griddable.io · 5 hours ago
SVP, Chief Design Officer - Slack
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expGriddable.io is seeking an SVP & Chief Design Officer for Slack, a pivotal role to lead the design team shaping the future of work. The successful candidate will define the design strategy, mentor a diverse team, and ensure a user-centered approach to product development, integrating AI collaboration into the Slack experience.
AnalyticsBig DataCloud Data ServicesData IntegrationInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Design Excellence & Craft: Own the ultimate mandate for pixel-perfect execution and the highest standards of design craft. Ensure every experience transcends utility to deliver meaningful joy and unmatched productivity
Strategic Leadership: Define and champion the long-term design vision for Slack, ensuring it aligns with and advances the broader Salesforce strategy
Team & Culture: Attract, hire, mentor, and lead a high-performing and diverse design organization. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Product Partnership: Partner closely with the SVP of Product and the SVP of Engineering to shape product strategy and prototype the path forward
User Advocacy: Serve as the voice of the user within the leadership team, ensuring that user needs and insights drive product decisions
Operational Excellence: Establish and optimize design processes, tools, and methodologies to scale the organization effectively
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, research, and other teams to ensure a consistent and compelling brand and user experience
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in product design, with a significant portion in a leadership role
10+ years of experience managing and leading large, multi-disciplinary design teams
A strong portfolio of successful, consumer grade products with major scale
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role at a top-tier technology company
Deep expertise in user-centered design principles and methodologies
Proven ability to partner with C-level executives and influence product strategy
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Experience designing for enterprise software and B2B SaaS products
Experience with AI, machine learning, and designing for human-agent collaboration
A strong understanding of the Salesforce ecosystem and its products
Experience leading a globally distributed team
Company
griddable.io
Griddable.io is a San Jose, CA based SaaS startup that closed Series A funding in 2017 from August Capital, Artiman Ventures, and Carsten Thoma, founding CEO of Hybris (acquired by SAP).
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$8M2019-01-28Acquired
2018-02-28Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Burton Hipp
VP of Engineering/Founder
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