Product Design Lead (UX)

Who We Are: VERSES

VERSES is a cognitive computing company specializing in next-generation Artificial Intelligence. Modeled after natural systems and the design principles of the human brain and the human experience, VERSES flagship offering, GIA™, is an Intelligent Assistant for everyone powered by KOSMOS™, a network operating system enabling distributed intelligence. Built on open standards, KOSM transforms disparate data into knowledge models that foster trustworthy collaboration between humans, machines, and AI, across digital and physical domains. Imagine a smarter world that elevates human potential through innovations inspired by nature. Learn more at VERSES, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

We are a distributed, diverse, and inclusive workforce that aspires to do our best work on important problems with exceptional people and we value: AUDACITY, ASSERTIVENESS, ALIGNMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, ABUNDANCE, & AWESOMENESS.

We’re looking for trailblazers passionate about tackling complex challenges with global impact.

Your objective is to deeply understand end user pain points and benefits in order to design experiences that delight and foster retention. You will work cross functionally with engineering, customer success, and leadership and provide rigor, discipline, and a confident voice in the decision making process around product roadmap and feature prioritization. Your success will be measured in peer reviews, customer feedback, and usage metrics.

Requirements

Essential Functions - a/k/a Your Mission

• Lead a team of product designers and provide mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Manage the entire design process, from research and ideation to design, testing, and launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and marketers, to ensure that the product meets business objectives.
• Develop design strategies that align with the overall product vision and goals.
• Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions and validate product concepts.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design concepts.
• Conduct design critiques to provide constructive feedback and ensure design quality.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Participate in recruiting efforts and build a world-class design team.

Great to Haves

Who You Are… [we aren’t looking for perfect…even if you bring some of these things to the table, go ahead and apply!]

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in product design, with a focus on digital products.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions to cross-functional teams.
• A deep understanding of design principles and methodologies, including user-centered design, design thinking, and agile development.
• Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates design thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Experience with user research and testing methodologies.
• Experience in recruiting and building design teams.

Even Better

• Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems such as Mapbox or ArchGIS
• Familiarity with 3D authoring tools and data sets
• Familiarity with business intelligence dashboards such as pie charts, graphs, scatterplots
• Familiarity with designing enterprise scale automated payment processes, product preferences, and account management
• Ability to leverage data and research to inform your design thinking and final solution e.g. A/B testing, surveys, focus groups

Benefits

Aside from being a culture of highly-engaged, collegial, and energized people, at VERSES, we offer:

• Global virtual work environment (although some positions may need to operate within specific time zones)
• 100% Company paid medical, dental & vision benefits
• Financial and Mental Health wellness programs
• Paid time off includes: responsible time off policy (RTO), sick time complying with all State and Federal guidelines, and of course... Company recognized Holidays!!
• Vested interest in developing and growing our people
• Generous total rewards package which includes equitable base pay, potential for bonuses, equities.

• The pay range for our roles are market based and commensurate with multiple factors. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws; with the salary starting at $110,000.
• These statements are meant to comply for positions in the U.S., for positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For positions in Colorado, and New York City, the statements are to comply with applicable laws.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

• Regular, Full-time
• Location: Remote

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

At VERSES, we value diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws. VERSES will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose.

Recruitment Agencies or IT Outsourcing

Thank you for your interest in wanting to help out as a recruitment or IT outsourcing partner. We currently are not accepting additional help from external vendors. No agencies please.