Lead Product Designer

What You Will Do Design for Inclusion Real-World Contexts Design experiences that work in low-bandwidth, low-literacy, and multilingual environments Build products that reflect the realities of low-income and underserved communities, not idealized users Champion localization beyond translation - including cultural, linguistic, and contextual relevance Simplify complex systems into intuitive flows that are accessible to first-time or intermittent digital users Lead Grow the Design Function Set clear goals, priorities, and design direction aligned with product and impact outcomes Manage and mentor a team of designers across UI, UX, and research Create a culture of craft excellence, critical thinking, and continuous learning Establish scalable design systems and processes Drive End-to-End Product Design Own the design of mobile-first and web-based products from concept to execution Create flows and prototypes grounded in strong UX principles Balance speed and quality in a fast-moving, impact-driven environment User Research Field Learning Lead user research across diverse geographies and communities Conduct usability testing, field visits, and participatory design exercises and enable junior designers to do the same Translate insights into product decisions grounded in real user behavior Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to ship impactful solutions Bridge the gap between product thinking and community realities Work closely with the Design Researcher to design user research studies Experimentation AI-driven Design Explore and integrate AI-assisted design workflows into product development Design for human-in-the-loop systems and AI-enabled platforms Continuously experiment with new approaches to improve accessibility, efficiency, and impact What We re Looking For Experience Skills 5-7 years of experience in product design, with experience leading designers Strong portfolio demonstrating work across mobile and web applications Deep understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and visual design Hands-on experience with user research and usability testing Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines Mindset Orientation Strong bias toward building for inclusion, not just scale Sensitivity to the needs of low-resource and underserved communities Curiosity about language, culture, and how people interact with technology in constrained contexts Comfort working in ambiguity and translating complex problems into simple, usable solutions Interest in AI, ethical data systems, and human-centered AI workflows Nice to Have Experience designing for multilingual or regional-first products Exposure to low-bandwidth or offline-first design patterns Experience working with field teams, NGOs, or community-driven programs Familiarity with AI products or human-in-the-loop systems Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.