About Glean
Glean is on a mission to make knowledge work faster and more humane, transforming how people work with AI assistants that enhance creativity and execution. Founded by ex-Google and Facebook engineers, Glean connects industry-leading search capabilities to generative AI for enterprises.About the role
Glean is searching for an experienced Product Design leader to develop and grow our product design team, and oversee the design of our product. You will grow and manage a diverse group of design managers, product designers, content designers, and user researchers to create the best possible end user experience for Glean customers, and have the time of their careers while doing it. Youโll lead by example as you facilitate cross-functional collaborations and identify opportunities for the design team to operate more strategically, holistically, and effectively. Youโll work closely with our Head of Product, Product Engineering, Marketing, Data Science, and other function leaders as you establish a high bar for design execution and a vision for the future of our product.What you will do and achieve
- Lead and grow a team of world-class product designers, researchers, and content designers to consistently execute on company goals and deliver high-quality product to our customers, balancing urgency and keeping a high quality bar.
- Refine and lead the standard for design processes at Glean.
- Mentor and develop the skills, talents, and careers of the designers and design managers on your team, coaching them to success and impact, and establish clear standards for performance and quality.
- Collaborate closely with leaders in Product and Engineering to ensure that product areas are both planning well and hitting their metrics.
- Craft a compelling long term design strategy and vision and work closely with other leaders to articulate Gleanโs product vision and strategy through design.
- Build a thriving, collaborative, safe, and fun culture where designers can do high-quality work and lead in creating the future of AI at work for all knowledge workers in the world.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience successfully coaching and managing performance of teams in Product Design, Content Design or UX Writing, and UX Research.
- A genuine curiosity about AI and what this means for the future of work, design, interaction patterns, etc.
- A strong portfolio of product work showcasing exceptional visual and interaction design craft.
- Hands-on, collaborative, low-ego leader with a high level of ownership and drive.
- Experience sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for your team.
- Mastery of the craft of design and in-depth knowledge of human-centered design practices.
- Strong experience partnering with PM, Engineering, and Marketing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Vision and Dental coverage
- Flexible work environment and time-off policy
- 401k
- Company events
- Home office improvement stipend
- Annual education stipend
- Wellness stipend
- Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
