About the job
About Knak
Knak builds a platform for creating enterprise email and landing pages. The company focuses on empowering creativity and making it easier for marketers to deliver standout campaigns. Knak’s SaaS tools help teams work efficiently, improve campaign results, and keep branding consistent. The team values attention to detail, customer satisfaction, and a collaborative, enjoyable workplace.
Role Overview: Director of Product Design
The Director of Product Design sets the strategic vision for design at Knak. This leader builds and guides a growing product design team, with an initial focus on strengthening design capabilities across the organization. The role champions design excellence, advances design maturity, and ensures user-centered thinking is woven into every product decision.
Success in this position calls for strong design judgment, business acumen, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams at all levels.
What You Will Do
- Shape and drive Knak’s design vision and UX strategy: Work with executive and product leaders to align design direction with business goals, user needs, and new opportunities in AI.
- Lead, mentor, and expand the product design team: Build an inclusive, high-performing group by developing talent, supporting growth, and fostering a creative, accountable culture.
- Supervise design execution across product teams: Maintain quality and consistency through design critiques, reviews, and adherence to design systems.
Location
Ottawa, ON
