About the position
VERSES is a cognitive computing company building next-generation intelligent software systems modeled after the Wisdom and Genius of Nature. We are a distributed, diverse, and inclusive workforce that aspires to do our best work on important problems with exceptional people, and we value: AUDACITY, ASSERTIVENESS, ALIGNMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, ABUNDANCE & AWESOMENESS. We’re looking for trailblazers and problem solvers passionate about tackling important global-scale challenges, so if that sounds appealing, let’s imagine a smarter world together. At VERSES, we're shaping the future of computing with our natural computing platform, Genius. We're looking for an expert Head of Product Design who is as enthusiastic about delivering memorable and desirable experiences for our users!
Responsibilities
- Drive the user‑experience vision for the Genius platform, ensuring intuitive workflows for ML researchers, data scientists, and enterprise developers.
- Lead a distributed team of product designers and UX researchers; mentor designers, establish clear quality standards, and foster a collaborative, inclusive design culture.
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Research to co‑define product capabilities, align on metrics/OKRs, and ensure consistency across all surfaces.
- Translate complex concepts (AI/ML, SaaS, Agent‑based systems) into elegant interfaces that leverage Verses technology capabilities while ensuring transparency, trust, and alignment.
- Develop and refine design processes to support rapid iteration and high fidelity.
- Craft a long‑term UX strategy that balances simplicity with the platform’s technical depth and communicates this vision to stakeholders.
- Accountable to deliver in a player/coach role immediately, to build a solid team in the future.
- Scale and mentor a world‑class design team across geographies; conduct talent sourcing, hiring, and onboarding.
- Create a safe, fun environment where designers can perform at their best and push the boundaries of AI‑enabled UX.
- Lead user needs assessments, task analyses, and usability testing to ensure workflows meet user goals.
- Advocate for inclusive and accessible design, adhering to WCAG guidelines.
- Partner with PMs and engineers to plan product roadmaps, define success metrics, and iterate based on data-driven insights.
- Produce high‑level task flows, storyboards, and prototypes; ensure consistency across web, mobile, edge, and API/SDK surfaces.
- Explore how Active Inference can enhance user productivity.
- Ensure designs facilitate human‑AI collaboration and embed explainability.
- Stay abreast of AI/ML trends, maintain perspective on alignment considerations, and integrate them into the product vision.
Requirements
- 10+ years in product/UX design with 3+ years leading design organizations.
- Experience managing distributed teams and designers.
- Demonstrated experience building design capabilities and processes for complex SaaS or AI/ML platforms.
- Portfolio showcasing strong visual and interaction design craft and a record of shipping intuitive, data‑driven products.
- Deep understanding of human‑centered design practices, research methodologies, and accessibility standards.
- Curiosity about AI and the future of work; ability to translate cutting‑edge AI/ML concepts into usable features.
- Exceptional communication, storytelling, and stakeholder‑alignment skills; comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Nice-to-haves
- Experiment with new and upcoming technologies to explore value addition to the customer.
Benefits
- Global virtual work environment (although some positions may need to operate within specific time zones)
- Generous & robust benefits programs for medical, dental, & vision
- Mental Health wellness programs
- Responsible paid time off policy (RTO), and, of course, company-recognized Holidays!!
- Vested interest in the success of individuals
- Generous total rewards package, which includes equitable base pay, potential for bonuses, and stock options
