Design

Product Design Lead

Sunnyvale, California, United States

23andMe is looking for a design leader that has a wealth of experience in building world-class product UX, product design and marketing design teams. You have a strong visual aesthetic and an eye for creating world class experiences. You are passionate about health and ancestry, our consumers, their user perspectives and the brand journey they are on. We are looking for an exceptional design leader, thinker and communicator to take the brand and product design to the next level and pioneer uncharted territory. You will be responsible for working closely with Product, Engineering and Marketing to produce a one-of-a kind experience, and you excel at building strong cross-functional relationships in a fast-paced organization. 

You will lead the product design team at 23andMe, but ultimately serve the customer. You’re an expert at collaborating, communicating down, up and sideways, so everyone is aware and in sync. You have an understanding of how big and little improvements drive a business forward - and you can do more than just come up with big ideas, you know how to manage teams to get them done. You love directly delivering designs as the majority of your work even as you help coordinate the team overall.

 Who We Are

We are a group of individuals passionate about genetic discovery. 23andMe Research Institute is a nonprofit medical research organization that enables people everywhere to access their genetic information, learn about themselves, and participate in the world's largest crowdsourced research initiative. The Institute aims to be the world's most significant contributor to scientific advancement, uniting people with the common goal of improving health and deepening our understanding of DNA — the code of life.

What You'll Do

• Lead the 23andMe product design team, guiding them to deliver excellent UI/UX, interaction and visual design.
• Personally drive and deliver prolific and high quality product design output
• Expand and perfect our in-house design process. As experiences move from requirements to design to execution, we will look to you to ensure our designs meet brand expectations while driving business results. You will play a critical role in creating a brand accessible to everyone, and making our product understandable and actionable. 
• Mentor and grow a talented team of designers to sharpen their craft and deepen their impact. Set clear goals, manage project loads, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Someone who empowers growth and supports design decisions across all teams.
• Champion the consumer. Obsess over the consumer. Empathize with the consumer. You will drive visual and UX teams in the pursuit of consistent and high quality experiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, scientists, marketing, engineering to develop and evolve product and marketing processes, strategy, and roadmap.
• Willing to take risks and push design boundaries - and has a clear POV that can articulate a concept and hold their opinion, while balancing feedback to get to yes/no quickly.

What You'll Bring

• 6-8 years of work experience focusing on product design and user interface across various platforms, including web, iOS, and Android.
• 5+ years working collaboratively across engineering, product management and user research teams.
• A strong track record of shipped products and services that demonstrates compelling product direction, showcasing a perspective on the creative process and aesthetic.
• Experience working on end-user facing products and experiences.
• Passion to be the voice of design with visibility across our entire organization
• Design leadership experience across the entire product lifecycle managing multiple concurrent projects and budgets.
• User insight and a passion for making peoples' lives better through great product experiences and campaigns.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly explain direction and decisions.
• Experience leading technical discussions with engineering promoting high-quality design systems across all product features and platforms.
• Experience simultaneously managing a variety of complex features with technical and legal constraints.
• Ability to pivot through creative problem-solving.
• Genuine passion for health, science, and education.
• Bachelors Degree in HCI, Graphic Design, Media Arts or similar a plus.

About Us

23andMe, headquartered in California, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. The company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. 23andMe research participants consent to research conducted by 23andMe which is overseen by an independent third-party Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulated under the 'Common Rule' (45 CFR part 46). More information is available at www.23andme.com/research.

At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at accommodations-ext@23andme.com. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.