Snowflake Design is a world-class team of curious problem solvers on a mission to evolve and improve how the world works with data. Great design is a strategic differentiator for Snowflake — but that differentiation doesn’t come automatically. We’re looking for talented, collaborative designers to join the team and drive the mission forward while doing career-defining work.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Product Design to lead our design efforts and elevate our product experiences to new heights. As a key member of the design leadership team, reporting to  the VP of Design you will play a pivotal role in defining our design strategy, driving innovation, and championing a user-centric approach to product development. Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, you will bring a wealth of experience in designing for a variety of product tools and crafting scalable design systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in design leadership roles, with a passion for diving deep into the details of the work. 

AS A DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DESIGN AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:

• Provide visionary leadership to the product design team, setting clear goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, and inspiring team members to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, product management, and engineering teams to define the product design strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.

• Lead by example in advocating for a user-centric approach to product design, leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights to inform design decisions and drive continuous improvement.

• Invest in the growth and development of the design team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to help team members reach their full potential.

• Maintain rigorous standards of design quality and integrity, conducting regular design reviews, usability testing, and audits to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.

• As a Product Design Director, you will lead and manage teams to ensure our products and features are valuable for customers, easy to use, and of the highest level of craft and execution

• Build and manage a talented, diverse, inclusive team of product designers and leaders that consistently delivers on projects and is well-balanced across a range of design skill sets

• Oversee multiple projects and scale design resources accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met, your org is effective, and team members are set up for success by setting clear and measurable goals

OUR IDEAL DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DESIGN WILL HAVE:

• 14  years of relevant experience in product design and a demonstrated track record of success in designing enterprise software solutions.

• At least 8 years of leadership experience managing design teams, including hiring and developing senior managers and individual contributors with a proven ability to inspire, mentor, and develop talent.

• Experience scaling teams in fast paced, dynamic environments

• Expertise in designing for complex data-driven applications, with a strong understanding of user workflows and information architecture.

• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining design systems, with a keen eye for detail and consistency.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to a diverse set of stakeholders.

• A passion for staying abreast of emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices, with a relentless drive for excellence and continuous improvement.

• An eye for talent with an extensive network of top designer practitioners, you know what great looks like to help build out the Snowflake Design team.

• Experience growing a strategic design practice within design teams

Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.