Lead Digital Product Designer
In 1837 Charles Lewis Tiffany founded his company in New York City where his store was soon acclaimed as the palace of jewels for its exceptional gemstones. Since then TIFFANY & CO. has become synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftsmanship and creative excellence. During the 20th century fame thrived worldwide with store network expansion and continuous cultural relevance, as exemplified by Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the film starring Audrey Hepburn.
Today, with more than 13,000 employees, TIFFANY & CO. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market jewelry, watches and luxury accessories – including more than 5,000 skilled artisans who cut diamonds and craft jewelry in the Company’s workshops, realizing its commitment to superlative quality.
The Company operates more than 300 TIFFANY & CO. retail stores worldwide as part of its omni-channel approach. To learn more about TIFFANY & CO. as well as its commitment to sustainability, please visit tiffany.com.
Job Description
Position Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
Tiffany & Co. invites an experienced Lead Digital Product Designer to begin an exciting new chapter and truly lead the creative vision within our Global Digital Experience Design & Innovation team. Leveraging your UI expertise, you'll define—not just deliver—the visual aesthetic and user experience across our luxury e-commerce, retail tools, and in-store digital platforms. This is your opportunity to shape intuitive, elevated digital experiences informed by insights, analytics, and Tiffany’s iconic brand principles. Collaborate with diverse teams globally, guiding innovative digital projects that redefine luxury at every touchpoint.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead projects from concept to final implementation, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing design language across all digital platforms.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysis, developers, and marketing, to create visually compelling and user-centric designs.
- Oversee the day-to-day tasks and outputs of our international digital design partners & agencies.
- Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI components to ensure consistency and scalability across all digital products.
- Conduct regular design reviews and provide constructive feedback to other designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to ensure Tiffany & Co. remains at the forefront of digital design innovation.
- Create high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and interactive designs to effectively communicate design concepts to stakeholders and development teams.
- Ensure that all UI designs are aligned with Tiffany & Co.'s brand identity and aesthetic standards.
- Develop, validate, and execute product strategies across teams, initiatives, and channels to help drive a luxury omni-channel experience to all our customers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in Product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in creating visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces.
- Must be based and eligible to work in the USA (NYC)
- Proven experience leading design projects and mentoring junior designers.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant software.
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale to stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for creating pixel-perfect designs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated user-centric approach to work, with experience in delivering elevated and intuitively designed digital experiences crafted with direct input from user insights, analytics, and brand principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the eCom and luxury or fashion industry.
- Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
- Knowledge of UX principles and best practices.
- Be familiar with user insight generating and validating methods and tools, such as User Testing & Research, AB/MVT, and Analytics (ContentSquare).
The hiring range for this position ranges from $134,810 - $158,600. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.
About Us
Tiffany & Co. is formed from many facets - talented people who make our community stronger with their creativity, perspective, and lived experience. Creating an inclusive workplace and workforce where everyone belongs is at the core of our values. We’re committed to creating a more inclusive jewelry industry that empowers people of all backgrounds to shine and evolve to new heights.
We believe reaching your full potential requires a solid foundation, and your well-being is a central pillar. Tiffany employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including global benefits like adoption and surrogacy assistance, and parental leave, as well as programs that support mental, emotional, physical, and financial well-being. We also offer competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, paid time off, alongside other meaningful employee offerings.
