Product Design Director, United Kingdom

Join AutogenAI – Revolutionising Bid and Proposal Writing with generative AI 

AutogenAI is a leader in Generative AI SaaS, transforming how organisations create and optimise winning bids, tenders and proposals through cutting-edge natural language processing technology. We are one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the world, expanding rapidly to meet the increasing demand for AI-driven solutions across sectors. 

Our innovation stems from a belief that language technology will revolutionise business communication over the next decade. We empower our clients to grow faster and more efficiently by delivering bespoke AI language engines tailored to their needs, saving time, improving content quality, and boosting win rates in highly competitive markets. 

We drive AutogenAI’s growth by fostering a culture where innovation and ambition thrive, building a company where everyone can have a career-defining experience. As we scale, we invite passionate professionals to join our journey of innovation, helping shape the future of AI-powered business solutions. 

Job Summary: 

• Own and elevate our product design quality across the core platform.
• Build, coach, and inspire a team of senior product designers.
• Shape and evolve our design system to support rapid growth.
• Drive a culture of customer-centric, evidence-based design.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate business strategy into a world-class product vision.

Our intent is to hire this role on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a view to it becoming permanent thereafter.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Lead and Scale the Design Function: Build, coach, and manage a team of senior product designers, setting a high bar for craft, execution, and collaboration.
• Shape the Product Vision: Partner with company and product leadership to develop a clear, inspiring design vision aligned with business priorities.
• Drive Commercial Impact: Use user insights, behavioural data, and business context to make design decisions that support adoption, retention, and revenue growth.
• Evolve Our Design System: Own and scale a unified design system that promotes consistency, velocity, and quality across product surfaces.
• Champion the Customer Experience: Ensure every design decision is rooted in deep understanding of user needs and behaviour.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and engineering to deliver cohesive, high-quality product experiences.
• Raise the Bar on Design Quality: Provide thoughtful, actionable feedback to help the team continuously refine and elevate their work.

What You'll Bring to the Team:  

• Visionary Thinking: Ability to articulate and drive a product design vision that aligns with company goals.
• Leadership Through Influence: Skilled at leading through clarity, guidance, and support – not just authority.
• Craft and Detail Orientation: Deep appreciation for high-quality execution, visual polish, and interaction design.
• Systems Mindset: Experience scaling and evolving a design system in a growing product organisation.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Passion for solving real user problems and building intuitive, elegant solutions.
• Strong Communicator: Clear and collaborative communication style across functions and levels.

Requirements:  

• Design Leadership Experience: Proven track record leading product design teams in SaaS or B2B tech environments.
• Track Record of Impact: Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that improve product outcomes and customer experience.
• Business & Product Alignment: Strong understanding of how design supports product strategy and commercial success.
• Hands-On Design Expertise: A portfolio that reflects high-quality UX and visual design for complex workflows or enterprise products.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Comfortable shaping and delivering product work in partnership with Engineering and Product leadership.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High-Growth SaaS Exposure: Experience operating in a fast-paced, scaling startup or scale-up.
• Strategic Planning Skills: Comfortable defining quarterly or project-level goals and metrics for design.
• Design System Ownership: Direct experience evolving a design system that serves multiple teams or surfaces.
• Mentorship Track Record: Demonstrated ability to support, grow, and retain senior design talent.

Compensation and Benefits:  

• Competitive Salary: Depending on employment type, and specific experience and qualifications relevant to the role.  
• Stock Options: Meaningful equity in the company. 
• Retirement Plan: Pension scheme to help secure your future.  
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation (Yes, you read right!) 
• Flexible Work Options: Remote working arrangements
• Private Healthcare: Bupa Medical and Dental cover 
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family
• Paid parental leave: 16 weeks if you’ve just given birth, 4 weeks if your partner has just given birth (after one year of year of service) 

Values in Action:

These aren’t just principles we print and forget – they’re how we work, how we treat each other, and how we deliver for our customers. They shape the company we are, and the one we aspire to become.

• Customers, Always: Everything starts with our customers. We walk in their shoes, speak their language, and build for their delight and success. We win when they win.
• Make It Happen: We move fast and take ownership. No waiting, no red tape – just action, urgency, and focus on outcomes. We ask for forgiveness, not permission.
• Learn and Invent: We stay curious. We learn what we can from past masters - and make up the rest. Change is constant, and so is our growth.
• Act Like Owners: Titles don’t solve problems - people do. We own challenges, break the rules when it’s necessary, and focus on what matters.
• Turn It Up to 11: There is no “Good enough”. We raise the bar, push boundaries, and keep building. There’s always a next level.
• Lead With Respect: We listen first, speak honestly, and value every perspective. Integrity, follow-through, and kindness matter.
• Build Trust Through Transparency: We default to openness. We give feedback, share information, and assume positive intent - no secrets, no silos.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

AutogenAI is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veterans. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  

At AutogenAI we value the unique perspectives each employee brings and strive to provide an equitable environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will gladly assist you.