Head of Product Design

Introduction to Demandbase: 

Demandbase helps B2B companies hit their revenue goals using fewer resources. How? By using the power of AI to identify and engage the accounts and buying groups most likely to purchase. Our account-based technology unites sales and marketing teams around insights that you can understand and facilitates quick actions across systems and channels to deliver big wins. It’s flexible, scalable ABM built for you.

As a company, we prioritize both the advancement of careers and the development of world-class technology. We invest heavily in people, our culture, and the communities around us. We have offices strategically located in San Francisco and New York in the US, and Hyderabad, in India and we embrace a hybrid work model in these regions. Outside of these areas we offer a remote work option and boast a significant presence in Austin, TX, Atlanta, GA, and London, UK. Continuously lauded as a great place to work, we are Great Place to Work Certified, and have earned distinctions such as "Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area,"Best Workplaces in Technology," "Best Workplaces for Millennials," and "Best Workplaces for Parents"!

We're committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce. By ensuring that every Demandbase employee is able to bring a diversity of talents to work, we're increasingly capable of achieving our mission to transform the way B2B companies go to market. We encourage people from historically underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Demandbase!

About the Role:

The base compensation range for this position for candidates in the SF Bay Area is: $190,000 - $284,000. For all other locations, the base compensation range is based on the primary work location of the candidate as our ranges are location specific. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, years of experience, and depth of experience.)

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and Grow the UX Team: Hire, coach, and retain top-tier designers and researchers, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence.
• Define and Execute Design Strategy: Translate business priorities into a compelling design vision, strategy, and roadmap that aligns with our product goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, and other stakeholders to design and deliver category-defining products.
• Advocate for User-Centric Design: Be the champion of our users by integrating UX research and insights into every stage of the product lifecycle.
• Hands-On Leadership: Engage in the design process alongside your team, providing creative direction and contributing to UX solutions, UI design, and graphic design when needed.
• Customer Engagement: Interact directly with customers to gather feedback, understand pain points, and ensure our products exceed their expectations.
• Innovate & Iterate: Build a product vision that encourages rapid design experimentation, continuous learning, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in UX, product, or interaction design, with a track record of leading high-performing, scaled Product Design organizations.
• Proven leadership skills in hiring, mentoring, and retaining top design and research talent.
• Deep expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and managing large-scale redesign projects.
• Strong ability to translate complex business goals into user-focused design strategies.
• Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams and executives.
• A credible, passionate advocate for design, with a portfolio that demonstrates a commitment to delivering world-class user experiences.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our employees enjoy up to 100% paid premiums for Medical and Vision coverage, ensuring access to top-tier care for you and your loved ones. In addition, we provide a range of mental wellness resources, including access to Modern Health, to help support your emotional well-being. We believe in a healthy work-life harmony, which is why we offer a flexible PTO policy, 15 paid holidays in 2025—including a three-day break around July 4th and a full week off for Thanksgiving—and No Internal Meetings Fridays to give you uninterrupted time to focus on what matters most. For your financial future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and other valuable benefits to ensure your financial peace of mind.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Demandbase:

At Demandbase, we believe in creating a workplace culture that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We recognize that everyone brings unique experiences, perspectives, and identities to the table, and we are committed to building a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, and we strive to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to succeed and grow, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, background, marital status, genetic information, education level, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected status. We do not automatically disqualify applicants with criminal records and will consider each applicant on a case-by-case basis.

We recognize that not all candidates will have every skill or qualification listed in this job description. If you feel you have the level of experience to be successful in the role, we encourage you to apply!

We acknowledge that true diversity and inclusion requires ongoing effort, and we are committed to doing the work required to make our workplace a safe and equitable space for all. Join us in building a community where we can learn from each other, celebrate our differences, and work together.

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