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Director of Product Design

HiiveVancouver, BC (HQ)
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:Proven experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in user experience and interface design. Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and managing design teams. In-depth knowledge of design principles and methodologies, as well as experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. A passion for creating user-centered designs that deliver exceptional experiences.

About the job

Join Hiive as we transform the way private companies and their investors access liquidity. Our institutional-grade platform connects buyers, sellers, and issuers to streamline secondary transactions in venture-backed, pre-IPO companies, bringing efficiency, transparency, and standardization to this unique asset class.

Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in Canada and supported by leading U. S. investors, Hiive is profitable and well-capitalized. We are on a mission to build a high-performance team to meet the increasing market demand and explore new opportunities.

Curious about life at Hiive? Explore our careers page and discover how you can grow with us!

We are looking for a Director of Product Design to lead our user experience and interface design initiatives. You will recruit and manage a talented team of in-house product designers. This role is crucial in shaping our user experience and driving innovation, providing a rare opportunity to establish design excellence in a high-growth startup and create meaningful experiences for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and advocate for the product design vision, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and user needs.

  • Oversee the development and refinement of a cohesive, scalable design system, ensuring consistency across products and platforms to enhance reusability and development speed.

  • Mentor and inspire a team of product designers, nurturing a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continual improvement.

  • Collaborate with product leadership to design processes that integrate product management, design, and engineering within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

  • Conduct workshops and design reviews with stakeholders to drive alignment across teams and departments.

  • Lead the creation of intuitive, visually compelling, and functional designs for web and mobile platforms.

  • Ensure all designs adhere to accessibility, responsiveness, and scalability standards.

  • Stay informed on industry trends, tools, and best practices, and incorporate new insights into the design process.

  • Promote user-centered design practices and advocate for the needs of our users.

About Hiive

Hiive is at the forefront of transforming liquidity access for private companies and their stakeholders. With a focus on efficiency and transparency, we offer a platform that simplifies secondary transactions, making the process easier for everyone involved.

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