Glassdoor is looking for a Sr. Director of User Experience (UX) Design to drive the strategic design vision, perspective, and execution of our full product suite end-to-end, spanning Consumer and Employer (B2B) facing products. Reporting into the Chief Product Officer, this is a critical role and responsibility. This person will have a front row seat in driving the creative execution of the future product at Glassdoor as well as growing and guiding a full UX/UI team.
An engaging and dynamic individual with a track record of leading a design team while also partnering effectively with the rest of the company
Experience at a leading consumer or enterprise product company with a user-centered focus, preferably in a fast paced startup environment that runs in an agile manner
Experience in responsive web design
Experience in both visual and interaction design
Product design, not landing pages
Expert knowledge of user-centered design principles
Intuitive and highly functional flows
A known leader in the design community, presenting at conferences
At Glassdoor you will...
LEAD
Be an ambassador for UX who can evangelize the role design plays in the success of a product
Create and drive the UX vision with Glassdoor’s executive team to align on how our design strategy impacts our customers & business goals
Demonstrate thought leadership by contributing subject matter expertise in all areas of UX
ENVISION
Take our products to the next level by envisioning how our products can be transformed for the next generation.
Shepard a unified and delightful experience across all Glassdoor platforms
Advocate and be the voice of our customers in the full product development lifecycle
GUIDE
Implement efficient UX/UI processes that help the design team achieve their best possible work as they work with product managers and engineers
Balance hard work with levity, humility and camaraderie
Lead and grow a team of multidisciplinary UX and visual designers with mentorship, design guidance, and strategy.
Enjoy daily interaction, brainstorming, and collaboration with people who are as passionate about the end-user experience as you are
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in management, mentorship, and cultural change
15+ years designing user experiences, and interaction design, for rich, interactive, consumer or enterprise, web applications
Bachelor’s Degree in HCI, Design, Communication, or related experience preferred
This position reports to the Chief Product Officer and is based in Mill Valley, CA (minutes from San Francisco, just over the Golden Gate Bridge). Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, including equity in a startup backed by top-tier VCs.
You must submit an online portfolio (no .pdf files) to be considered
Why Glassdoor?
We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a career community, we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy.
Perks:
Sunny Mill Valley offices located right on the water
Time when you need it - Unlimited vacation days
Free catered lunch with a new menu every day
Fully-stocked break rooms with complimentary food and drinks
Your choice between Mac or PC
Onsite gym with yoga, CrossFit and boot camp classes
Game room complete with ping pong, PacMan, and beer on tap
Dog-friendly office (with a few dog-free zones if you are so inclined)
Frequent company and team outings, including kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, hiking, sports teams, weekly poker nights, and more events put together by our fun committee!
Free parking
4-Time Winner “Best Places to Work” in the North Bay, (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
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