Confidential is hiring: Vice President of Design in San Francisco

Vice President of Design

About the Company

Well-established organization providing top-notch analytics solutions

Industry
Computer Software

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2012

Employees
501-1000

Funding
$101-$200 million

Categories

• Information Technology & Services
• Technology
• Big Data
• Big Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Enterprise Software
• Media & Internet
• Search Engines & Internet Portals
• Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• SaaS

Specialties

• business intelligence
• analytics
• data visualization
• dashboards
• reporting
• big data analytics
• data discovery
• data modeling
• data governance
• artificial intelligence
• and business intelligence

Business Classifications

• SAAS
• B2B

About the Role

The Company is in search of a visionary Vice President of Design to lead and scale its global design organization. This pivotal role is dedicated to shaping intuitive, AI-powered experiences that democratize data for a wide range of users, from business professionals to analysts. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and driving the long-term vision for design, serving as a strategic thought partner to product, engineering, and executive leadership, and ensuring design excellence at a strategic level. Key responsibilities include leadership and strategy, cross-functional collaboration, design excellence, customer obsession, and overseeing design operations and tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing high-tech enterprise products, with a preference for those with experience in BI or analytics, and a proven track record of leading large, distributed design teams. Applicants for the Vice President of Design role at the company should have a minimum of 15 years of design experience, with at least 7 years in leadership positions. A strong portfolio showcasing elegant UX at scale, a passion for high-growth, fast-paced environments, and a deep understanding of AI/ML-powered interfaces, search-driven UX, and data visualization are essential. The role requires excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence, as well as a commitment to infusing deep customer empathy and feedback into the design and product development process. The company values diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to creating a respectful culture that fosters continuous improvement and innovation. If you are a design leader with a passion for making the world more data-driven and believe you can contribute to this mission, the company encourages you to apply.

Hiring Manager Title
SVP of Product

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Engineering
• Design
• Information Technology