Director of Product Design
United States (Remote)
Product – Product Design /
Full Time (Remote Only) /
Remote
Swiftly is a retail digital technology startup founded in 2018 and headquartered in the Bay Area. We empower regional and independent grocers to compete in a digital-first world by providing best-in-class app, web, loyalty, and e-commerce solutions—without SaaS fees. Instead, Swiftly drives revenue through its retail media network, sharing profits with retailer partners.
With 70+ retailer banners and Series C funding, Swiftly is the first in the industry to seamlessly connect digital and in-store shopping. Our AI-powered platform helps retailers build strong digital relationships, while our solutions—Audience Optimizer™, Alcohol Cashback, and Offsite Campaigns—drive shopper engagement and brand success.
Our mission: Enable brick-and-mortar retailers to thrive in a digital world.
Position Summary:
Swiftly is looking for a director of product design that will be responsible for developing and growing our product design and UXR team. This director will guide designers towards the best possible design and UX outcomes for our members while teaching them to stay mindful of business needs and constraints. They will lead by example as they facilitate cross-functional collaborations and identify opportunities for the design team to operate more strategically, holistically, and effectively. This role will work closely with our VP of Product as they establish a gold standard for design execution and a vision for the future of Swiftly’s products.
Responsibilities Include:
- Proven track record of owning and elevating a design function in a fast-growing company
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UX/UI design skills across web and mobile platforms
- Experience in commerce, loyalty, or related complex product areas
- Demonstrated ability to shape product strategy through collaborative partnerships with engineering and product teams
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into design decisions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design vision to all levels of the organization
- Experience building and leading high-performing design teams
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term needs with long-term vision
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of product design experience, with at least 2+ years of experience managing and building small design teams
- Experience leading design in a startup environment through significant growth phases
- Background in designing design systems for multi-channel platforms
- Experience with design systems and scaling design processes
- 5+ years of proven history shipping consumer mobile and/or web products
- Confidence working with modern design tools including Figma, Adobe XD, InVision
- Proven ability to work with engineering teams and product managers to create the best possible experience given difficult constraints
- Experience designing based on user research such as surveys, interviews, and usability testing
- Familiarity with coding concepts or working alongside developers using tools like Cursor, Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- A mix of startup and large software company experience
$155,000 - $175,000 a year
The salary range is based on the candidates experience as it relates to the role.
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Note: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Working For Swiftly
We are working on a set of problems that require the best in the industry to get right. Our employees are the pillars of the future of the company and they are treated and compensated as such. We're a growing team of experienced industry professionals building an organization that can solve tough problems and values a collaborative environment.
Every Swiftly employee:
-Has demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
-Takes ownership of their domain from the ground up, from inception through deployment to customers
-Leaves their ego at the door and ensures the best idea leaves the room
-Is always experimenting with new technologies and learning new skillsets
If you've ever wanted to work on a project that blends a gorgeous consumer experience, sophisticated logistics, and scale that rivals the largest technology players, Swiftly is the place for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Swiftly is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Swiftly will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.
