(EBS-234) - Head of Product Design

RavenPack; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative firm is seeking a Head of Design to shape the visual and user experience of its cutting-edge AI-powered SaaS platform. This pivotal role involves leading a multidisciplinary design team, driving creative strategy, and ensuring alignment with business goals. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional design solutions that enhance user experiences. With a focus on innovation and a commitment to fostering a collaborative culture, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of financial decision-making. Join a diverse team and take ownership of high-impact design initiatives in a dynamic and agile environment.

Servicios

Access to ongoing training

Conferences and learning resources

Dynamic agile environment

Collaborative culture

Diverse global team

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in design, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative user-centric experiences.

Responsabilidades

• Set and communicate a clear design vision and strategy.
• Champion a user-first approach across all design disciplines.

Conocimientos

UX/UI product design

UX research

Leadership

Collaboration

Data-driven decision-making

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in design tools

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Herramientas

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Prototyping tools

Descripción del empleo

About us
At RavenPack we are pioneering the next generation of generative AI tools for the finance industry and beyond. With two decades of experience as a leading big data analytics provider for financial services, we empower some of the world's most successful hedge funds, banks, and asset managers to enhance returns, mitigate risk, and drive efficiency by seamlessly integrating public information into their models and workflows. Building on this deep expertise, we have launched a cutting-edge SaaS platform tailored specifically for financial professionals, setting a new standard in AI-driven decision-making. With the launch of Bigdata.com, we are redefining financial decision-making by harnessing the power of cutting-edge AI and relevant high-quality content. Powered by RavenPack, the global leader in data analytics for financial services with over 20 years of experience and recognized as the frontrunner in the field of Alternative Data, Bigdata.com is focused on making AI truly useful for financial professionals, enabling smarter, faster, and more informed decisions. This is a unique opportunity to work on breakthrough technology used by leading financial institutions including some of the world's most successful hedge funds, banks, and asset managers.

Only candidates with EU legal working status will be considered.

About the Role & Team
As the Head of Design, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual and user experience of our products, driving our creative strategy and elevating our design culture. Your primary focus will be on Bigdata.com, but you will be in charge of the entire product portfolio at RavenPack. You will be responsible for shaping the creative vision and strategy across all design functions including product design, user research, user experience, user interface, and more.

You will lead and inspire a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and cohesive design solutions that drive business success. You will be responsible for guiding a talented team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity and aligning design efforts with business goals. You will lead initiatives that drive high-velocity and high-impact product execution while fostering collaboration across teams.

Your responsibilities will span embedded product operations, cross-product coordination, planning, design operations, new product introduction, and integrating the voice of the customer into our strategies. This role reports to the Chief Product Officer. The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally, is a must.

Knowledge of Spanish is not a business requirement. Only candidates with EU legal working status will be considered.

What you Need to Succeed

1. 10 years of experience in design with a strong track record in UX/UI product design and UX research, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
2. Experience leading design teams through complex product challenges, particularly in fintech, banking, or other highly regulated industries.
3. Proven experience working on SaaS platforms with an understanding of the unique design challenges and user expectations in this space.
4. A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in designing and leading the creation of innovative user-centric experiences across digital products and brand touchpoints.
5. Deep understanding of design principles, UX/UI best practices, and product development processes.
6. Experience working in cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineers, product managers, data scientists, marketers, and more to deliver exceptional design solutions.
7. Strong leadership and people management skills with a history of building and mentoring high-performing design teams.
8. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions to both designers and non-designers.
9. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams.
10. Experience leveraging data analytics to inform design decisions, including working with user behavior data, heatmaps, funnel analysis, and other key UX metrics.
11. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
12. A proactive, results-driven mindset focused on delivering measurable value.
13. Experience with conducting and interpreting user research, A/B testing, and data-driven decision-making.
14. A proactive approach driven by results and focused on delivering value.
15. Experience crafting and leading collaborative product and design workshops.
16. A passion for innovation, design trends, and emerging technologies.

Your Responsibilities

1. Design Leadership: Set and communicate a clear design vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals and values. Inspire, mentor, and grow a world-class design team.
2. User-Centric Design: Champion a user-first approach across all design disciplines (UX/UI, product design, branding), ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience for customers.
3. Collaboration: Partner closely with product management, engineering, marketing, and other teams to drive cohesive design solutions that balance user needs with business objectives.
4. Design Process & Innovation: Establish and optimize design processes, workflows, and best practices to ensure efficiency, collaboration, and high-quality outcomes. Encourage innovation and experimentation within the design team.
5. Team Development: Recruit, develop, and retain top design talent. Foster a culture of feedback, growth, and collaboration within the team.
6. Data-Driven Design: Leverage user research, data, and analytics to inform and iterate on design decisions, ensuring a balance between creativity and performance.
7. Design Advocacy: Advocate for design excellence throughout the organization, communicating the value of design to non-design stakeholders and fostering a design-driven culture.

What's in it for you
Lead with Impact: Take full ownership of high-impact design initiatives, shaping the future of an innovative Gen AI-powered SaaS platform. Your vision and expertise will directly influence the product and user experience at scale.
Work with Cutting-Edge Tech: Collaborate at the intersection of AI, design, and product innovation, leveraging the latest technologies to create world-class user experiences.
Collaborative & Agile Culture: Work in a dynamic agile environment where decisions are made quickly and creativity thrives. We operate with a fairly flat hierarchy, valuing ideas over titles.
Continuous Learning & Growth: We invest in your development, providing access to ongoing training, conferences, and learning resources to keep you at the forefront of design and leadership.
Diverse & Global Team: Join a team that celebrates diversity with 29 nationalities and 24 languages spoken, bringing together unique perspectives to create truly global products.
A Culture That Values Your Contribution: Your voice matters. You'll have a seat at the table, collaborating closely with leadership, product, engineering, and AI teams to craft intuitive, forward-thinking solutions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.