Product Design Director

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👀 The Role

Title: Product Design Director

Team: Design

Location: Remote, UK

Experience quality is one of the clearest ways Midnite differentiates in a category that too often settles for functional and familiar. As our Product Design Director, you'll take ownership of the creative direction and quality of our product experiences, bringing fresh thinking, exceptional design craft and a clear vision for what great looks like. You'll shape how Midnite looks, feels and works across every surface, working closely with Product and Engineering to turn ambitious ideas into outstanding experiences. This is an opportunity to have real creative influence, challenge the expected and raise the bar for design as we scale.

You will:

* Own the creative vision and design direction for Midnite's product experiences, ensuring we deliver distinctive, beautifully crafted products.

* Set an exceptional standard for visual and interaction design, bringing creativity, consistency and attention to detail across everything we build.

* Shape the end-to-end customer experience across native apps, web and internal platforms, ensuring Midnite feels like one cohesive product.

* Take a hands-on approach to our most exciting and complex design challenges, providing creative direction and pushing ideas beyond the expected.

* Partner closely with Product and Engineering to shape product direction, challenge thinking and turn customer needs into exceptional experiences.

* Lead and inspire our Product Design team, providing creative guidance, feedback and support to continually elevate the quality of their work.

* Drive the evolution of our design systems, balancing creative ambition with consistency and speed as we scale.

* Collaborate with Brand, Creative, Growth, CRM and Games to bring a joined-up creative vision to every customer touchpoint.

* Explore emerging technologies, including AI, to find new and better ways to design, experiment and build.

* Champion design excellence across Midnite, bringing fresh ideas, challenging conventions and ensuring creativity remains central to our product decisions.

The next Midniter:

* Has exceptional design taste, a strong creative vision and a portfolio that demonstrates outstanding visual and interaction design.

* Has significant experience shaping the creative direction of digital products, ideally within fast-moving, consumer-focused businesses.

* Is passionate about the craft of design, from big-picture concepts to the smallest details of interaction, motion and visual hierarchy.

* Has a strong track record of creating distinctive, intuitive and beautifully designed product experiences across multiple platforms.

* Combines creative ambition with strong product instincts, understanding how great design drives engagement, retention and business performance.

* Is confident taking ownership of complex design challenges, bringing original thinking and the ability to turn ideas into exceptional outcomes.

* Has experience guiding and developing designers, raising the quality of work through thoughtful feedback, collaboration and creative direction.

* Is comfortable working hands-on when needed, with the skills and judgement to lead by example.

* Has experience developing design systems that balance creativity, consistency and scalability.

* Can confidently communicate and champion design ideas, influencing Product, Engineering and senior stakeholders.

* Is curious about emerging technologies, including AI, and how they can unlock new creative possibilities.

* Thrives in a fast-moving environment, bringing creativity, ambition and ownership to everything they do.

💰 Winnings

* Private health insurance with zero excess, including optical cover and optional dental.

* Income protection to protect your earnings and give you peace of mind.

* Tenure holiday policy. After three years you receive an extra two days leave, increasing to 30 days annually after five years.

* Flexible working and a fully supported home office setup so you can do your best work from home.

* Nursery salary sacrifice scheme helping parents save thousands each year on nursery fees.

* Salary sacrifice schemes for tech and holidays so you can spread the cost of the things you want.

* Retail discounts and subscription perks across a wide range of brands.

* Quarterly team socials to connect, celebrate and have fun together.

At Midnite, we are committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.

We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.