Dublin/Hybrid, Leinster, Ireland Hybrid

Distilled is hiring a Product Design Lead

About the Role

Lead the product design function by defining vision, mentoring designers, and driving user research and interface innovation across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the end-to-end design strategy for digital products
  • Mentor and manage a team of product designers through regular feedback and career development
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to align design with technical and business objectives
  • Conduct and oversee user research to inform product decisions
  • Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for new features
  • Establish and maintain design systems and style guidelines
  • Lead usability testing and interpret findings to refine product experiences
  • Advocate for user needs across departments and leadership levels
  • Coordinate design sprints and ideation workshops
  • Ensure accessibility and inclusive design practices are implemented
  • Translate complex user requirements into intuitive interface solutions
  • Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and executives
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in UX and product design
  • Optimize design workflows and tools for team efficiency
  • Support hiring and onboarding of new design talent

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Work Arrangement

Hybrid remote with flexibility based on team needs

Team

Collaborative product team focused on user-centered design and iterative development

About the Role

This position plays a central role in shaping how users interact with our products. You will lead design direction, ensure consistency across platforms, and elevate the overall quality of the user experience. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on design expertise.

What We Value

We prioritize empathy, clarity, and iteration. Design decisions should be grounded in user needs and validated through testing. We value designers who can think critically, communicate effectively, and lead by example.

Growth Opportunities

This role offers the chance to build and scale a design practice. You will influence product strategy, shape team culture, and contribute to long-term vision. Career development and learning are supported through mentorship and conference access.

Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship

About company
Distilled

Distilled is the custodian of Ireland’s most successful internet brands, including Adverts.ie, Daft.ie, and DoneDeal.ie. The company exists to make buying and selling in Ireland simple by creating technology that fosters connections for life’s most meaningful moments.

With a culture rooted in collaboration, growth, and simplicity, Distilled supports a diverse, high-performing team across Dublin and Wexford. The company values passion, agility, and making things happen, combining the energy of a startup with the impact of Ireland’s largest online marketplaces.

Distilled is committed to diversity, community engagement, and employee well-being, offering benefits such as health insurance, pension contributions, and remote working options.

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Job Details
Department Daft
Category other
Posted 7 months ago