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Product Design Director (FTC) at AKQA | London

akqaLondon
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

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Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the conception, design, and delivery of industry-leading digital products and interconnected experiences that set new standards for creativity and usability. Collaborate with UX, Creative Technology, and AI Engineering teams to develop AI-driven interfaces, generative UI systems, and adaptive design components. Establish and refine brand-centric design systems that function seamlessly across screen, voice, gesture, and spatial interfaces. Incorporate accessibility and inclusivity from the outset, ensuring compliance with WCAG and usability for diverse audiences. Encourage innovation through experimentation with emerging modalities: voice and audio UX, wearable ecosystems, computer vision, and mixed reality. Mentor, develop, and inspire a diverse group of product designers, fostering craftsmanship, critical thinking, and innovation. Work closely with strategists and client partners to transform brand ethos into practical, impactful digital products. Represent AKQA in new business initiatives, effectively communicating the value of design in addressing complex business and human challenges.

About the job

At AKQA, we are dedicated to the innovative fusion of art and science to shape a brighter future. As a Product Design Director, you will architect the interfaces, systems, and interactions that influence how brands engage in today's dynamic environment, spanning mobile, spatial, voice, wearables, and AI-driven experiences.

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design of products and brand experiences for some of the most esteemed organizations globally, from luxury platforms and cultural initiatives to next-gen mobility and wellness systems. You’ll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop refined, user-centered design solutions that are both intelligent and inspiring.

Your responsibilities will include defining design direction across a range of complex, impactful digital products, setting benchmarks for accessibility, interaction, and multi-modal experiences. You will advocate for the evolution of brand user interfaces, utilizing adaptive design languages that convey brand identity through behavior, sound, motion, and intelligence.

As a Product Design Director at AKQA, you will operate at the crossroads of brand, craft, and technology, collaborating closely with strategy, data, and engineering teams to create products that learn, adapt, and foster loyalty over time.

This leadership position is based in AKQA’s London studio, part of a globally integrated network that is transforming the digital experience landscape for iconic brands such as Nike, Rolls-Royce, Samsung, Airbnb, and Google. You will be at the forefront of AI-enhanced product design, redefining the interplay between creativity, intelligence, and empathy in every user interaction.

About akqa

AKQA is a leading design and technology agency dedicated to creating innovative digital experiences. Our team combines artistic inspiration with scientific rigor to deliver cutting-edge solutions for some of the world's most renowned brands. Join us in shaping the future of digital interaction.

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