Vice President, User Experience

Vice President, User Experience

About the Company
Innovative custom on-demand manufacturer
Industry
Computer Software
Type
Public Company
Founded
2013
Employees
1001-5000
Categories
Mechanical Engineering
3d Printing
Cnc Machining
Custom Manufacturing
Custom Parts
Finance
Injection Molding
Manufacturing on Demand
Venture Capital
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Industrial Engineering
Software

Specialties
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
CNC Machining
Production Manufacturing
Rapid Prototyping
3D Printing
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
PolyJet 3D Printing
Urethane Casting
Sheet Metal
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Injection Molding
Die Casting
Metal Extrusion
Plastic Extrusion
Metal Stamping
RFQ Service
and Sheet Cutting

Business Classifications
B2B
SAAS
Enterprise

About the Role
The Company is seeking a VP of UX to spearhead the user experience strategy for its digital marketplace, which connects product designers and inventors with manufacturers. The successful candidate will lead a team of UX professionals, including designers, researchers, and writers, and will be responsible for coaching and developing this team. A key aspect of the role is to advocate for user-centered practices across the organization and to become an expert in the diverse user and product landscape served by the company. The VP of UX will also work closely with the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer to evolve the product operating model and guide the quarterly planning process by forming and prioritizing cross-functional objectives.Applicants for the VP of UX position should have a minimum of 12 years of experience in UX, with at least 5 years in a management role leading UX designers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing a team of at least 15 people, including other managers, and of developing UX leadership within product development organizations. Experience in creating and leveraging both qualitative and quantitative insights, as well as a strong commitment to collaboration and feedback, is essential. A background in companies where service design was a significant aspect of UX practices is a bonus. The role requires a leader who is passionate about coaching and developing talent and who can drive the transformation of the organization into empowered, outcome-oriented product teams.
Hiring Manager Title
Chief Product Officer
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Product Management
Engineering
Information Technology

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