Director of User Experience and Design Job at Bitvavo (Amsterdam)

Associate Design Director

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Sets creative direction throughout all phases of project work from discovery to launch and beyond with ongoing optimization
Acts as a creative lead for one or more accounts, managing multiple tracks of work across a variety of teams
Works internally and with clients to develop the strategy, experience concepts and establish the overarching design direction for the experience
Produces compelling and highly usable experience solutions in response to client needs
Communicates and represents creative vision and execution with client partners
Continually develops processes to inspire, innovate, and harness new ways of thinking
Inspires and leads by example, setting professional standards for the team and the department
Actively trains, mentors, and manages junior to mid-level creatives and designers
Responsible for managing and guiding junior to mid-level creatives’ careers within AKQA (including regular one-on-one check-ins), writing and delivering annual performance reviews, and taking responsibility for on-boarding new employees and guiding them through a successful tenure at AKQA
Creatively participates in new business pitches – i.e. responsible for ideas and creative work, and competently presents pitches

Associate Design Director

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Sets creative direction throughout all phases of project work from discovery to launch and beyond with ongoing optimization
Acts as a creative lead for one or more accounts, managing multiple tracks of work across a variety of teams
Works internally and with clients to develop the strategy, experience concepts and establish the overarching design direction for the experience
Produces compelling and highly usable experience solutions in response to client needs
Communicates and represents creative vision and execution with client partners
Continually develops processes to inspire, innovate, and harness new ways of thinking
Inspires and leads by example, setting professional standards for the team and the department
Actively trains, mentors, and manages junior to mid-level creatives and designers.
Responsible for managing and guiding junior to mid-level creatives’ careers within AKQA (including regular one-on-one check-ins), writing and delivering annual performance reviews, and taking responsibility for on-boarding new employees and guiding them through a successful tenure at AKQA
Creatively participates in new business pitches – i.e. responsible for ideas and creative work, and competently presents pitches

Associate Design Director

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the creative industry
Native or fluent Japanese reading and speaking ability is essential
All candidates must possess a portfolio showcasing a comprehensive understanding of how their creative disciplines comes to life
Demonstrated creative success in leading collaborative cross disciplinary teams
A solid understanding of the marketing industry at large
Experience in, and enthusiasm for, creating digital platforms and products from brief to delivery and beyond
Experience in side-by-side collaboration with UX and development teams and leaders
Strong working knowledge of user interface, application, mobile and responsive design
Exceptional communication skills: Verbal, written, interpersonal and inter-departmental
Superb professionalism and mature presence in all aspects of the job

Job Responsibility

Sets creative direction throughout all phases of project work from discovery to launch and beyond with ongoing optimization
Acts as a creative lead for one or more accounts, managing multiple tracks of work across a variety of teams
Works internally and with clients to develop the strategy, experience concepts and establish the overarching design direction for the experience
Produces compelling and highly usable experience solutions in response to client needs
Communicates and represents creative vision and execution with client partners
Continually develops processes to inspire, innovate, and harness new ways of thinking
Inspires and leads by example, setting professional standards for the team and the department
Actively trains, mentors, and manages junior to mid-level creatives and designers
Responsible for managing and guiding junior to mid-level creatives’ careers within AKQA (including regular one-on-one check-ins), writing and delivering annual performance reviews, and taking responsibility for on-boarding new employees and guiding them through a successful tenure at AKQA
Creatively participates in new business pitches – i.e. responsible for ideas and creative work, and competently presents pitches

Associate Design Director

The Associate Design Director at AKQA will approach every brief with fresh eyes,...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the creative industry
Native or fluent Japanese reading and speaking ability is essential
Portfolio showcasing comprehensive understanding of creative disciplines
Demonstrated creative success in leading collaborative cross disciplinary teams
Solid understanding of the marketing industry
Experience in creating digital platforms and products from brief to delivery
Experience in collaboration with UX and development teams
Strong working knowledge of user interface, application, mobile and responsive design
Exceptional communication skills
Superb professionalism and mature presence

Job Responsibility

Set creative direction throughout all phases of project work from discovery to launch and beyond
Act as a creative lead for one or more accounts
Develop strategy, experience concepts and establish overarching design direction
Produce compelling and highly usable experience solutions
Communicate and represent creative vision with client partners
Develop processes to inspire, innovate, and harness new ways of thinking
Inspire and lead by example
Train, mentor, and manage junior to mid-level creatives and designers
Manage and guide junior to mid-level creatives’ careers
Creatively participate in new business pitches

Fulltime

Director, Product Design

We're looking for a Director of Product Design who will lead and scale a talente...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

Not provided

Qualia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of experience in Product Design
At least 5 years directly managing Product Designers
Strong track record of building high-performing teams and coaching designers
Able to visualize and articulate a clear design strategy to cross-functional partners
Excellent written and verbal communicator, confident in managing high-stakes conversations with leadership
Proven ability to create clarity and focus in complex, ambiguous problem spaces
Operational mindset with experience improving team processes and decision-making workflows
Portfolio of case studies showcasing how you've led teams to deliver high-craft experiences from inception through launch
Demonstrated ability to transform user experiences by balancing visionary thinking with near-term, actionable execution
Experience delivering 0–1 products from concept to launch

Job Responsibility

Own overall team performance and health, including resource allocation, project prioritization, and fostering a culture of high-quality design
Coach and mentor designers on both soft and hard skills, supporting their development and career growth
Cultivate a team culture rooted in craftsmanship, user-centered design, and continuous improvement
Actively practice and champion customer-centric thinking across the organization
Promote alignment and build trust across cross-functional teams by clearly communicating complex issues and fostering collaboration
Proactively solicit and provide feedback within the design team and across the broader product org to continually raise the bar for quality
Be a contributor to the organization's strategic direction
Provide strategic, visual, and systems-oriented feedback across end-to-end flows to ensure experiences are simple and delightful
Oversee complex design initiatives across multiple workstreams, maintaining high quality and clearing blockers to ensure timely delivery
Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into useful, valuable products for our users

What we offer

Comprehensive health plans
401k program
Commuter benefits
Professional development
Parental leave
Flexible time off policy
Robust online onboarding program
Biweekly all hands meetings
Variety of internal virtual events

Product Design Director, Identity

The Identity team is looking for a Product Design Director to lead a team on a d...

