Asana · 6 hours ago
Head of Design and Research
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$425K/yr - $500K/yr
15+ years expAsana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration, focused on designing the future of teamwork. The Head of Design and Research will lead Asana's global Product Design and User Research teams, fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring a deep understanding of customer needs across all products and platforms.
CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftwareTask Management
Responsibilities
Lead and scale Asana's global Product Design and User Research teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and design excellence
Oversee the strategic direction and execution of all user research initiatives to ensure a deep understanding of customer needs and behaviors
Drive the overall vision, strategy, and roadmap for the user experience across all Asana products and platforms (web and mobile)
Partner closely with Product Management and Engineering leadership to integrate design and research insights into the product development lifecycle
Champion a human-centered design process, ensuring consistent and impactful customer experiences that align with Asana’s mission
Mentor and develop a team of design directors and research leaders, cultivating their growth and maximizing their impact
Establish and maintain a high bar for design quality and user experience, continuously evolving our processes, tools, and systems
Qualification
Required
Successful track record of leading large Design and Research organizations to deliver delightful and cohesive user experience at scale that produces the best outcomes for customers and the business
15+ years experience in product design with at least 3 years of experience as a design executive leading orgs of 50+ members
Role model of cross-functional collaboration and customer orientation, action-orientation, and of leveraging those skills to achieve great results in the presence of ambiguity
Experience nurturing a work environment that allows everyone to bring their whole selves to work, and values diversity and inclusion, because that is where we know teams perform at their best
Strong customer advocacy with a penchant for data and drive to effectively use technology to solve real customer problems
Experience building SaaS products is desirable
Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making
Benefits
Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
Career coaching & support
Inclusive family building benefits
Long-term savings or retirement plans
In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences
Company
Asana
Asana is a software company that specializes in the fields of work management, productivity, team goals, and project execution.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$453.2MKey Investors
Silicon Valley BankManhattan Venture Partners (MVP)Generation Investment Management
2020-09-30IPO
2020-08-15Undisclosed
2020-06-08Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Dan Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Sonalee Parekh
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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