VP of Experience Design

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We’re BCG Digital Ventures. Welcome.
 
We are an ever-growing global team of the world’s most remarkable entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, venture architects, product experts and investors. Our ventures create a strategic advantage for the most important global companies.
 
This is BCG Digital Ventures. Adventure awaits you…
Introducing our Venture Build Team.
 
We have entered a decade of disruption of large corporate business models, driven by a step change in the power of technology and the audacity and speed of start-ups. To be fit for the future, visionary companies will deliberately re-imagine themselves by injecting or attacking established models with new ideas fuelled by technology.
 
Our Venture Build Team consists of world-class business strategists, researchers, product specialists and designers. Together, we are helping corporations own the next horizon of innovation.
As the VP of Design, you will:
  • Function as a steward for the DV Experience Design methodology, helping to develop the DV approach for the Innovation and Incubation phases of our ventures
  • Provide deep subject matter expertise in venture immersion sessions, pitches, and internal venture team meetings in the area of digital Product Design
  • Develop your external reputation as a luminary for DV Design in the area of digital Product Design through speaking engagements, blog posting, networking events and being a brand ambassador
  • Drive continuous Design improvement across all US DV ventures
  • Work with the team to define and develop new capabilities and offerings for DV clients in the area of Experience Design
  • Encourage and coach the Experience Design team to push IP and thought leadership
  • Lead the Experience Design cohort consisting of ~60 UI, UX, Visual, Motion and Presentation Designers across the five US DV locations
  • Be responsible for recruiting, training, deployment, development (performance management) and retention of the Experience Design cohort
  • Coach and mentor the Experience Design leaders in the US and other DV global regions
  • Foster relationships with the DV leadership across cohorts and levels to realize successful cross functional collaboration on our ventures and in our organization
As a VP of Design, we are looking for someone with:
  • 15+ years of product-centric Design experience
  • A successful track record at a known software/digital Design agency or fast growth tech company
  • Extensive experience leading organizations of at least 25 team members
  • A proven track record of successfully launching multimillion dollar digital products into the market, incl. responsibility for the execution of the brand
  • Experience in designing and revising live digital products that are in front of consumers
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in a design discipline (e.g. Graphic Design)
  • A Master's degree from an accredited educational institution in a design discipline (e.g. Interaction, UX, Design Management)
  • Can share a portfolio that represents a mixture of creative work led through a team and individual creative explorations
  • Can showcase examples of driving Design industry thought leadership (e.g. articles, blogs, speaking engagements)
  • Has to be willing to relocate to Manhattan Beach if not already residing in the greater LA area
As a VP of Design, you will need:
  • Master craftsmanship in the area of Design, with deep technical knowledge in the areas such as UI, UX, Motion and Visual Design
  • The ability to manage different perspectives in a multi-stakeholder environment
  • The ability to develop and communicate a vision for the cohort with input from others
  • The ability to think strategically as well as creatively, taking into account the viability and feasible of the product or venture in addition to the customer desirability
  • A hyper awareness of critical trends in Digital Product and Design space
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to be a servant leader that recognizes the importance of coaching, listening, decisiveness, consistency and fairness, rolling up your sleeves when needed and shares the spotlight with the team
  • The ability to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information and thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually-demanding and service-oriented environment
  • The ability to effectively communicate design methodology and strategy to clients and other external stakeholders

To learn more, visit us at BCGDV.com. BCG Digital Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

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