Scale is looking for an experienced product design leader to manage the growing Product Design team. This role will report directly to the VP of Engineering. You will be the voice of our users and customers while partnering with leaders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales to understand, scope, and resource the company's product design needs. You will grow the product design team, coach & mentor its members, and ensure consistent user experience across all of Scale's products.
Responsibilities:
Build and lead a team of product designersDrive product design strategy and nurture Scale's design processes, systems and technical expertiseDevelop a partnership with Product & Engineering to optimize user experienceFoster design culture and promote strong team moraleCollaborate with engineering and product teams to define measurable OKRs for the team during the quarterly planning cycle, and allocate & deploy resources in alignment with the company goalsCultivate career and skill growth opportunities for your reportsEstablish a deep understanding of Scale's verticals and product ecosystemQuickly grasp and translate ambiguous feedback and communications into clear, actionable plans and solutions for your teamBalance competing interests diplomatically and with an open mind while also prioritizing Scale's visionRequirements: 8+ years of total Product Design experience3+ years of experience managing designers and growing a teamAn excellent portfolio showing UX, UI, and visual designHighly skilled in Figma (and other design tools)Strong ability to "filter out the noise" in order to prioritize and adjust scope to align best with the company needsExceptional communication & presentation skills that enable productive and collaborative working relationshipsExperience delivering 0-1 products from concept to launchExperience and passion for mentoring DesignersThrive under pressure and can seamlessly adapt to rapid changesShown success working in and leading teams in a scrappy and fast-growing environmentExperience creating and/or maintaining robust design systemsExperience in enterprise SaaS companies or productsNice to haves: Prior experience working at start-upsExperience designing cutting-edge AI and ML technologiesBackground working in Enterprise SaaS, B2B, D2CExperience designing for new products from the ground upA passion for AI and Scale's mission to accelerate AI developmentA deep interest in innovating towards complex problemsCompensation: Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity-based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.
About Us: At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products power the world's most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
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