Product Designer, Platform

Vanta
Summary
Join Vanta, a remote-first company, as a Staff Product Designer and contribute to securing the internet and protecting consumer data. Lead the design and execution of strategic projects, conduct customer discovery to inform product strategy, and identify design-driven initiatives with organization-wide impact. Mentor other designers and contribute to refining the design system. This role requires 8-10+ years of experience delivering high-quality B2B SaaS products and a proven track record of maintaining high executional quality and organizational impact. Vanta offers industry-competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work hours and location, and a collaborative work environment.
Requirements
- 8-10+ years of experience delivering high-quality B2B SaaS products on large-scale projects
- Demonstrated track record of maintaining high executional quality and organizational impact
- Independent in driving discovery processes and leveraging customer insights to inform product strategy and define design directions
- Skilled in leading the design process from ambiguity to concept and execution for entire product areas
- Strong ability to mentor and influence others, including senior and executive management teams
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex problem-solving
- Proven success in driving design strategy, systemic thinking, and strong product sensibility
- Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly articulating design concepts to diverse audiences
- Proficient in managing complex projects, timelines, and proactive escalation handling
- Portfolio required, showcasing consumer-grade craftsmanship and effective product solutions tailored to customer needs
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of strategic projects that deliver substantial customer value and impact multiple departments
- Conduct customer discovery to inform product strategy, helping to craft compelling narratives that support the vision and objectives
- Identify and lead design-driven initiatives with organization-wide impact
- Enhance the influence of the Design organization by working openly, sharing customer insights, communicating design solutions, and improving the ways we work
- Mentor other designers, helping to refine concepts and elevate design quality
- Contribute to and refine our design system to ensure it aligns with strategic goals while maintaining consistent, high-quality design standards
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in GRC or security is beneficial, it is not required, as many of our successful team members have thrived at Vanta without it
Benefits
- Industry-competitive compensation
- 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
- 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
- Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
- Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours and location
- Open PTO policy
- 11 paid holidays in the US
- Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney