OpenTable is looking for a Vice President of Product Design & Research to lead the product design and research function, shape the visual identity, define design strategy, and ensure high-quality creative output for their marketplace and SaaS offerings.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in product design with 5+ years in a leadership role building and scaling a large, multi-disciplinary design organization preferably in B2C or marketplace companies.
- Strong portfolio that showcases defining long-term design strategy, complex and creative UX solutions, visual design and solid information architecture.
- Proficient in using quantitative and qualitative data to steer design thinking and measure the success of product changes.
- Strong point-of-view on modern, effective design processes and systems.
- Proficient in current design software and tools.
- Experience partnering with and influencing cross-functional teams and managing design projects from concept to completion.
Responsibilities
- Define, evangelize and implement a design vision and strategy that articulates OpenTable’s product vision and aligns with our company’s business objectives.
- Oversee the end-to-end design process - ensuring high standards of quality, consistency and aesthetics across all in-product experiences in a timely manner.
- Partner with and influence marketing and brand teams to ensure consistent and market-leading visual experiences across all digital touchpoints.
- Champion a customer centric, data driven and market aware approach that implements research and data.
- Lead, mentor and inspire a diverse team of designers and research ops across multiple product verticals.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, customer centricity and collaboration within the organization.
- Invest in upleveling design craft.
Other
- This is a hybrid role requiring working from the San Francisco office 2x/week.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Compelling storyteller who can inspire diverse audiences.
- Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters.
