Head of product design (80-100%)

We are seeking a talented and experienced Head of Design to lead our design team and ensure the delivery of exceptional design solutions for our company. The Head of Design will be responsible for overseeing the creation and execution of all design projects, including user research, graphic design, user experience design, and product design. Tasks Lead, manage and develop a design team, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure team members are motivated, engaged, and growing in their roles Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish clear design objectives, align product requirements with design goals, and establish realistic project timelines Develop and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency Act as a design evangelist, promoting the value of HCD principles throughout the organization, and fostering a design-driven culture Incorporate aviation regulatory requirements into our design practices Stay up to date with the latest design trends and best practices, and provide guidance on how to incorporate them in our organization Benefits Discounts / shopping25 days of annual vacation Old-age provision / employee retirement Sabbatical / exemptions Modern offices Hybrid working possible Employee events (summer festivals, participation in sports competitions etc)Flexible work hours and part-time working models Flight privileges Free snacks / drinks Paid maternity and paternity leave Subsidized parking or public transport Have a shower Profit sharing / LVV (bonus)Requirements BSc/MSc degree in design, usability engineering, or other relevant fields, or equivalent At least 8 years of experience in design, with a proven track record of leading (remote) design teams and delivering exceptional design solutions in fast moving environments Demonstrated promotion of a user-centered design process and collaboration with product managers/owners, stakeholders, and developers Experienced in building design systems Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong English skills (written and spoken)Willingness to travel (up to 10%)Swiss or EU national or a holder of a Swiss working permit Company Lufthansa Systems Flight Nav AG is located in Opfikon, Switzerland, close to the Zurich airport, and currently employs about 200 people. Lufthansa Systems Flight Nav Inc. - part of the Lufthansa Group - provides navigation data and produces aeronautical charts, flight planning solutions, and innovative navigation applications to support the flight operations of more than 250 airlines worldwide. Pilots, licensed dispatchers, other aviation specialists and IT professionals jointly develop our products to achieve the maximum possible professionalism, quality, and usability. Safe and cost-efficient flight operations are our top priority. The combination of technological expertise, in-depth airline knowledge, and customer-oriented company culture is the basis of our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr