Monotype
Named “One of the Most Innovative Companies in Design by Fast Company, Monotype brings brands to life through type and technology that consumers engage with every day. The company’s rich legacy includes a library that can be traced back hundreds of years, featuring famed typefaces like Helvetica, Futura, Times New Roman and more. Monotype also provides a first-of-its-kind service that makes fonts more accessible for creative professionals to discover, license, and use in our increasingly digital world. We work with the biggest global brands, and with individual creatives, offering a wide set of solutions that make it easier for them to do what they do best: design beautiful brand experiences. Want to learn more about who we are and how you can become part of our team? Visit us at .
We are looking for an experienced Director of Product Design, to support the VP of Digital Experience in designing a market-leading typographic platformand leading product design strategy. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the product design process, be able to design world-class digital products that will inspire, and the ability to think strategically to ensure that products and services meet the needs and expectations of Monotype’s users and business needs.
What you’ll be doing :
Defi ne the long-term vision and strategy for the Monotype Fonts product, partnering closely with the product management and marketing teams to design a compelling typographic platform.
Establish and oversee design principles, guidelines and best practices to guide the development of products and services.
Partner with creative directors to ensure the product design aligns with the company’s overall vision, brand identity and market requirements.
Oversee user research activities to gain a deep understanding of typographic needs, behaviors , and motivations relating to discovery and production workflows.
Provid e expertise in user interface (UI) design, interaction design, and information architecture.
Collabor ate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, design functions, marketing and other critical stakeholders, to ensure alignment and a shared understanding of user experience goals.
Develop and implement usability testing strategies to validate design decisions and uncover areas for improvement
Design prototypes of possible future states of the Monotype Fonts product using Figma and other industry-standard tools
What we’re looking for:
Proven experience in Product design , preferably in a creative or SaaS industry.
Strategic thinker who can link product design to commercial goals
High analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with many stakeholders and various parts of the business
Understanding of typographic and design workflows common in the industry
What’s in it for you:
Highly engaged “Fun” Committee to keep work enjoyable
Medical & Dental I nsurance, and Eyecare vouchers to meet all your healthcare needs
25 paid holidays
Great matched pension scheme to save for your future, and so much more!
Monotype is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color , religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
About Us No other company does as much with type as Monotype. Our library is home to many of the most celebrated and influential typefaces of our time. And we’ve developed the technologies that bring type to the screen for millions of consumer products and user interfaces worldwide. Wherever you see type, both now and in the future, there’s a good chance we’re behind it.