Vice President of Software Design

併牡; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a visionary Vice President of Software Design to lead their design teams in San Francisco. This pivotal role involves shaping the future of digital experiences by creating intuitive tools that empower users. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in UI/UX design, a strong portfolio, and a passion for building creative teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence product development through collaboration with diverse teams and spearhead innovation in emerging technologies. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and inclusivity, and help redefine how people interact with technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity packages

Health, dental, vision insurance

Mental health resources

Oura Ring plus employee discounts

20 days paid time off

13 paid holidays

8 days flexible wellness time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading design teams and a strong portfolio in UI/UX.
• Deep understanding of the tech industry, especially wearable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design teams and set high standards for design excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed design into product cycles.

Skills

User Interface Design

User Experience Design

Leadership

Communication Skills

Storytelling

Cross-functional Collaboration

AI-powered Experience Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.

We are looking for a visionary Vice President of Software Design to lead our software design teams and help establish the San Francisco Design Studio as a center of excellence for product creation. Reporting to ŌURA’s Chief Design Officer, this leader will play a critical role in shaping the future of our digital experiences. To design in this context is to craft meaningful relationships between humans and technology—to understand humanity, biology, and culture—and to create intuitive, empowering tools that help people live their dreams.

What you will do:

• Lead and inspire ŌURA’s software design teams, setting a high bar for design excellence across mobile, web, and future platforms.
• Define and drive the creative and artistic vision for software experiences that reflect ŌURA’s mission and brand.
• Champion a cohesive, user-centered design language that unifies product experiences and meets strategic business goals.
• Partner with Industrial Design and Interaction Architecture teams to craft seamless, end-to-end integrated experiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, science, and marketing to embed design deeply into product development cycles.
• Spearhead innovation in emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on AI-powered, contextual, and agentic interaction models.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing software design team, cultivating a culture of excellence, experimentation, and inclusivity.

This is a San Francisco-based role that involves regular interaction and collaboration with Oura colleagues in Finland and across the US.

Requirements

We would love to consider you for this role if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, HCI, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• A portfolio that demonstrates excellence in both UI and UX across relevant industries.
• Extensive and diverse experience in leading design teams as a function head, or head of design.
• Passion for building creative teams and conditions for creative excellence.
• Deep understanding of the tech industry; experience with wearable technologies or health-related digital products is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing AI-powered experiences, with a working knowledge of the technologies that enable them.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience working within or alongside global organizations, navigating cultural nuances and distributed teams with ease.

Benefits

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.