Company Description
Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention’s online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include:

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

Job Description
As we continue to scale, we are seeking a Director of Product Design to lead our Product / UX design team and shape the future of user experiences across Vention’s ecosystem, from 3D design to automation workflows and machine operation.

• Lead and scale the UX function across Vention’s software platform, setting a high bar for design quality, usability, and user-centered innovation.
• Own the UX strategy, aligning it with Vention’s product roadmap, brand identity, and overall company vision.
• Build and mentor a team of UX and UI designers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and innovative culture.
• Champion user-centered design practices, incorporating user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform product development.
• Lead by example through active design work, especially in early concept development, complex UX flows, or areas requiring cross-functional alignment
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure cohesive and delightful user experiences across web, and physical products.
• Advocate for design in strategic discussions at the leadership level, helping influence product and business decisions through the voice of the user.
• Continuously evolve our design processes, tools, and systems to support scale, agility, and consistency as the company grows.
• Shape and elevate Vention’s design system, ensuring scalability, coherence, and accessibility across all user touchpoints.
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