Head of Design

Vanta
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Design systems"]

Lead the design function at Vanta, shaping the product’s user experience and design system while guiding a team of designers. Drive cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering to create intuitive, accessible interfaces that support a growing security-focused platform. Embrace AI to boost productivity and impact, champion design excellence, and mentor teammates across remote and office locations.

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Vanta
Vanta
3 months ago

Head of Design

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Job Summary

Lead the design function at Vanta, shaping the product’s user experience and design system while guiding a team of designers. Drive cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering to create intuitive, accessible interfaces that support a growing security-focused platform. Embrace AI to boost productivity and impact, champion design excellence, and mentor teammates across remote and office locations.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and drive the design vision for the product, aligning with company strategy and user needs
  • •Lead and mentor a design team, fostering growth and building a strong design culture
  • •Develop and maintain a scalable design system and component library for consistency across products
  • •Collaborate closely with product management and engineering to deliver high-impact features on schedule
  • •Advocate for accessible, inclusive design and champion UX excellence across the company

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kEquityRemote WorkInternet StipendCellphone Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years in product design with a track record of leading design teams
  • •Strong command of design systems and scalable UI/UX
  • •Experience partnering with product managers and engineers to deliver impact
  • •Advocate for accessibility, inclusive design, and user-centered processes
  • •Proven ability to mentor and develop design talent across teams
Experience:5+ yearsSecurityTrust platformSaaS
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingDesign systems
Languages:English

Company Brief

Vanta
Provides automated security and compliance software that helps companies achieve and maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other security certifications by continuously monitoring systems, controls, and evidence.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series D
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2017
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