At Pictory, we're all about making video creation a breeze! We're a rapidly growing SaaS solution that empowers businesses and individuals to create stunning videos with ease. Our mission? To become the go-to provider of video creation magic for the digital world!

Role Overview

We are looking for a visionary Head of Design to lead our design team and elevate our product experience. This role requires a strategic thinker who is passionate about user-centered design and has experience building and managing design systems that scale. The ideal candidate will blend creativity with a deep understanding of SaaS products, working closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to shape the future of Pictory.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of talented designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth.
• Product Vision: Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to craft and execute a compelling design strategy that aligns with our business goals and user needs.
• User Experience: Champion user-centric design principles and ensure every feature and product release offers a seamless and intuitive experience for our customers.
• Design Systems: Build and maintain scalable design systems and standards that unify the visual identity and interaction patterns across our platform.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Success, to ensure a consistent and high-quality experience across all touchpoints.
• Research & Insights: Conduct user research, usability testing, and market analysis to inform design decisions and iterate on the product based on user feedback.
  
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in transforming ideas into scalable SaaS designs, ensuring every user interaction feels effortless and engaging.
• 3+ years of experience in a design leadership role, overseeing and guiding design teams, driving creative direction, and ensuring the successful delivery of design projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX/UI design, design systems, and product strategy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and advocate design decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong understanding of HTML/CSS principles and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers.
• Hands-on experience in the video editing or content creation world would be a big bonus.
  Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus (but not a deal-breaker)

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Competitive benefit package
• Exciting, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial culture
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and shape the future of video content creation.

Pictory is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Pictory does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join Us

If you are a passionate design leader looking to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Email your resume and portfolio to us at careers@pictory.ai.