Director of Product Design at Artsy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Art, Technology, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

  • Understand the power of design to positively impact people’s lives, from partners to users to team members
  • Care deeply about design from high-level vision and strategy to the little details that make a big difference
  • Expert in the craft of design including UX, UI, Visual Design, and Design Systems
  • Proven track record of leading people and teams; giving direction and developing designers’ skills and careers
  • Understand the process of building products in a cross-functional environment and the integral role Product Design plays
  • Product minded and customer obsessed/customer-focused
  • Skilled communicator who knows how to inspire and influence stakeholders and teams
  • Strategic thinker able to balance quick wins and bigger, more impactful pieces of work
  • Solid understanding of relevant technologies and working practices in the industry, with preference for experience in eCommerce and luxury services
  • Based in London and able to work 2-3 days in office (hybrid)

Responsibilities

  • Set the vision and strategy for the Product Design organization as a whole, focusing on impact, agility, and speed to market
  • Be the Chief Customer Advocate–ensuring unrelenting focus on the end-user experience for Marketplace customers (B2C), Gallery Partners, and other key B2B players
  • Be an active member of the PDDE Leadership team, building best practices, ways of working, and a truly collaborative culture
  • Champion high-impact research, partnering with the CPO to create world-class research and design processes that shape the product and drive high-quality decision making
  • Be a thought leader for the PDDE, Product Design team, and Artsy overall, using design thinking and practices to create new products and experiences
  • Understand and recommend ethical, appropriate uses of AI
  • Be responsible for creating a positive and productive working environment for employees from diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Line-manage members of the team in their career growth; developing craft, design thinking, and leadership skills

Skills

Product Design
Design Leadership
UX Design
Strategic Design
Team Building
Customer Advocacy
Design Strategy
Agile Design
User Experience
Marketplace Design

Artsy

Digital platform connecting art collectors and galleries

About Artsy

Artsy connects art collectors with galleries, artists, and art fairs through its digital platform. It provides tools and resources that help art businesses enhance their online presence and increase sales. Artsy's services include brand building, marketing strategies, sales optimization, and collector relations, which are designed to assist clients in navigating the art market. The platform generates revenue through subscription fees from galleries and artists, as well as commissions on sales made through its site. Additionally, Artsy offers webinars and expert discussions to provide valuable insights to its users. The goal of Artsy is to support art businesses in growing their reach and engaging with a wider audience in the digital space.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$97.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Parody art may undermine the perceived value of traditional artworks.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing client relationships.
Increased competition from other platforms may dilute Artsy's market position.

Differentiation

Artsy is the largest online art marketplace with over 1 million artworks.
It connects collectors with 4000+ galleries and top auction houses globally.
Artsy offers comprehensive digital marketing tools for art businesses.

Upsides

Increased interest in digital art and NFTs boosts Artsy's platform usage.
Dustyn Kim's leadership may drive strategic innovations and growth.
Partnerships with major art fairs enhance Artsy's market visibility and credibility.

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