VP Product Design - SaaS

Telfer Partners; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Telfer Partners seeks a Vice President of Design for a leading SaaS e-learning provider. This role will manage a cross-functional design team, driving innovation and ensuring a cohesive brand presence across all products. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in design leadership and a strong portfolio in SaaS or digital learning platforms.

Benefits

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design leadership roles.
• Strong portfolio in product and brand design within SaaS.
• Deep expertise in UX/UI design and design systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a design strategy for a SaaS platform.
• Drive design innovation across user touchpoints.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing design team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

User-Centric Experience Design

AI Tools Utilization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Master’s degree in Design (preferred)

Job description

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Our client, one of the world’s Leading SaaS elearning platform providers for technical and business teams, is seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President of Design to manage a diverse, cross-functional team encompassing product design, marketing design, brand, video, and copy.

This role reports directly to the Chief Product Officer and will play a pivotal role in shaping the design strategy across a company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge products and services that make a real impact in the industry. As Vice President of Design, you will develop and execute a unified vision that ensures a cohesive brand presence across all products, translating high-level business goals into impactful, user-centric designs. You’ll lead with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and creating experiences that not only meet user needs but go beyond to deliver long-term value.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative company at the forefront of its field, where your design leadership will directly influence the future of the brand and products.

VP, Design: Key responsibilities

Strategic Design Leadership

Develop and execute a design strategy that aligns with the company’s vision for an AI-enhanced learning platform

Drive design innovation across all user touchpoints, from platform UI to marketing campaigns

AI Integration

Spearhead the integration of AI-driven design elements, such as personalised learning paths and AI-assisted interfaces, enhancing the overall user experience

User-Centric Experience Design

Ensure design solutions are intuitive, engaging, and effective in delivering optimal learning outcomes, advocating for the learner’s experience

Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of product, UX, and brand designers

Foster a creative, collaborative, and continuously learning culture within the design team

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Align design initiatives with business goals and technological capabilities in close partnership with Product Management, Engineering, Data Science, and Marketing

Bridge creative and technical teams to deliver cohesive, AI-enhanced solutions

Design System & Brand Stewardship

Oversee the evolution of the design system and visual identity to maintain a consistent and impactful brand presence across all channels

Metrics & Impact

Implement a data-driven approach to design, utilising user feedback, analytics, and A/B testing for continuous improvement

Present design impact and ROI to executive leadership

VP, Design: Skills/experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field

10+ years of experience building and delivering successful B2B or consumer products at scale

10+ years of experience in design leadership roles, with a strong portfolio demonstrating success in product and brand design within SaaS or digital learning platforms

Deep expertise in UX/UI design, visual design, and design systems

Proficiency in leveraging data and AI tools to inform and enhance design choices

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Strategic execution mindset, capable of navigating ambiguity and driving transformation in a fast-evolving industry

Passionate about the future of learning and the role of technology in education.

Ability to switch between the language of business and design, setting meaningful goals and objectives for your team while advocating for critical design choices to company leadership

Preferred

Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field

Experience in business strategy is a plus

Experience with AI-driven products is a significant advantage

Please include the following with your application:

A link to your portfolio showcasing your work or the work of a team that you led, which you can use to speak to your approach and how you measure success.

A competitive package is offered: $180,000 - $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits including Stock Options.

At this time, our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship or provide any immigration support (i.e. H-1B, STEM, OPT, CPT, EAD and Permanent Residency process).

Telfer Partners are retained to handle this vacancy.

The application closing date is Tuesday the 19th of March however, early applications are preferred.

Referral Scheme - Telfer Partners offer a referral reward if we fill this vacancy with someone you recommend. You can send us contact details of anyone you would like to recommend to [e-mail].

Equality Policy - Telfer Partners is committed to upholding a professional and impartial recruitment process. Our Equal Opportunities policy ensures that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religion, age, disability, or union membership status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  E-Learning Providers, Technology, Information and Media, and Software Development

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Inferred from the description for this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

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