Director, Product Design

Mission

At Databricks, our mission as designers is to make data science simpler and more accessible so that more people can contribute to solving the world’s toughest problems. Product Designers at Databricks balance the creativity of a craftsperson with the analytical curiosity of a data scientist. We believe in the traditional and timeless value of great graphic design - while at the same time, we have a restless desire to get to the truth and make the best decisions possible using data. We design simple and collaborative products that have the power to delight a discriminating and highly technical audience. 

The impact you will have

• Build and manage multiple product design teams across a broad range of surface areas  including administration and authoring 
• Own a small but strategic set of IC projects which will keep your leadership close to the craft and rooted in the needs of the customer 
• Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and leadership to shape the future of the Databricks platform 
• Shape and influence the product roadmap by building partnerships with other leaders, informing your decisions with data, and relying on your skillset as a designer to prototype your ideas and communicate visually 
• Partner closely with a world-class (and global) team of product managers, engineers, content designers, user experience researchers, data scientists, and product growth analysts to deliver high-quality experiences for people across markets, platforms, and product surfaces.
• Oversee multiple projects and scale design resources accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met, your org is effective, and team members are set up for success by setting clear and measurable goals.
• Develop design talent and build a thriving culture where designers grow in their careers and feel a strong sense of inclusion and belonging.
• Design and scale the organization and equip the team to achieve their goals.
• Foster a strong, collaborative design practice.

What we look for

• 10+ years of work experience in  product design or a related field 
• A bachelor's or master’s degree in design, computer science, human-computer interaction, or related field
• 6+ years of leadership experience with direct reports under your guidance and leadership, including hiring and developing senior managers and individual contributors
• 10+ years of experience working collaboratively with product, engineering, design, content, and user research teams
• Senior people management, team development, recruiting, and org building experience
• Experience growing a strategic design practice within design teams
• Visual and interaction experience in software design
• Able to effectively communicate design solutions to all audiences, inclusive of executive leadership and the C-suite
• Able to deeply understand business goals and outcomes by leveraging the use of data analytics, user testing, and research to inform and validate design decisions and focus on constant improvement
• Organizational and analytical experience