About this Design Director, Product Design role at Instrument
Instrument is a design and technology company. We build brands, products, and experiences that move businesses forward—by making the complex simple.
For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with companies like Google, ServiceNow, Uber, Eventbrite, and ŌURA, helping them navigate change, launch new ideas, and grow with intention.
Our work spans Brand, Marketing, and Product, but what defines us is how we work. We bring strategy, design, and engineering together from the start, moving quickly from idea to execution and refining as we go. We aim to do great work and be great to work with, because both matter.
We’re a collaborative, hands-on team with roots in Portland and New York and a distributed presence across the U.S. and Europe. We build teams around the needs of the work, staying nimble without sacrificing craft.
We value curiosity, perspective, and continuous learning, and we’re committed to building an inclusive environment where people can do their best work.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
- 8+ years of experience leading the design of complex digital products, platforms, services, or interactive experiences.
- Strong product design expertise, with the ability to connect user needs, business goals, and technical realities.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating closely with strategy, technology, and production partners.
- Systems-thinking mindset with experience navigating large-scale, interconnected experiences.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to lead multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high standard of craft and execution.
- Confidence working directly with clients, building trust, and guiding complex conversations.
- Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI, and enthusiasm for exploring how they can enhance products, experiences, and workflows.
- A collaborative, humble approach to leadership and problem-solving.
Pay Range
What We Offer
What We Offer
Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment
Great Compensation with Annual Reviews (Learn more about our Pay Philosophy)
401(k) Matching with Immediate Vesting
Robust Medical, Vision, and Accident Insurance
Generous Paid Holidays and unlimited PTO
Monthly Wellbeing Stipend
Career Management and Leadership Training
