VP - Product Design

Who we are: 

Responsive (formerly RFPIO) is the global leader in strategic response management software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-powered Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage responses at scale, empowering companies across the world to accelerate growth, mitigate risk and improve employee experiences. Nearly 2,000 customers have standardized on Responsive to respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests and more. Responsive is headquartered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO and Coimbatore, India. Learn more at responsive.io.

The Vice President of Product Design is responsible for overseeing the design and user experience of all product lines. This role involves building and leading a team of product designers to create innovative and user-centric products that align with the company’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product design, extensive experience in leadership, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.

What you will do: 

• Develop and execute the product design strategy in alignment with the company’s overall vision and objectives.
• Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, marketing, and other departments to ensure cohesive and effective product designs.
• Oversee the entire product design lifecycle, from user research and concept development to prototyping, testing, and final implementation.
• Ensure all product designs are user-centered, addressing user needs and enhancing user satisfaction and engagement.
• Maintain and evolve design systems, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all products.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and integrate relevant innovations into the design process.
• Present design concepts and strategies to executive leadership and stakeholders, clearly articulating design decisions and their business impact.
• Manage design budgets and resources, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness in the design process.
• Build a team of product designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Continuously lead, build, coach and inspire diverse staff with the goal of ongoing individual improvement and retention, establishing a culture that encourages and motivates members to achieve their maximum potential

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in product design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading successful product design projects and teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of product design work and innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies clearly.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, InVision, etc.).
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and user experience best practices.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into effective design solutions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Saas organizations
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and design thinking.

Additional Information:

At Responsive, our mission is to establish ourselves as one of the best places to work by building trust, respecting personal boundaries, valuing work-life balance, promoting diversity, and inclusiveness, and instilling a true sense of ownership and belonging among every employee that will transcend to delighting customers and creating true market value.
People feel empowered, supported, and included
Trust and transparency are built into the way we work
Creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement are encouraged and nurtured

US-Based Employees can look forward to the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation, Company Bonus
• 401k with company matching
• Unlimited professional development and ongoing learning through LinkedIn Learning Solutions
• 4 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid bereavement
• 4 week sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Weekly virtual yoga sessions
• Mental Wellness Program (EAP) to support your well-being and self-care
• Team events, such as happy hours, off-sites, and team building events
• Best-in-class health benefits, company paid for employee and company contribution for family coverage
• Associates based outside of the US will enjoy similar benefits, comparable and specific to their national standards

Responsive is committed to building and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that we can all be proud of. We encourage people of all cultures, ethnicities, ages, backgrounds, races, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities to apply for our open positions. If you are also committed to this kind of culture and see yourself joining our team, please apply - we look forward to learning more about you!