US-based employees.
- Team Meet-Ups: Regular social events and team meet-ups.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product designUX designdesign processesproblem-solvinguser-centred designevidence-based decision-makingdesign output reviewdesign consistencyhigh-impact featuresportfolio development
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluenceattention to detailcollaborationstrategic thinkingpragmatismadaptabilityteam building