VP of Design
Join the VRChat Team!
VRChat offers a first-of-its-kind, game-changing platform that provides an endless collection of social VR experiences and gives the power of creation to its robust community. With over 250,000 worlds and growing, VRChat’s vision is to allow users to bring their imaginations to life and help shape the metaverse anywhere in the world on any device. VRChat has raised $100M to date with the support of investors Makers Fund, Anthos Capital and HTC and is building out a strong team to achieve hypergrowth in the coming years.
Job Overview
The VP of Design is a key leadership role at VRChat, playing a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and user experience of our products. This person will lead a talented design team (across Product Design, System Design, Art and User Experience Research), set the overall design vision, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of design into all aspects of product development.
The role reports into the CPO & EVP at VRChat, and will work closely with various stakeholders on the executive leadership team, the heads of various functions, and periodically interact with the VRChat Board of Directors as well.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design Leadership
- Provide strategic direction for the overall design vision, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, design methodologies, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
Product Design
- Oversee the end-to-end design process, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring a user-centric approach.
- Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to drive the delivery of visually stunning and intuitive user interfaces.
Brand Development
- Manage and evolve the company's brand identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
- Work closely with marketing teams to develop visually compelling and cohesive brand campaigns.
User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI)
- Define and enhance the overall user experience, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey for our customers.
- Drive the development of intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces across web and mobile platforms.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including product managers, engineers, and executives, to ensure design solutions align with business goals.
- Champion the importance of design thinking throughout the organization.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior design leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing design teams.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, including product design, branding, and user interfaces.
- In-depth knowledge of design principles, trends, and emerging technologies.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate and evangelize design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Work from anywhere! VRChat is a 100% remote company
- Health Benefits
- 401K for US & RRSP for Canadian Employees
- Stock Options
- Generous paid holiday schedule
- Unlimited/Flexible vacation time
- Paid parental leave benefits
VRChat is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. VRChat fosters a diverse, creative, and collaborative environment where anyone can contribute to any of the ongoing projects or direction of the roadmap at any time. If you’re a passionate team player who wants to have an impact on a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!
Offers are subject to satisfactory background and reference checks.