Design Director crafting AI-powered experiences at Pipedrive, focusing on user impact and design strategy.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a cohesive 0-1 product and design strategy aligned with Pipedrive’s vision, business goals, and an AI-native product direction where intelligence is intrinsic to core workflows
Ensure design initiatives deliver measurable impact on growth, retention, monetization, and customer satisfaction across AI-native and core product experiences
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing and Data teams to define how AI models, data, and automation surface value through clear, usable, and trusted experiences
Champion user research, rapid experimentation, and continuous feedback loops to validate AI behaviors, system confidence, and user trust
Balance short-term delivery with long-term vision, ensuring AI-driven experiences scale responsibly as products, data, and teams evolve
Provide clear, inspiring leadership, mentoring designers and design managers to grow their craft, product judgment, and fluency in designing AI-native experiences
Lead and grow a team of 11 product designers, building a culture of craft, clarity, and customer obsession
Foster a design-led, AI-native mindset across the organization, shaping how teams think about intelligence, automation, and user value
Requirements
12+ years of experience in product design
5+ years of experience leading and managing design teams, with a focus on mentorship, performance, and culture-building
A proven track record of shipping zero-to-one products, leading new ideas from concept through to product-market fit
Deep understanding of how AI-driven capabilities can enhance workflows and create real user value
Demonstrated success in aligning design strategies with business goals and driving measurable outcomes
Strong portfolio showcasing a user-centric, data-informed approach, as well as the ability to influence and align stakeholders
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with a commitment to continuous learning
Experience balancing vision and execution, turning ambitious ideas into shipped, impactful product experiences
Comfortable operating in high-intensity, startup-like environments while structuring teams to deliver efficiently
Ability to mentor and grow designers, building a culture of craft, curiosity, and customer obsession
Strong product sense, with the ability to translate user insights into actionable, business-relevant design solutions
Benefits
People-first culture - Be part of a team that values authenticity, champions collaboration, and supports each other—no egos, just teamwork. Work alongside top talent from around the world in an inclusive space where different perspectives fuel our best ideas. Everyone is welcome
Unlock potential – Push boundaries, take ownership, and experiment with the latest technologies as we enhance our AI First Vision. We empower bold ideas that drive real change
We’ve got you – Your well-being matters. Enjoy flexible hours, wellness perks and SWAG. Think performance-based bonuses, 28 paid leave days, well-being days, compassionate leave, and even paternal leave—because we take care of ourselves and our people
Grow with us – Whether through mentorship, coaching, or internal mobility, we invest in helping you unlock your potential. Open, honest feedback and clear communication are at our core. We grow together through trust and accountability
Packed with purpose – Help 100,000+ small and medium-sized businesses grow and succeed while doing meaningful, customer-driven work
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