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The contract for this position is a Full-time contract

What's the salary range for the Lead Product Designer position?

The suggested salary for this position is $167,000-$225,000*

Is telecommuting possible for this position?

No, telecommuting is not possible for this position

Lead Product Designer job at Valence

Valence has built the first-ever, first-to-market AI coaching platform for enterprise, offering personalized, expert, and human-like guidance & support to any leader or employee. At Valence, we're not just talking about the future of work – we're actively shaping it.

From your first interaction with us, you'll notice we're different. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be part of a revolution in the traditionally static space of corporate learning and development.

At Valence, you won't just implement solutions for our clients; you'll be helping to architect the future of leadership in the age of AI. And we'll be honest – this is not for everyone. But for those with an insatiable curiosity, a passion for innovation, and a desire to transform how businesses approach leadership, this could be the career-defining opportunity you've been waiting for.

The future of leadership development is waiting, and we want you to help shape it.

The Role

As a Lead Product Designer at Valence, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing leadership development through design. You'll craft intuitive, powerful user experiences for our AI-powered coaching platform, directly impacting how industry giants like Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and General Mills develop their leaders. This isn't just about creating beautiful interfaces – it's about solving complex problems with elegant simplicity, making AI coaching accessible and engaging for many levels of leadership. You'll work closely with our engineering, product, and client solutions teams to shape the future of our platform. We're looking for someone who can translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into user-friendly designs, pushing the boundaries of what enterprise software can achieve. If you have a passion for user-centric design and are excited by the challenge of making AI technology intuitive and impactful, this role offers you the chance to lead a design revolution in corporate learning.

About Valence

We're a Series A B2B SaaS company, backed by Insight Partners, that's pioneering the first generative AI leadership coach for large enterprises. Our mission is to transform how the world's biggest companies approach learning and development, helping teams work better together. We've been featured in Harvard Business Review, and our client list reads like a Who's Who of global business, including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, General Mills, ServiceNow, AstraZeneca, Experian, and Bristol Myers Squibb.

What You'll Do

Lead the design strategy and execution for Valence's platform, ensuring that it is visually stunning, intuitive, and effective.
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to create designs that align with our business goals and resonate with our users.
Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and pain points, and translate these insights into powerful design solutions.
Develop and maintain design systems that enable our teams to move quickly and consistently as we scale.
Guide internal team and external vendors and contractors to set standards based on experience and best-in-class design.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of experience in product design, preferably within an early, B2B rapidly growing Saas company as a founding/lead designer.
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX/UI design, including experience with complex, data-intensive applications.
Experience working with engineering teams to implement designs, with a strong understanding of the technical aspects of product development.
Ability to lead design projects from conception to execution, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Valence

Ownership of design projects and strategic input from day one in our dynamic, learning-focused environment.
Direct access to the executive team and a transparent culture that values your input on strategic decisions.
Competitive salary and equity packages.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision) from day 1.
Provision of tools and resources to ensure your success, including learning tools, hardware, and software.
401k options for US-based employees.
Generous PTO, company-wide R&R shutdowns, and paid leave for parents.
A WFH stipend, phone stipend, and support to work in a WeWork or other preferred workspace.

Location and Work Environment

This is a primarily remote, work-from-home role in PT or ET. Candidates must be comfortable balancing colleagues in global timezones, as needed. Candidates must have valid ID/passport and must not have any restrictions on their travel abilities due to work authorization or permits in the US.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process. If you have any questions, please reach out to Allison Langille, Head of People, at [email protected].

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