Director, Product Design

About the role

Join the public powerhouse that is securing the future of AI. Rubrik has officially entered a new era. Fresh off a headline-making successful IPO and boasting over $1.57 Billion in ARR, we have the market stability of a giant and the hunger of a startup. We’ve already conquered Data Security—now, we are pivoting to our most ambitious mission yet: Securing and Accelerating the World's AI Transformation. As a Director, Product Design at Rubrik, you will be pioneering the next generation of User Experiences for the enterprise!

What You'll Do

• Build & Lead High-Performing Teams: Recruit, mentor, and retain a world-class team of designers. You’ll be responsible for their career growth, providing coaching on both craft and navigational "soft" skills to help them scale their impact.
• Define Strategic Vision: Partner with VP and Director-level leadership in Product Management and Engineering to define the long-term roadmap. You’ll transform high-level business goals into actionable design strategies that balance immediate needs with a "North Star" vision.
• Champion Design Excellence: Ensure all team deliverables meet the highest standards of craft, usability, and visual consistency across the product.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Establish and refine design processes that allow the team to move fast without breaking the user experience. You will oversee the end-to-end execution of complex product areas, ensuring a high bar for quality and consistency.
• Evangelize Design Culture: Act as a primary advocate for Design across Rubrik. You’ll bridge the gap between technical complexity (cybersecurity, AI, infrastructure) and consumer-grade usability, ensuring that "Design" is seen as a business differentiator, not just a service.
• Deepen Customer-Centricity: Lead the team in cultivating direct customer relationships. You’ll ensure that research and validation are core components of the design cycle, keeping us grounded in real-world enterprise problems.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years in a formal people management role.
• Strategic Portfolio: A portfolio that showcases not just beautiful UI, but your ability to lead teams through complex problem-solving, organizational shifts, and successful product launches.
• Business Acumen: The ability to speak the language of PMs and Engineers. You understand how design decisions impact the bottom line and technical debt.
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills. You can command a room of executives and inspire a team of designers with equal ease.
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Design (Product, HCI, etc.) or equivalent experience. A Master’s degree in HCI or an MBA is a great bonus for this level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design (Product, HCI, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• A Master’s degree in HCI or an MBA is a great bonus for this level.
• At least 3 years in a formal people management role.
• The ability to speak the language of PMs and Engineers. You understand how design decisions impact the bottom line and technical debt.
• Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills. You can command a room of executives and inspire a team of designers with equal ease.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience in defining and implementing design strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven track record of leading design teams to successful outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary within the range of $250,300—$350,800 USD.
• Eligibility for bonus potential.
• Equity and benefits package.

Pay

The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact Information

Please send your resume and a link to your work to noopur.mer@rubrik.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.