Head of Design

Dataiku is the Platform for AI Success, the enterprise orchestration layer for building, deploying, and governing AI. In a single environment, teams design and operate analytics, machine learning, and AI agents with the transparency, collaboration, and control enterprises require. Sitting above data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and AI services, Dataiku connects the full enterprise AI stack - empowering organizations to run AI across multi-vendor environments with centralized governance.The world’s leading companies rely on Dataiku to operationalize AI and run it as a true business performance engine delivering measurable value. For more, visit the Dataiku blog, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.Design the Future of an AI CompanyThe world's most innovative companies are redefining how work gets done with AI. At Dataiku, we're helping lead that transformation, and how we show up in the market matters. We're looking for a Head of Design to shape the next chapter of the Dataiku brand.This is more than managing a design team. It's an opportunity to define how one of the most innovative enterprise AI companies expresses itself across every experience, campaign, event, story, and interaction. You'll help determine how customers experience Dataiku. How prospects discover us. How analysts, partners, investors, and employees experience our brand. How we create memorable moments on stage, online, in product, and in person.Earlier this year, we introduced a refreshed Dataiku brand, modernizing our visual identity and positioning to reflect the next chapter of our company. Now we're looking for a creative leader who will continue bringing that brand to life consistently, thoughtfully, and boldly across every touchpoint.This role will help shape the next phase of our Design organization as we continue to grow, expanding capabilities, embracing new technologies, and ensuring design remains a strategic advantage for the business. If you're excited about building teams, elevating brands, and exploring how AI can enhance creative work, we'd love to meet you.The OpportunityReporting to the VP of Brand & Corporate Marketing, you'll lead our global Design team and partner closely with Brand, Communications, Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, Events, Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership.You'll balance strategic brand leadership with hands-on creative direction while helping evolve our Design organization – with members in the US and Europe – to support the next phase of Dataiku's growth.What You'll DoShape How Dataiku Shows Up in the WorldYou'll help ensure every expression of the Dataiku brand feels thoughtful, cohesive, modern, and unmistakably Dataiku.This includes:Continuing to apply and evolve our recently refreshed global brandMaintaining and expanding our design system across marketing and corporate assetsEnsuring consistency across campaigns, digital experiences, events, presentations, web, social media, and customer communicationsRaising the overall quality and craft of everything we createLead a High-Performing Design TeamYou'll lead, mentor, and inspire a talented global team while helping create an environment where designers can do the best work of their careers.You'll:Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of designersFoster a culture of collaboration, creativity, curiosity, and continuous learningImprove creative workflows and project intakeBalance priorities across a fast-moving global businessSupport career development and coaching across the teamPartner Across MarketingYou'll collaborate closely with Brand, Communications, Product Marketing, and Growth Marketing to develop creative that supports every stage of the customer journey.This includes work across:Brand campaignsProduct launchesDigital advertisingPaid socialAccount-based marketingOut-of-home campaignsWebsite experiencesCustomer marketingExecutive presentationsSales enablementResearch reports and ebooksSocial mediaYou'll help determine when work is best executed internally and when agency support is the right solution.Bring the Brand to Life Through ExperiencesYou'll partner with our Events and Brand teams to create memorable brand experiences across:Dataiku Succeed in the U.S. and EuropeIndustry conferences and sponsorshipsPop-up hospitality experiencesExecutive keynote presentationsSales KickoffInternal company eventsCustomer and partner experiencesContinue Building Our Brand ExperienceYou'll explore opportunities to expand how customers and employees experience the Dataiku brand beyond traditional marketing.This includes supporting initiatives such as:Branded merchandise collectionsCompany store experiencesEvent merchandiseEnvironmental brandingCreative standards across physical and digital experiencesHelp Expand Video & Motion CapabilitiesAs video becomes increasingly important to our marketing strategy, you'll partner with Marketing leadership to help evolve our creative capabilities.You'll provide creative direction across:Customer storiesCustomer testimonialsExecutive thought leadershipProduct launchesSocial media videoMotion graphicsEvent contentYou'll also help determine when projects should be produced internally versus through agency or freelance partners.Embrace AI as a Creative AdvantageAs an AI company, we believe great design and emerging technology go hand in hand.We're looking for someone who is excited to explore how AI can improve creative workflows while preserving exceptional craft and thoughtful design.You'll:Champion the thoughtful adoption of AI-powered creative toolsHelp designers work more efficiently through modern workflowsEvaluate emerging creative technologiesShare best practices across the teamFoster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement/developmentBuild Strong Creative PartnershipsYou'll manage relationships with creative agencies, production partners, and freelancers that extend the capabilities of our internal team.You'll help determine the right balance between internal execution and external support while ensuring exceptional quality across every project.What We're Looking ForRequired10+ years of professional design experience3–5+ years leading and managing creative teamsExperience managing teams of at least five designersStrong portfolio demonstrating exceptional corporate brand workExperience leading multidisciplinary design projectsExpertise across digital, web, campaigns, events, presentations, and brand systemsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsExperience partnering with senior stakeholders across Marketing and the businessThis role requires to be based in the East Coast of the USPreferredExperience in B2B enterprise software or technologyExperience supporting high-growth organizationsExperience partnering with Growth Marketing teamsExperience managing agencies and freelance partnersInterest in AI-powered creative tools and workflowsFamiliarity with motion design and video production workflowsWhy Join Dataiku?This is an opportunity to build on the momentum of our recent brand refresh and help shape how one of the world's leading enterprise AI companies is experienced across every touchpoint.You'll lead an exceptional team, influence a globally recognized brand, and have the opportunity to grow the Design organization alongside a company that's redefining what's possible with AI.We're looking for someone who is equally energized by beautiful craft, smart systems, emerging technology, and building an environment where great designers can do the best work of their careers.Compensation and BenefitsThe final compensation package for this role will be determined during the interview process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, internal equity, education, skill set, experience and training. Eligible roles may also be entitled to receive commission or other variable compensation through Dataiku's incentive compensation program. Dataiku also offers comprehensive benefits, including stock options, medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, a 401k company match, paid vacations and sick leave, paid parental leave, employer paid disability coverage, and additional health and wellbeing perks and benefits. Dataiku reserves the right to amend or modify employee perks and benefits at any time.US only national base pay ranges$168,000—$220,000 USDWhat are you waiting for!At Dataiku, you'll be part of a journey to shape the ever-evolving world of AI. We're not just building a product; we're crafting the future of AI. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a company that values innovation, collaboration, and your personal growth, we can't wait to welcome you to Dataiku! And if you’d like to learn even more about working here, you can visit our Dataiku LinkedIn page.Our practices are rooted in the idea that everyone should be treated with dignity, decency and fairness. Dataiku also believes that a diverse identity is a source of strength and allows us to optimize across the many dimensions that are needed for our success. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, veteran status or any other aspect which makes an individual unique or protected by laws and regulations in the locations where we operate. This applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, performance, promotion and termination and all other conditions and terms of employment. 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