Visual Design Director

About the role

The Opportunity Are you a visionary leader with a strong design sensibility, proven experience in scaling creative teams, and a passion for elevating user experiences? If so, you will want to join our dynamic User Experience Design organization at Nutanix, where you'll have the opportunity to define the visual aesthetic of our product portfolio and inspire a talented team to transform complex technical concepts into beautifully intuitive digital experiences.

What You Will Bring

• Strong design sensibility with expertise in Visual Design, Graphic Design, or related fields.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and scaling creative teams in fast-paced environments.
• Mastery of UI design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and hierarchy.
• Deep experience in producing and managing enterprise-grade design systems.
• Knowledge of web accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across diverse functions and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cloud computing or related technical domains is a significant plus.
• Experience with mentoring and developing designers to succeed in complex environments.

Your Role

• Lead and scale a high-performing visual design team across multiple geographies.
• Develop and execute a long-term vision for the Visual Design function that aligns with business objectives.
• Drive the creation and maintenance of a scalable and accessible design system in collaboration with engineering.
• Elevate design quality across the Nutanix product portfolio, ensuring clarity and competitive differentiation.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering both technical and soft skills for success in enterprise environments.
• Advocate for the value of visual design at all organizational levels.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and marketing to ensure cohesive design and brand alignment.
• Establish a strong team culture that attracts top-tier talent and promotes inclusivity and creativity.

Work Arrangement

This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $240,000 and USD $ 480,000 per year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).