VP of Design

We are seeking a visionary Vice President of Design to lead our creative team in New York. This full-time role is pivotal in shaping the design direction of our products and ensuring a cohesive, user-centered experience across all touchpoints.

About the role

As the VP of Design, you will report directly to the CEO and collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders in product, engineering, and marketing. You’ll be responsible for elevating our design standards, fostering innovation, and driving a culture of excellence within the design organization. This is an opportunity to build and scale a world-class design team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term design vision and strategy for our products, aligning with business goals and user needs.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing design team, including UX, UI, research, and content design disciplines.
• Partner with product and engineering leaders to prioritize and deliver impactful design solutions that enhance user experience and drive business outcomes.
• Establish and uphold design systems, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency across all products.
• Champion user-centered design principles, advocating for research, testing, and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with marketing and brand teams to ensure a cohesive and compelling brand experience across all channels.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to inform design innovation.
• Represent the design team in executive discussions, presenting insights, progress, and strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (Director, VP, or equivalent) overseeing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proven track record of scaling design organizations and delivering high-impact products at a consumer or enterprise scale.
• Deep expertise in UX, UI, design systems, and research methodologies, with a portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop talent while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Experience working in agile environments and partnering with product and engineering teams to ship products iteratively.
• Passion for design excellence and a relentless focus on user needs and business outcomes.

Skills

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with prototyping tools (e.g., Framer, ProtoPie) and design system management (e.g., Storybook).
• Understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data and research to inform design decisions.