DSGN-001 VP Design

Toronto preferred

Job Description

Our client is seeking a dynamic VP of Product Design to architect captivating experiences that deliver both exceptional user value and significant business impact. In this role you will redefine the future of a critical industry.

This isn't just a leadership role; it's an invitation to shape our client's design philosophy, elevate their product portfolio, and lead a high-performing team in a company hyper-focused on growth and innovation. If you're passionate about driving design excellence, cultivating a culture of innovation, and translating strategic vision into tangible business outcomes, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Design Strategy and Vision:

  • Develop and articulate a clear and compelling design vision that aligns with our client's overall business strategy and product goals.
  • Ensure our client has industry-leading design capabilities.
  • Collaborate with the broader Product Leadership team to define and evolve the product roadmap, ensuring design is a key driver of innovation and differentiation.
  • Drive design thinking methodologies and processes across the organization.

• Product Oversight and Accountability:

  • Effectively advocate for advancing user experience patterns that drive user satisfaction and enable customer goals.
  • Present design concepts and solutions to clients and stakeholders, using persuasive selling skills to influence decision-making.
  • Develop and deliver compelling presentations and narratives that articulate the value of design and its impact on business outcomes.
  • Represent our client and its design vision at industry events, conferences, and other public speaking engagements.

• Team Leadership and Development:

  • Manage performance, conduct regular 1:1s, and create clear career paths for team members.
  • Recruit, hire, and onboard top design talent to build and scale the design team.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the design team, encouraging experimentation, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
  • Ensure design deliverables are high quality and meet expectations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Act as a strong advocate for user-centered design, influencing product decisions and priorities.
  • Communicate design concepts and rationale effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

What You Bring

• A visionary storyteller who can influence executives and embed design thinking company-wide.
• 8+ years of experience in design leadership roles (SVP, VP, or Chief Design Officer level preferred).
• Proven ability to scale and lead high-performing teams in a