Head of Product Design

Valence has built the only AI native coaching platform for enterprise, offering personalized, expert, and human-like guidance and support to any leader or employee. We’re not just talking about the future of work — we’re building it now, with the most innovative Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and technology.

Our focus is on the problems that actually decide whether AI changes how organizations operate — the ones with no playbook, no obvious answers, and no guarantee of success. If you want to be part of the small group that defines how AI transforms the future at a global scale, this is your chance.

And this isn’t for everyone. We’re not looking for people who want predictability or incremental progress. We only want those who are restless at the edge of what’s possible, who get bored when things feel “done,” and who are driven to redefine what AI can mean for leaders, companies, and the world. Because at Valence, the work worth doing is the kind that redefines work itself.

The Role

In this role you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing leadership development through design. You'll craft intuitive, powerful user experiences for our AI-powered coaching platform, directly impacting how industry giants like Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and General Mills develop their leaders. This isn't just about creating beautiful interfaces – it's about solving complex problems with elegant simplicity, making AI coaching accessible and engaging for many levels of leadership. You'll work closely with our engineering, product, and client solutions teams to shape the future of our platform. We're looking for someone who can translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into user-friendly designs, pushing the boundaries of what enterprise software can achieve. If you have a passion for user-centric design and are excited by the challenge of making AI technology intuitive and impactful, this role offers you the chance to lead a design revolution in corporate learning.

About Valence

We're the only AI-first company pioneering the first generative AI leadership coach for large enterprises. Our mission is to transform how the world's biggest companies approach learning and development, helping teams work better together through AI-powered personalization that adapts to individual goals and organizational culture using the latest advances in machine learning and natural language processing.

We've been featured in Harvard Business Review, TIME, World Economic Forum, Financial Times, Forbes and an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. Our clients represent the most diverse and sophisticated enterprise AI implementations globally, including Coca-Cola, Delta, Nestlé, General Mills, ServiceNow, Schneider Electric, Deutsche Telekom, AstraZeneca, Prudential, CVS and Bristol Myers Squibb.

Working at Valence means you'll work directly with Fortune 500 technology leaders, building expertise through the most complex enterprise deployments while gaining insight into diverse organizational approaches to AI transformation. These aren't just any enterprise clients - they're the companies defining what AI-first business transformation looks like across every major industry.

• Lead the design strategy and execution for Valence's platform, ensuring that it is visually stunning, intuitive, and effective.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to create designs that align with our business goals and resonate with our users.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and pain points, and translate these insights into powerful design solutions.
• Develop and maintain design systems that enable our teams to move quickly and consistently as we scale.
• Guide internal team and external vendors and contractors to set standards based on experience and best-in-class design.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in product design, preferably within an early, B2B rapidly growing Saas company as a founding/lead designer.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX/UI design, including experience with complex, data-intensive applications.
• Experience working with engineering teams to implement designs, with a strong understanding of the technical aspects of product development.
• Ability to lead design projects from conception to execution, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Ownership & Rapid Growth
• Outsized missions from day one, with direct responsibility for company-defining projects
• Work alongside the executive team with transparency into strategy and decision-making
• Influence on direction through real-time customer feedback and market insights

• AI-First Operator
• Work directly with cutting-edge AI models and next-generation platforms
• Build expertise in enterprise AI implementation across Fortune 500 companies and multiple industries
• Establish yourself as a recognized leader among peers in shaping how AI transforms work at a global scale

• Compensation
• Competitive salary including base + bonuses
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) from day one
• Generous PTO, company-wide R&R shutdowns, and paid parental leave
• Retirement plan support for US and global employees

• Equity
• Meaningful ownership in a venture-backed company at a growth inflection point
• Financial upside that comes from scaling fast
• Top-up grants as we scale and you deliver exceptional performance — your compensation grows alongside your impact

• Top-Performing Culture
• A culture built for top talent: intensity to win, growth without limits, and a team that solves hard problems and celebrates big wins together

Location and Work Environment

Candidates based in New York will be given preference for this hybrid role, 3 days a week in office in Union Square. Remote candidates in other major cities in MT or ET will be considered. Candidates must be comfortable balancing colleagues in global timezones, as needed. Candidates must have valid ID/passport and must not have any restrictions on their travel abilities due to work authorization or permits in the US.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process. If you have any questions, please reach out to Allison Langille, Head of People, at [email protected].

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