Director, UX Design Job at Vasion in Lehi

Vasion is looking for a Director, UX Design that exemplifies our core values and wants to be part of our growing team. We are committed to making digital transformation attainable to everyone by building an affordable, integrated SaaS solution that automates business processes. Vasion offers a flexible working environment for our 300+ employees across the world, including at our global headquarters in St. George, Utah, or in one of our other offices in the UK, Germany, and Lehi, Utah.POSITION SUMMARY The Director of UX Design is responsible for leading the UX design strategy and execution across all product lines. This role demands a visionary leader with a deep understanding of user-centered design, a passion for creating intuitive and compelling user experiences, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure that design standards are met throughout the product development process. The Director will manage a team of UX designers, researchers, and potentially other design-related roles, ensuring that all products are designed with the user in mind.RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute the UX design strategy aligned with the company's overall product vision and business goals.Lead and mentor a team of UX designers, researchers, and other design professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.Advocate for user-centered design principles across the organization, ensuring that user experience is prioritized in product development.Oversee the design of user interfaces, ensuring they are aesthetically pleasing, functional, and aligned with the brand.Drive the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that effectively communicate design concepts.Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design practices, applying this knowledge to improve the company's products.Work closely with product managers, engineers, marketing, and other stakeholders to integrate UX design into the product development process.Present design concepts and user experience strategies to senior leadership, gathering feedback and iterating on designs as needed.Ensure clear communication and alignment between the design team and other departments.Oversee user research activities, including usability testing, user interviews, and surveys, to gather insights that inform design decisions.Analyze research data to identify user needs, pain points, and opportunities for product improvement.Implement and maintain a process for continuous user feedback and iteration.Manage, mentor, and develop the UX design team, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.Allocate resources effectively to ensure that all design projects are completed on time and within scope.Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence within the design team.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, or related field8+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Proven track record of designing and delivering successful digital products.Experience managing and scaling design teams in a fast-paced environment.Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and tools.Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of designers.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies to various stakeholders.Strong proficiency in Figma.Proactive, ownership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives to completion.Experience in SaaSFamiliarity with front-end development and technical constraints.BENEFITS Flexible work environmentDiscretionary Vacation bonusFlexible paid time offPaid parental leaveCompetitive payA full suite of traditional benefitsTraining/Advancement opportunities401k with company-matchMental Health Wellness SupportFinancial wellness educationCompany-contributed HSAHeadquarter perks include gym, pickleball, snacks & drinks, arcade, theater room, monthly All Hands lunch, etc.Lehi, Utah office perks include gym access, snacks & drinks, monthly All Hands lunchOUR CORE VALUES Vasion looks for people who will exemplify its core values and are driven to become:Action Owners (Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin)Candor Seekers (Radical Candor by Kim Scott)Relationship Builders (Leadership and Self-deception by The Arbinger Institute)Storytellers (Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Vasion is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr