Hybrid Head of Product Design

at Flipdish

• Job title: Head of Product Design
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Head of Product Design at Flipdish leading design vision and strategy while mentoring a product design team. Collaborating with product managers and engineers to deliver high-quality user-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the product design vision, principles, and quality bar as the company scales
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Leadership to influence product strategy and roadmap
• Advocate for user-centred design and evidence-based decision-making across the organisation
• Actively contribute to design work on key initiatives — from discovery through to delivery
• Lead or support complex problem-solving, UX flows, and high-impact features
• Review and refine design output to ensure consistency, usability, and craft excellence
• Build, manage, and mentor a growing team of product designers
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and career development support
• Create an environment where designers can do their best work and grow with the company
• Establish and improve design processes that scale without becoming heavy-weight
• Work closely with Product Managers on discovery, prioritisation, and outcomes
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure designs are feasible, well-implemented, and polished.

Requirements

• Significant experience in product design leadership within a digital product or technology company
• A strong background as an individual contributor with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality, shipped work
• Experience managing and mentoring designers, with a pragmatic and human approach
• Comfortable operating in a scale-up environment — ambiguity doesn’t faze you
• Strong UX thinking, systems thinking, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• A genuine willingness to balance strategy, people leadership, and hands-on design.

Benefits

• Hub Model: We encourage a healthy blend of hub and home working.
• 25 Days Holiday: Enjoy 25 days of holidays per year plus plenty of company get-togethers!
• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for UK, Ireland, and US-based employees.
• Team Meet-Ups: Regular social events and team meet-ups.