Director Design Strategy (m/f/d) at Edenspiekermann | hitIT
Director Design Strategy (m/f/d)
September 2, 2026
Hybrid
Lead
Berlin, DE
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Description
Edenspiekermann, an independent design consultancy, seeks a Director Design Strategy to lead client engagements end-to-end, focusing on product strategy, AI-driven development, and design culture. The role involves translating user research into actionable strategies, coaching teams, and contributing to the company's product strategy offering. Candidates need extensive experience in product strategy or digital consulting, with a strong design eye and excellent communication skills.
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In accordance with European anti-discrimination legislation, this job is open to all candidates
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Responsibilities
Lead client engagements end-to-end from product market fit workshops to product org design
Help clients invent and sharpen product direction by translating user research, market signals, and business goals into actionable strategy
Guide product innovation engagements including AI-driven product development and agentic workflow integration
Know how product teams tick and unlock them by restructuring setups, clarifying decision rights, or redesigning ways of working
Bring a strong design eye and advocate for design culture within client organizations
Act as primary contact and project owner for clients, driving trust, clarity, and strategic confidence
Coach and inspire more junior colleagues to grow into strategic contributors
Help shape Edenspiekermann's product strategy offering, contributing to pitching, delivery, and method development
Requirements
Minimum of 8 years of experience in product strategy, product design, or digital consulting with at least 3 years in agency context
Strong track record working with product teams in complex organizations, ideally in enterprise or regulated industries
Deeply fluent in product thinking including product-market fit, iteration frameworks, and full lifecycle of digital product development
Hands-on experience with AI-driven product development and real proof points in agentic workflows or AI product strategy
Eye for great design and appreciation for design culture, with working knowledge of brand strategy mechanics
Excellent communication skills for facilitating C-level strategy sessions and running hands-on product workshops
Fluent in English; German is a strong plus
Consultancy mindset with structured thinking, business acumen, and ability to work in ambiguous environments
Ready to take ownership, make decisions, and bring energy to complex client situations
Disciplinary leader with ability to build, develop, and retain a team, fostering feedback and accountability
Conditions
Central role in dynamic, independent design consultancy with international portfolio spanning enterprise product design and regulated industries
Direct access to partners and senior leadership with flat hierarchies, real autonomy, and room to shape product strategy
Dedicated team of high-profile designers and strategists driven by a no-ego, high-craft culture
Personal responsibility, space for own ideas, and opportunity to grow with the company and practice
30 days paid vacation, hybrid work, and dog-friendly Berlin office
Work-life balance support including potential four-day week if needed
Benefits including Urban Sports Club, food club, and ESPI cuisine
Regular team gatherings and in-house coaching and mentoring
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