Product Design Lead

Introduction:

Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it.  We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do. 

Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create, manage, and experience it. VGV's client roster spans industries, including Toyota, Google, Dow Jones, JSX, Betterment, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. 

People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Product Design Lead based in Latin America with deep expertise in design systems and motion design.

This is a hybrid UX/UI role where you'll lead and execute design activities across projects, own design outputs, and represent design vision to both internal and client stakeholders. Your work will ensure that VGV delivers experiences that are smart, beautiful, and aligned with user needs and client goals.

Responsibilities

The Product Design Lead role has broad responsibilities throughout the software delivery lifecycle:

Discovery & Requirements Definition

You'll drive understanding of challenges and opportunities at the start of a project by:

• Conducting stakeholder interviews
• Auditing existing designs and experiences
• Reviewing and supplementing UX documentation
• Running user research and analyzing competitive experiences
• Synthesizing findings into actionable insights
• Working with product managers to refine requirements
• Creating UX artifacts (personas, journey maps, flows, sitemaps, etc.) that illustrate current and future experience possibilities
• Exploring ideas through moodboards, sketches, and prototypes

Design

Your core responsibility is to design high-quality, user-centered, and scalable solutions. Expect to:

• Drive creative vision on a program; develop and refine design concepts that balance user needs and business goals
• Create core design artifacts: UX diagrams and wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity screens, and design system documentation
• Illustrate live experiences with prototypes and motion studies
• Validate designs through research and user feedback
• Lead internal and client-facing reviews, and manage feedback effectively

Delivery

You'll collaborate with developers and QA to ensure design integrity in production:

• Identify UI constraints early in a project
• Deliver clean, scalable design files (e.g., organized Figma with tokens, autolayout, and clear naming)
• Support developers throughout sprints and help resolve design challenges
• Partner with QA for pixel-perfect implementation
• Enable clients to extend and maintain the design system post-delivery

Project Operations & Leadership

You'll guide the design aspects of client programs while supporting delivery excellence and broader team operations:

• Act as a creative leader and actively help build overall client relationships
• Partner with program management to scope design tasks and timelines
• Participate in agile ceremonies and communicate progress clearly
• Identify and contribute to business development opportunities as they arise
• Mentor junior designers, helping them refine their craft

Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years in UX/UI digital product design (agency and/or in-house)
• Excellent command of English is required (level C2 or higher)
• Proven track record of shipping digital products (mobile and web)
• Experience supporting multi-platform products across web, desktop, or device interfaces
• Expertise in building, using, maintaining and advocating for design systems

Portfolio

• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in UX, visual design, and problem-solving
• Clear evidence of individual contributions to products and impact on users and business outcomes

Core Skills

• UX Design: Expert in translating research and requirements into elegant, human-centered experiences
• Design Systems: Deep expertise in atomic design principles, component logic, design tokens, accessibility standards, theming, and responsive behaviors; experience scaling or modernizing existing design systems in complex organizations preferred
• Visual Design: Skilled in typography, color, hierarchy, and accessibility; able to create compelling design directions
• Motion: Proficient in designing motion-enhanced experiences and delivering developer-ready specs
• Strategic Product Design: Ability to integrate business objectives, research findings, and metrics into design decisions
• Creative Leadership: Strong communicator who can defend design decisions, influence clients, and manage feedback effectively
• Research: Competent in applying qualitative/quantitative research and facilitating design workshops

Tools

• Mastery of Figma (e.g., variables, autolayout, prototyping)
• Experience with motion tools (e.g., Rive, AfterEffects)
• Familiarity with more advanced prototyping tools (e.g., ProtoPie, Framer)
• Familiarity with tools and processes for design-to-code alignment (e.g., Figma Dev Mode, Widgetbook/Storybook, Zeroheight, design token workflows)
• Familiarity incorporating AI-powered tools into your design workflow (e.g., Lovable, Figma Make, Figma MCP w/ Cursor)

Technical Literacy

• Solid understanding of front-end technologies and implementation considerations 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering
• Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., Flutter, HTML/CSS, React, Android, or native frameworks)

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Skilled at presenting and storytelling through visuals
• Strong collaborator with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Capable of mentoring and delegating to junior designers

Cognitive Traits

• Passion for designing great software experiences
• Curiosity and adaptability; quick to learn and synthesize information
• Detail-oriented with strong systems thinking

Working Style

• Able to work in United States ET or CT time zones
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting project needs
• Experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously

Total Rewards

VGV wants all employees to be supported in their personal and professional development, so we take a comprehensive approach to compensation and benefits. The initial annual base salary for this position is expected to range from USD $60k - $66k. We benchmark every role based on location and against comparable companies to ensure competitiveness; however, actual compensation is highly dependent on numerous factors such as location, experience, knowledge and skills, qualifications and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

• Passion and enthusiasm for what we create.
• REMOTE first and global company.
• Subsidized health coverage.
• Generous parental leave. 
• Paid Time Off.
• End of year company shut down (December 24, January 1, 2026), in addition to observing company holidays.
• Other benefits available based on location.

Company Values

• Raise the Bar
• Grow with Grit
• Build Momentum
• Collaborate with Candor
• Enjoy the Ride

Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.

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