Director, Product Design

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The Opportunity:

We are looking to fill an opening for a Director, Product Design to join the Client Experience team.

This is an exciting journey to shape the future of investing for Canadians by delivering best-in-class wealth platforms. As the Director of Product Design, you will help us achieve our bold ambition and bring our visions to-life as well as help us chart the course for our continued success.

Reporting to the Vice President, Experience, Director, Product Design is responsible for managing a team of Product Designers who ensure the solutions we deliver are both desirable and viable. As such, the primary responsibility of the Director of Product Design is staffing, coaching and mentoring strong Product Designers.

We empower our product team to solve difficult customer and business problems in ways that our customers will love, while also delivering business results. A cross-functional and durable product leadership triumvirate consists of a product manager, a product designer and a technology lead that are uniquely responsible for the product's success.

The goal of this group is to deliver effective solutions that are:

Desirable:
Our customers don't simply use our products; they choose to do business with us each day with experiences that are intuitive and pleasurable to use, no matter the complexity

Feasible:
We deliver business results and our teams have the skills to implement and iterate upon the solution

Viable:
We build sustainable products that are well aligned with business objectives and have clear, measurable business outcomes.

The Director of Product Design is a critical role in our organization. We believe innovative companies are built upon strong products, and strong products come from customer-focused, empowered teams. We need you to help us build teams that leverage customer feedback and insights to design experiences that not only meet but greatly exceed customer expectations.

Who you are:

Service  - You put your clients' needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner

Execution  - You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on "getting things done", as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes

Collaboration  - You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority.

You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

Leadership  - You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members

What your day looks like:

As the Director of Product Design, you will lead and manage a team of Product Designers, providing them with guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure their professional growth and success. You will foster a supportive environment where team members can thrive and develop their skills, ultimately contributing to…