Design Director

June 6

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Description

• Lead design operations, partnering closely with the VP of design and Head of Production to make sure the team is operating efficiently and maintaining a high quality bar • Oversee design reviews, crits and sprints for the wider team helping to maintain a consistent process for a high functioning team • Mentor and inspire a high-performing design function, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence • Collaborate on strategic direction and design vision, ensuring alignment with company objectives • Stay abreast of industry trends, design methodologies, and emerging technologies to chart the course for industry-leading design excellence • Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to drive the delivery of delightful and intuitive user interfaces • Champion the importance of design thinking throughout the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field or equivalent work experience • Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior design leadership role (with management experience), in a high growth consumer facing company, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing design teams • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design leadership, including product design, branding, and user interfaces • In-depth knowledge of design principles, trends, and emerging technologies • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate and evangelize design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Ideally can demonstrate experience and proficiency in leading/designing for cross-platform products, including spatial and 3D environments and tools • Ideally has driven creation, maintenance, and governance of robust design systems and UI frameworks

Benefits

• Work from anywhere! VRChat is a 100% remote company • Health Benefits • 401K for US & RRSP for Canadian Employees • Stock Options • Generous paid holiday schedule • Unlimited/Flexible vacation time • Paid parental leave benefits