Design Strategy Director

Runyon Design is a product design and venture studio dedicated to helping companies grow through customer-centered innovation. We are seeking a Design Strategy Director to lead the full product lifecycle, from initial vision and research to launch and optimization, while fostering a collaborative environment for our multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead ideation sessions to concept new experiences, services, and features that create differentiated market offerings.
• Collaborate with partners to synthesize business objectives and user behaviors into long-term product roadmaps.
• Orchestrate various design disciplines, including research, UX, and visual design, to solve complex product problems.
• Provide a business-driven perspective to frame design decisions and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Foster deep partnerships across cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless flow of ideas and high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience leading product design teams within a design studio or internal organization.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to translate research into generative, effective design outcomes.
• Expertise in deconstructing complex situations and devising innovative, strategic improvements.
• Proven ability to tell compelling stories and present strategic thinking to senior partners.
• Thrives in ambiguity and enjoys experimenting with generative ideas to identify disruptive solutions.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with global partners in a fast-paced, sprint-driven environment.
• A collaborative culture that values intentional, research-backed design and prototyping-led workflows.
• Engagement in a dynamic, project-based environment that encourages professional growth and creative autonomy.