Senior Manager, Product Design & ResearchAbout VSCO VSCO (pronounced vis–co) is a platform that equips photographers with the tools, community, and exposure they need to expand creatively and professionally. VSCO maintains a rich and authentic creative environment that serves photographers at all levels – preserving a home for creative opportunity, inspiration, and connection.
At VSCO, our mission is to nurture creativity so you can make it. We empower photographers to connect with other creatives and businesses with our suite of creative tools that spans from mobile to desktop and across our global community. We are looking for humble overachievers and self-starters who are naturally curious, highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, ambition, and progress.
About the Role VSCO is looking for a Senior Manager to lead the Product Design & Research team. You will lead efforts to uncover new opportunities, guide product strategy, and deliver best-in-class designs. As the head of the Product Design & Research team, you will cultivate a curious, empathetic, and collaborative working style across the organization. You are both a leader and a maker, able to flex between exploring broad concepts and diving into pixels. Your work will shape the company's understanding of our customers and drive the development of thoughtful experiences that impact millions of creators worldwide.
The day-to-day Work closely with leadership to hone our product vision and roadmapOversee all design & research cycles from early discovery through delivery and evaluationManage and mentor a team of four, including defining growth plans, establishing rituals, and owning the team backlogUphold a high-quality standard, ensuring that work addresses business goals, technical constraints, and user needsIterate on product development processes with cross-functional partnersShape our shared design system and brand languageServe as a chief advocate for creators within the companyProactively drive design initiatives forward with velocity, making thoughtful decisions that leverage our user research & dataMaintain high standards of accountability and ownership, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges quickly and maintain momentumQualifications You have a strong track record of building teams and delivering high-quality work with demonstrated business impact in a start-up environmentExperience designing across web and mobileA growth mindset and ability to lead others through experimentation, failure, and learning loopsFluency across Agile product development processes, design tools, and research methodologiesAn understanding of technical limitations and an ability to advocate for concepts cross-functionallySuperb presentation and storytelling skillsFamiliarity with the photographer experience and digital creative platformsNice to haves Affinity with VSCO's values and mission of supporting photographers so they can make itExperience shaping creative communities and/or creative toolsWhy VSCO? We value the creative process and our employees' opinions — input is encouraged, regardless of your position or title. We want to work with people who are driven and demonstrate initiative in taking our mission to the next level.
We believe in building a safe place for creative expression and celebrating that which makes us human, welcoming unique and personal backgrounds and experiences. We're proud to foster diverse perspectives within VSCO as we continue to build an inclusive culture.
Compensation The base salary for this position may vary based on several factors, including the approved job level. The base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $220,000. Salary is one component of our total compensation package. This position also qualifies for equity (i.e. stock options) and is eligible for discretionary bonuses based on performance.
Please note: The application window for this role will be open until at least 11/18/2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
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