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Acorn Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaDirector of Product DesignAcorn Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout Acorn PLMS: At Acorn PLMS, we are on a mission to transform the corporate learning experience. Our cutting-edge Performance Learning Management System (PLMS) software is powered by AI and designed to ensure that what people learn directly contributes to their exceptional performance in business. Corporate performance and learning needs a revolution, and Acorn PLMS is the antidote. We are the only solution that guides learners step by step to master the specific capabilities required for their roles, ultimately accelerating organisational performance.We are open to individuals based in Canberra or Sydney, Australia.About the role:We are seeking a Director of Product Design to lead the design strategy and execution for Acorn''s SaaS platform. This role will be responsible for creating and executing the product design strategy that aligns with our business goals and enhances the user experience. It includes shaping the user experience across all product touchpoints, managing and growing a team of talented UX and Product Designers, and embedding a design-led culture across the Product organisation. The Director of Product Design will collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, and Customer teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that meet user needs and drive business outcomes.The best part we use our Acorn software at Acorn. We believe in the power of our Managers and Staff being aligned on the 5 capabilities needed for each role, and the level that we expect for any given role, using our Acorn AI tool to streamline this consistently across our business. The levels comprise Foundational, Developing, Proficient, Advanced and Expert.Here are the 5 capabilities for our Director of Product Design to give you an idea of what the role entails and the level we are looking for from it:Strategic Product Design Advanced level: Defines and communicates a transformative product design vision. Aligns stakeholders and teams to deliver unified experiences across the product ecosystemDesign Systems & Operational Excellence Advanced Level: Leads the creation of unified systems that scale across teams and products. Optimises tools, governance, and workflows to improve delivery speed and quality of the Product Design functionCross-functional Collaboration Advanced level: Influences priorities and delivery by aligning cross-functional stakeholders. Anticipates dependencies and removes blockers to effective collaborationUser-Centred Design & Research Acumen Advanced level: Builds a culture of evidence-led design. Coaches others in UX research methods and ensures user insights inform team and product priorities.Design Quality & Visual Craft - Advanced Level: Leads initiatives to elevate visual quality across teams. Coaches others in best practices for accessibility, consistency, and visual craft.Responsibilities:Product Design Strategy: Define and drive the vision, strategy, and execution of product design across the Acorn PLMS platform, ensuring the platform delivers seamless, intuitive, and high-value user experiencesTeam Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of UX and Product Designers. Foster a collaborative, feedback-driven culture focused on delivering impactful product outcomesProduct Design Excellence: Establish and uphold high standards for user experience, visual design, and accessibility within a SaaS product. Promote a strong design thinking approachCross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Management and Engineering to ensure seamless integration of design into the product development lifecycle, working in sprints across our Acorn Product PodsUser Advocacy: Champion the voice of the user in all design decisions. Leverage user research, data, and customer feedback to inform designProduct Design Operations: Implement scalable processes, tools, and systems to streamline workflows and promote efficiencyBrand Alignment: Work with Marketing and Brand teams to ensure product design aligns with broader brand strategyExperience & Qualifications7+ years of experience in product design, including 3+ years in a design leadership role, ideally within a B2B SaaS environmentProven experience managing and developing high-performing design teamsDeep understanding of UX principles, user research, interaction design, and systems thinkingExcellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skillsExperience working in fast-paced, high-growth startups or scale-ups is a plusLocationWe are open to individuals based in Sydney or Canberra, Australia. We are an office-first company, meaning we work from our local offices the majority (if not all) of the time. We want to create cool stuff with great people, and we know from experience that is best done through daily moments like the coffee run, walk to grab lunch, or quick huddles.Being able to capitalise on this is key to our ongoing success and a large part of the reason we can work at the pace we do. Please note candidates will need to be in commuting distance to our offices based in the Canberra and Sydney CBD.Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role. Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.Joining a high-growth SaaS company with global expansion plansOpportunity to build and scale Acorns Product Design functionCompetitive compensation packageWork with a passionate and collaborative team committed to performance, learning, and developmentOur recruitment processAcorn is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We aim to ensure that our recruitment process is fair and accessible to everyone and encourage candidates to request any accommodations needed during the application or interview stages.About AcornAcorn is the hub for learning and performance for over 3 million active learners globally. The work you do whether thats writing lines of code, designing the layout of a dashboard, or talking to customers helps real people grow not just professionally, but personally. In the space of 10 years, weve grown to a global platform in the heart of many major organisations ecosystems.Theres still so much more to do, and we need people who are keen to help us journey into the next phase on board! And since were still growing, theres so much you can learn on that journey with us. To find out more about life at Acorn, our Values and working with us, check out our website at and see our Life At Acorn video here! you''re a creative leader who thrives on crafting beautiful, user-centric product experiences and loves mentoring passionate designers, we''d love to hear from you!Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionProduct Management and MarketingIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Acorn by 2xGet notified about new Director of Product Design jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr