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
• Industrial Services
• Manufacturing
• Machinery
• Information Technology & Services

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