Location

United States , Bay Area

Salary:

251600.00 - 377400.00 USD / Year

Block

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in design management both leading and building product design teams
Extensive experience working on teams that build own core experience with customers or zero to one projects
Demonstrated impact on product strategy and user experience in previous roles, preferably within tech or financial services
Outstanding UX capabilities and strong visual design competency, including visual, UI/UX, and systems-design
A passion for an iterative process
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, as well as the ability to align teams and stakeholders around a shared vision
A growth mindset, proactively seeking out opportunities to improve

Job Responsibility

Lead a team on a dynamic mix of product and platform challenges
Work with cross-functional leadership and designers to deliver best-in-class experiences across critical aspects of seller identity
Shape experiences that make identity updates faster, safer, and more equitable
Explore AI-powered tools that increase automation, reduce friction, and improve transparency
Provide guidance of your team's output, facilitate the design process, and ensure product execution
Facilitate partnerships, manage stakeholders, and influence the product roadmap to craft and execute a bold multi-year strategy
Report to the Head of Design and lead a team of 4-6 product designers

What we offer

Remote work
medical insurance
flexible time off
retirement savings plans
modern family planning

Fulltime

Director of Product Design

We’re looking for a Director of Product Design to lead and elevate design for Et...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Ethos

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of product design (UX) experience, including several years leading multi-person design teams
Proven ability to design for complex, decision-heavy user journeys in b2c journeys. industries like fintech, healthtech, or insurtech
Strong understanding of conversion optimization, user motivation, and behavior design principles
Demonstrated experience turning ambiguity into clarity — structuring complex information and simplifying it into elegant, actionable flows
Skilled at storytelling and stakeholder communication — you make design rationale clear, measurable, and compelling
A track record of positive impact to product quality and design culture
A portfolio showcasing strong visual and interaction design craft alongside compelling impact delivered for past businesses and their customers

Job Responsibility

Lead design for the core conversion funnel — covering landing experiences, application flows, underwriting, checkout, onboarding, and policy management
Lead, mentor, and grow a small but mighty team of product designers
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Research, Marketing, and Brand to deliver cohesive experiences that delight users and align with key business outcomes such as conversion and retention
Raise the bar for the design practice across: design systems and craft, accessibility,decision-making discipline, experimentation, storytelling, leverage of research and data
Partner with adjacent design functions, such as Performance Creative and Brand, to create a consistent, connected user journey across growth and product surfaces
Contribute to create an environment of excellence and growth where team members can do their best work and grow professionally and personally

Director, Brand Design

Articulate is the leading SaaS provider of online training solutions for the new...

Location

United States

Salary:

173800.00 - 260600.00 USD / Year

Articulate

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12-15+ years of brand and visual design experience with a deep focus in building in-house brands, shaping creative across a wide range of marketing channels for a high-growth B2B software company or creative agency
An experienced people leader (7-10+ years in management) with a track record of leading design teams both strategically and supportively, creating an inclusive creative culture of growth, development, and levity
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or related field
Deep knowledge, passion, and expertise in all aspects of design including systems, layout, typography, illustration, image making, digital and event/brand experience production
Clear aptitude for connecting a brand to its product and customers, solving for the full customer experience, and thinking strategically with the end-to-end journey in mind
Strong sense of concept development, strategy, research, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, iterative environment
Able to distill down complex systems, ideas, and strategies into the key details that align to business needs, achieving executive level buy-in, and building trust and confidence throughout the org
Clear communicator, verbally and visually
able to give constructive and actionable design feedback to team members
An expert-level portfolio that shows a high taste level

Job Responsibility

Creative Leadership: Work directly with executive leadership team on brand strategy, presenting creative work, defending design decisions, and fostering alignment
Build key frameworks for scale, quality, and cohesion across Brand Design
Drive creative and strategic alignment of our Brand Design team across all verticals, ensuring systems and work meet business needs and brand standards
Partner with top design leadership including VP of Design, Messaging Design, and Creative Ops leaders to identify holistic design team challenges, foster visibility and alignment, cultural wins, and team growth opportunities
Help maintain a customer-centric and innovative culture at Articulate
Team Management and Mentorship: Foster alignment across Brand Design with key internal initiatives, consistent operations, manager coaching, prioritization guidance, and fostering efficiency
Identify key opportunities for strategic collaboration across Brand Design verticals as well as with the greater design and marketing organization
Nurture clear and frequent communication lines across cross-functional teams to effectively drive project work and new initiatives forward
Manage, coach, and mentor senior design managers, supporting their growth as strategic leaders and ensuring they are empowered to lead their verticals effectively
Demonstrate a strong and strategic leadership voice, instilling confidence, mitigating team anxiety, speaking for impact across all audiences, and elevating team morale through clear, impactful communication

What we offer

This position is bonus-eligible
This position is eligible for Articulate’s robust suite of benefits

Fulltime

Director of User Experience and Design

Bitvavo

Location:
Netherlands , Amsterdam

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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