About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Product Designer to join our e-commerce team at Accor. As a Lead Product Designer, you will be responsible for overseeing the product designers’ team within the e-commerce and convert scope while ensuring product vision and internal teams’ acculturation to design approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Design leadership: Provide clear direction to your team, in line with the vision, business objectives, and user needs, to guide the team in creating coherent and engaging user experiences.
- Team leadership: Manage and animate the team of 3 designers. This includes assisting with roadmap management, mentoring team members, promoting a collaborative work environment, and stimulating innovation within the team.
- Interfunctional collaboration: Work closely with Design and Product teams to align product vision, co-organize delivery cycles, and achieve team goals. Facilitate communication with departments such as Product, Tech, and Marketing to ensure a common understanding of Design goals and maintain excellence in user experience.
- Design process management: Oversee and improve the Design process, from Discovery to Delivery. Continue to enhance our processes and define best Design practices with other Leads and the HOD.
- Evolution of Design culture: Work on Design strategy with the HoD, Lead product designers, and Design Ops. Promote the Design culture within Accor, foster innovation and creativity within your scope.
Requirements
- Graduate of a top Engineering or Generalist Business School, with a focus on computer science or a specialized Master’s degree in Design.
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively with stakeholders from different departments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to present analysis results in a clear and concise manner.
- Master user experience design both strategically and operationally and be able to explain it to both expert and novice interlocutors.
- Master the methodology and tools related to Product Design.
- Minimum successful experience of 4 years in a similar position combining Product Designer expertise and management.
- Experience in B2C Consumer and e-commerce is a plus.
- You are rigorous and organized, able to lead and prioritize team work.
- Empathy, active listening, and pedagogy are keywords for you.
- At least one initial experience as Lead Product Designer in a product organization.
- Fluent in English (all presentations conducted in English).
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Ability to simplify complex subjects.
- Focused on Product Design.
About Accor
Accor is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong commitment to innovation and digital transformation. Our Digital & Business Factory is a hub for creativity and innovation, where we develop new products and services to enhance the guest experience.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A comprehensive training program.
- A chance to work on exciting and innovative projects.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about product design and e-commerce, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
