Product Design Lead

Northeastern University College of Engineering

Product Design Lead managing design activities for NSF SECURE Center at Northeastern University. Leading user research, co-design workshops, and project management for design initiatives.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $76,335 - $107,824 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing the regional co-design hub
Leading the planning and execution of design activities
Coordinating with other regional hubs
Gather, analyze, and synthesize user insights
Organize and lead co-design workshops and ideation sessions
Manage co-design projects from concept to completion
Work closely with National Co-Creation team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Social Sciences, or Engineering
3-5 years in design, user experience, service design, or a related field
Background in user research, human-centered design, and/or product development
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Strong project management skills
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
vision
dental
paid time off
tuition assistance
wellness & life
retirement
commuting & transportation

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Hard Skills & Tools

User ExperienceService DesignProduct DevelopmentCo-Design ManagementDesign Activities Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsFacilitation Skills