Senior Director, User Experience | Fully Remote US

HireVue, the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers skill-based talent acquisition, is currently searching for a Senior Director, User Experience to join our Product team, reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer.

The User Experience leader and team is chartered with driving seamless, user-centered design, with scale and elevating the product experience.  The User Experience Leader will lead the development of a scalable design system, improve design processes, and ensure collaboration with product, engineering, and data science teams. Their focus will be on delivering user-centered solutions that enhance both usability and customer satisfaction, driving measurable business outcomes.  The role is a player/coach role with a starting team of four direct reports with areas to grow and develop the team.  A focus on developing new products that have both consumer (candidate) experience opportunities and enterprise talent team experiences.

The Senior Director of User Experience will be part of the Product & Technology leadership team, providing thought leadership and ownership on all design decisions.  Additional responsibilities include providing scaled processes to ensure high quality, consistent visual and interactive design, regular status reporting, UX initiative updates, and other responsibilities as assigned. 

The ideal candidate has experience in scaling SAAS organizations, is a motivated self-starter with leadership, management, collaboration, and communication capabilities that can work cross-functionally.

• Proven experience (10+ years) in user experience design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.

• Degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Cognitive Science, or Fine Arts preferred.

• SaaS & Enterprise-Level UX

  • Experience in designing for SaaS platforms, particularly in complex enterprise environments.

  • Knowledge of user needs in B2B and B2C contexts, including considerations for scalability, integrations, and enterprise clients

• Design Systems & Component Libraries

  • Proven experience in building and scaling design systems that ensure consistency across products.

  • Knowledge of how to create reusable components that integrate seamlessly into a product development process.

• UX Research & User Testing

  • Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including usability testing, A/B testing, and ethnographic research.

  • Ability to synthesize user feedback and data into actionable insights that inform design decisions.

• Interaction Design (IxD) & Information Architecture (IA)

  • Expertise in creating intuitive and efficient user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.

  • Ability to structure and organize information effectively to ensure clear navigation and accessibility for users.

• Agile & Lean UX

  • Experience working within agile frameworks, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to deliver design work in sprints.

  • Lean UX approaches to deliver iterative design solutions that evolve through continuous feedback loops.

• Prototyping & Wireframing Tools

  • Mastery in using design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision for wireframing, prototyping, and mockups.

  • Familiarity with tools for testing and sharing designs, such as Zeplin or Abstract.

• Visual Design & UI

  • Strong understanding of visual design principles, including color theory, typography, layout, and branding.

  • Ability to ensure that the product’s visual design aligns with the brand while delivering a seamless user experience.

• Data-Driven Decision Making & UX Analytics

  • Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Hotjar, or Mixpanel to analyze user behavior and make informed design choices.

  • Ability to measure design impact on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as user engagement, retention, and task completion rates.

• Accessibility & Inclusive Design

  • Knowledge of accessibility best practices (e.g., WCAG guidelines) and experience designing inclusive experiences for all users.

All team members at HireVue are expected to embody our core values, which are the H.E.A.R.T. of HireVue. They are: Hero for our Customers, Enjoy the Journey, Always do the Right Thing, Reach Forwards, and Take Action and Go. 

This position is a work-from-home role. The individual in this role must be able to work from home in an environment free from distractions, where they can attend virtual video meetings. 

HireVue takes security seriously and has measures in place to protect work-related data in a remote setting. Our organization has implemented a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy, HireVue uses Google User Enrollment, which ensures personal apps and data are kept separate from work apps and data should you choose to use your personal device for work purposes. HireVue can manage only the work-related aspects of the device, ensuring privacy for personal data.

Flexible Paid Time Off | Medical, Dental, Vision | 12 Weeks Maternity & Adoption | 401K match

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HireVue is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under the law. HireVue is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

HireVue is NOT currently hiring in:

AK, IA, ME, MS, NM or WV.

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