Add new product design operations page

Our [design principles](https://design.gitlab.com/get-started/principles/) are outlined in the Pajamas Design System and guide all product design work.

## Working in Product Design

- [Product Design Operations](/handbook/product/ux/product-design/operations/) - Headcount planning, procurement, labels, and team processes

## Workflows, programs, and resources

### For Product Designers

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title: Product Design Operations

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  Operational guidance for Product Design team members including headcount planning, procurement, labels, and team processes.

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This page contains operational information for working on the Product Design team at GitLab.

## Talent Assessment: Performance Factors Worksheets

In Product Design, we utilize [performance factor worksheets](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KgmIt7Umm0XH2-74jMBpOl67Yko1t2uK) (**🔒 internal only**) as a way to facilitate talent assessment and growth conversations between managers and their direct reports. These worksheets are available in Google Sheets format and the spreadsheets include tabs for a mid-year and year-end review, as well as a tab to list Achievement, Strengths, and Opportunities throughout the year.

It is strongly encouraged for each team member to have their own worksheet created at the start of the fiscal year so that it can be used as a tool throughout the entire year.