Director, User Experience

At Imply, we are on a mission to help developers become the new heroes of analytics. Our unique database, built from Apache Druid, enables them to develop the next generation of analytics applications.  With Imply, developers can build without constraints as our database lets them create interactive data experiences on streaming and batch data with limitless scale and at the best economics.  

Backed by leading investors including a16z and Bessemer Venture Partners, Imply is on a fast growth trajectory - disrupting the $100B database market - with customers including Salesforce, Reddit, and Intercontinental Exchange.  Come join our team of disruptors, pioneers, and innovators!

The Role:

We are looking for a talented, hands-on User Experience leader who is passionate about technology and about building high performing teams that empower our users to solve mission-critical business problems through intuitive, powerful user interfaces. You will have the chance to define the Imply experience, leading a UX team who works on projects impacting thousands of companies and people, making it easier for them to make insightful data-based decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Deeply understand our users and our product
• Leading the overall user experience - interaction design, visual design, and user research - for all Imply products 
• Building out the UX team and managing the ongoing projects, ensuring timelines are communicated and work is aligned to the product roadmap
• Developing hiring plans and managing staffing, prioritization, and timelines across multiple projects and teams
• Defining design guidelines, systems, processes and best practices that ensures quality, consistency and scalability of the product
• Ensuring continuous learning from our diverse set of personas including data engineers, curators, analysts and business users to deliver powerful yet simple experiences that meet the needs of each
• Championing user centered design practices and communicating the needs of customers and users throughout the organization
• Working closely with your engineering and product management counterparts to create a collaborative and productive design culture
• Upleveling the team by reviewing their designs and providing feedback and guidance

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience leading UX teams, with a strong portfolio of real world projects and a strong track record of cross-functional collaboration
• A solid understanding of design methodologies and practices such as user-centered design, interaction design, and information architecture with strong competencies across multiple areas
• Experience developing hiring and staffing plans
• Experience leading and/or conducting user research with the ability to clearly synthesize actionable results 
• Experience creating and maintaining design systems
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant design field, or equivalent professional work experience
• Experience with data visualization tools, data platforms, or enterprise B2B applications is a plus
• A history of open-source contributions is a plus

What we offer:

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Program
• Fertility Coverage
• Pet Insurance 
• Dependent Care FSA
• Mental Health Support
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off - USA Only
• Wellness Stipend
• Home Office Equipment Reimbursement
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Individual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications aligned with Imply’s internal levelings guidelines and benchmarks. The below range encompasses roles with on target earnings. This role is also eligible to participate in Imply’s equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Compensation: $204,000 - $330,000

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that certain minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Imply, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in the future. 

Imply is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Please note, applications and candidate submissions are subject to our privacy policy and, for California residents, the CCPA terms available at https://imply.io/privacy.

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