Lead Product Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of major design initiatives from conception through execution, launch, and subsequent iterations.

• Make informed decisions regarding product scope, sequencing, quality, and determine when not to proceed with a launch.

• Create seamless and intuitive interaction flows and interfaces for iOS, Android, and web platforms.

• Advance and refine Bluesky’s visual language, design system, and overall product identity.

• Analyze real user interactions, synthesize feedback, and enhance the product accordingly.

• Improve copy, states, hierarchy, accessibility, and interaction finesse.

• Oversee a team of 2–4 product designers through individual meetings, performance evaluations, goal-setting, and professional development.

• Mentor and cultivate the growth of designers at all levels.

• Lead design critiques and reviews, elevating the quality standards of the team.

• Recruit and onboard design talent.

• Establish design collaboration, prioritization, and quality standards at Bluesky.

• Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to identify problems, shape roadmaps, and make strategic decisions.

• Represent the design perspective in cross-functional discussions.

• Advocate for users by converting research and qualitative insights into product direction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in designing digital products, backed by a robust portfolio of completed work.

• 3–5 years of experience leading product design for social platforms and/or consumer digital products.

• Proven experience in directly managing designers, including performance reviews, recruitment, and career progression.

• Strong practical skills in product design, prototyping, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent visual design capabilities, including a strong sense of layout, typography, and hierarchy.

• Ability to confidently present design concepts to leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Extensive experience in developing and enhancing scalable design systems.

• Proven track record of influencing product direction, shaping roadmaps, and clarifying what to build and the rationale behind it.

• Strong user empathy and the ability to translate qualitative insights into actionable product strategies.

• Highly skilled in Figma, including advanced work with components and systems, and adept at creating interactive prototypes.

• Capability to accept feedback and iterate rapidly.

• A portfolio or examples of past work must be included in the cover letter or resume.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity is included in the overall compensation package.