Product Design Lead

At Aerolab, we take a user-centered approach to creating digital products—websites, applications, interfaces, and more. We're constantly evolving and discovering new ways of working. Our processes are iterative, and we emphasize continuous learning. You'll work on diverse projects across different sizes and industries, giving you room to grow, learn, make mistakes (which we welcome), and develop your talent fully.

Your job responsibilities include

Project Leadership and Responsibility

• Lead up to 3 projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective process monitoring.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and collaborate with the team during execution when needed.
• Lead strategic discussions and client interactions while maintaining an MVP and agile mindset to validate project and business priorities.
• Participate in all client project ceremonies, ensuring clear communication about design decisions and progress.

Management and Development

• Develop team members' skills through execution monitoring and continuous technical feedback.
• Support squad designers with daily challenges while sharing knowledge and design best practices.
• Monitor and nurture the wellbeing and motivation of squad members in partnership with the Director.
• Guide the career development of squad members, working with the Director to enhance team performance and provide input on training, promotions, and personnel decisions.
• Design and refine squad ceremonies to ensure they're effective and purposeful.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with project managers, developers, and designers to deliver high-quality products.
• Contribute insights on project estimates and new assignments.
• Coordinate with external technical teams when needed, defining priorities, requirements, and shared practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Uphold Aerolab's quality standards and best practices.

What do we expect from you?

• At least 5 years of experience working as a UX/UI Designer.
• Knowledge of UX/UI design processes and project management. Ideally, at least 1 year of management experience.
• Advanced English proficiency for effective communication with clients, auditors, agencies, and other Aero stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and clients from Latin America or the US, plus strong communication skills.
• Passion for digital products, empathy, and a keen eye for interface design.
• Decision Making: Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate options based on Aerolab's priorities.
• Public Speaking and Communication: Ability to convey ideas clearly and persuasively, with purposeful communication that achieves specific objectives. Strong assertiveness in making requests and offering assistance. Skill in planning and executing important conversations.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Drive to tackle challenges, implement improvements, own results, and innovate new solutions.
• Feedback: Skill in delivering thoughtful, constructive feedback with actionable suggestions and careful consideration of delivery.

What are you going to find at Aerolab?

• The opportunity to work on products of different industries, having direct contact with the client.
• Spaces designed to give feedback and propose improvements and changes.
• Aerolab is a member of SoDA, a global network of leading digital agencies