What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, UI/UX position at PMG?
We are PMG
Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 9 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilizes business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CKE Restaurants, Experian, Intuit, Kohler, Nike, Sephora, Therabody, and Whole Foods spans 85 countries.
As Director, UI/UX you will lead and guide a growing user experience team, which designs and defines the optimal information architecture, flow, taxonomy, navigation, and style of our marketing intelligence platform, Alli. Your leadership will build a top-quality user experience team by defining the design vision, standards, guidelines, best practices, and improvements around how the user experience team interacts with other groups. Your creative thought leadership will drive visual design by combining industry best practices with your expertise and insights about human behavior.
We're innovating fast and making an impact on our customers' and employees' lives in significant ways. You will be part of a team that is leading innovation by combining technology, industry expertise, and entrepreneurial experience to massively disrupt the digital marketing space for our clients.
On our design team, we appreciate designers who think deeply, speak clearly, and work collaboratively. If you are interested in a career where your hard work is always noticed and appreciated among a team of true professionals, then this is the place for you.
Requirements
- Recruits, mentors, and develops strong design and research teams
- Leads design team in near and long-term planning of projects, ideation, selection of tools, design process, and concept explorations
- Empowers designers to learn and creates an environment that facilities shared learnings
- Gives feedback to designers at various project stages (concepts, development of systems and elements, execution of screens, creation of animations and iconography, etc) in design reviews, team critiques, and 1:1s to improve the output, efficiency, and quality of their UI/UX execution and deliverables
- Partners with Product and Engineering Leadership on UI/UX roadmap. Collaborates to define the strategy and experience of consumer-facing products
- Communicates and presents ideas, designs, and solutions to senior management, cross-functional teams, and collaborates with stakeholders to advocate for "what's best for the end-users"
- Fosters strong relationships with stakeholders and effectively advocate for design strategy, product vision, and goals
Skills & Experience
- 10 years related work experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Design, Information Architecture, HCI, or related field / equivalent work experience
- Experienced in managing and developing a UI/UX Design team
- Experienced in working with user researchers, UX designers, copywriters, engineers, and product managers to drive strategy, vision, and execution
- Experience working in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional organization
- Experience in usability, focus & A/B testing
- Passion for understanding audiences and their behavior
- A portfolio of work demonstrating design abilities
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously of varying size and scope
- Self-motivated, interest in new tools and technology
- Strong knowledge of typography and graphic design fundamentals a plus
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS preferred
- Great team chemistry and fosters a fun collaborative work environment
- A passion / interest in digital advertising
What We Offer
- Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
- Generous PTO: Benefit from our generous paid time off policy to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
- Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
- Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 401(k) matching program.
- Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
- Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
- Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
- AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.
What Sets Us Apart
Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that's unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.
In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
