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Product Design Manager

Lightspeed Commerce

Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

Lightspeed Commerce is seeking a Product Design Manager in Auckland to lead a talented team working on challenging projects in retail and inventory management. You will help turn complex business goals into clear design actions and support a team in delivering top-notch user experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Translate complex business goals into actionable design work.
  • Apply strategic thinking to identify and solve key problems.
  • Lead design strategies backed by data and user research.
  • Evolve design systems and support prototyping efforts.
  • Mentor team members and drive a high-performing culture.

What You Need to Bring

  • Experience leading design teams in cross-functional settings.
  • Strong knowledge of design, technology, and product development.
  • Hands-on experience in B2B product design and service design.
  • Comfortable designing digital and physical experiences.
  • Proficiency in Agile, design sprints, and tools like Jira, Figma, and Miro.

Perks & Benefits

Enjoy a flexible work environment, Lightspeed share scheme, unlimited paid time off, remote working opportunities, health and wellness benefits, subsidised public transportation, and more. Work in a brand new office in Newmarket, Auckland with complimentary meals and events hosted by the Auckland Culture Club.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Product Design Manager
  • design strategy
  • user insights
  • design systems
  • mentorship
  • Agile
  • prototyping
  • Figma
  • B2B
  • inventory management

How to Get Hired at Lightspeed Commerce

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Lightspeed Commerce's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight design leadership and Agile experience.
  • Practice design cases: Prepare examples of design strategy and prototyping work.
  • Be interview ready: Demonstrate clear communication and team mentorship.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice Figma prototype development
Review Agile methodologies and Jira usage
Study design system evolution examples
Analyze user research case studies

Behavioral Questions

Share leadership examples
Describe conflict resolution instances
Discuss team collaboration scenarios
Explain mentoring experiences