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We are looking for an experienced, visionary, and strategic Head of Design to lead our design efforts within the Jobs and Car Parts business units. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a key partner to cross-functional leadership, ensuring the design function is not only delivering exceptional user experiences but is also deeply integrated with broader business and product strategies. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our products, advocating for the role of design, and driving user-centric innovation that supports business growth.
As the Head of Design, you will work closely with the Director of Design to translate the company’s overarching vision into actionable strategies and operational plans for your teams. You will define and communicate design priorities, establish clear goals, and foster a collaborative environment to execute solutions that balance user needs with business objectives. This role demands a leader who can inspire creativity, align teams around a shared vision, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful designs that elevate the user experience across our Jobs and Car Parts platforms.
What you will be doing:Driving the Category Design Vision: Leading and defining the design vision for your specific category, ensuring alignment with the broader company vision. Translating strategic objectives into actionable plans and deliverables for your design team.Design Advocacy: Act as a champion for design within Jobs and Car Parts business units, advocating for the value of design in driving business outcomes. Ensure design gets the necessary resources, attention, and support from other functions and leadership.Business Unit Alignment: Align the design team’s efforts with the strategic priorities of your business unit or category. Tailor design strategy and processes to meet the unique needs of your unit while maintaining consistency with company-wide objectives.Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day design operations with your design managers, including resource allocation, project prioritization, and process improvements. Ensure effective collaboration with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, etc.) to meet business goals and timelines.Design Quality: Ensure that design output maintains the highest standards of quality, focusing on delivering exceptional user experiences. Continuously improve design processes and deliverables to ensure they meet the evolving needs of your business unit.Mentorship and Development: Mentor and develop design managers, lead designers and other team members to foster leadership growth and a strong design culture. Support the career development of your team, providing guidance and feedback to help them achieve their professional goals.This role is an opportunity to shape the future of design within a fast-moving organization and make a meaningful impact on the user experiences we deliver. What success looks like:Design is seen as a strategic partner in shaping and delivering business outcomes.The Jobs and Car Parts teams are producing cohesive, high-quality, and user-centric solutions that align with the company's overarching vision.Strong, collaborative relationships exist between design and other functions, ensuring alignment and synergy across all efforts.The design team is thriving, with clear goals, strong mentorship, and a sense of empowerment to deliver their best work.Operational efficiency has improved, with streamlined workflows, consistent processes, and a unified design system in place.Who we’re looking for:Proven experience in design leadership, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful user experiences.Strong understanding of design operations, including resource management, project prioritization, and process optimization.Ability to align design efforts with business goals and effectively advocate for design within a cross-functional environment.Exceptional mentorship and leadership skills, with a passion for developing design talent.Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, product, and engineering teams.Our Benefits:Fantastic growth curve at a motivated company with sustainability right at the core of its business model.A unique opportunity to become a part of the international team, where everyone is learning from one another and respecting each other.Remote within PortugalA budget for conference and education.Flexible benefits plan (Coverflex)3 extra vacation daysHealth Insurance Multicare (extendable to family)Life InsuranceRemote work monthly allowance or hybrid work monthly allowance Meal Allowance Urban Sports subscription (pack M)English & Portuguese ClassesWhy join OLX?
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