Deepgram · 2 weeks ago
Director of Product Design
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expDeepgram is the leading voice AI platform for developers building advanced speech technologies. They are seeking a Director of Product Design who will lead design initiatives while mentoring a team of designers and collaborating with cross-functional partners to shape product experiences.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingDeveloper APIsNatural Language ProcessingSpeech Recognition
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to high-priority design initiatives — from discovery through delivery — while mentoring designers across the team
Set a clear, compelling vision for design and user experience across our products, and guide teams toward it through critique, collaboration, and craft
Work directly with cross-functional partners in Product, Engineering, and Research to shape strategy and roadmap decisions
Hire, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing design team; foster a culture of feedback, rapid iteration, and continuous learning
Elevate design quality and consistency through thoughtful systems, documentation, and process improvements
Represent the voice of design at the leadership level, advocating for user needs and design impact in key product decisions
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership capacity
Experience creating impact with user growth and engagement type work
Comfort with talking to users, analyzing data, and studying successful products
Demonstrated success in mentoring designers and scaling teams without losing design quality or velocity
Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered product thinking, interaction design, and visual polish
Preferred
Experience solving for B2B and consumer audiences. Bonus points for experience designing for developers
Experience balancing self-service and enterprise customer needs
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision benefits
Annual wellness stipend
Mental health support
Life, STD, LTD Income Insurance Plans
Unlimited PTO
Generous paid parental leave
Flexible schedule
12 Paid US company holidays
Quarterly personal productivity stipend
One-time stipend for home office upgrades
401(k) plan with company match
Tax Savings Programs
Learning / Education stipend
Participation in talks and conferences
Employee Resource Groups
AI enablement workshops / sessions
Company
Deepgram
Deepgram provides a voice artificial intelligence platform for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice applications.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$229.09MKey Investors
AVPTiger Global ManagementIQT
2026-01-13Series C· $143.17M
2022-11-26Series B· $47M
2021-02-03Series B· $25M
Leadership Team
Scott Stephenson
Co-Founder and CEO
Adam Sypniewski
Chief Technology Officer
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