Product Design Director / Head of UX (d/f/m)
Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. You will lead and further develop our DACH UX practice across the entire value chain — from research to delivery. You will balance craft excellence, delivery quality, and operational health, while shaping a strong and future-ready UX department.
You will also lead international project teams for ambitious brands to create user-centered experiences that drive measurable growth.
Delivery excellence Oversee project quality and collaborate with the leadership team to evolve our processes and maintain our competitive edge.
Cross-functional and international alignment: Experience: 15+ years in UX/Product Design within fast-paced agency environments and complex digital ecosystems. Proven track record with large, international brands; e-commerce experience is a plus.
Operational Agility: Performance-driven, with a solutions-oriented approach to handling escalations and complex project demands.
Ability to translate complex UX strategies into persuasive pitches that build long-term trust with senior stakeholders.
Language: Full professional proficiency (C1) in both German and English.
Flexible, hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
~ Company pension scheme.
~ 50 personal monthly allowance via our dedicated benefits apps for use across daily expenses and lifestyle perks.
~ Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.
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