About Faculty
Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI.
We are Europe’s leading applied AI company, founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software and bespoke AI consultancy for various sectors.
Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely.
About the role
Reporting into the VP of Product, this role will assume leadership of the design capabilities across our Frontier platform, focusing on embedding design systems and implementing a design-centric approach to our product development.
You will shape and execute the design strategy for Frontier, applying design-led thinking to both technical and non-technical personas. This role involves strategy and hands-on delivery of product design, as well as leading a team of designers, providing direction, career guidance, and pastoral care.
The role will be highly collaborative, working closely with our product team, solution engineers, sales engineers, and the wider organisation to foster a genuinely design-centric culture.
What you’ll be doing
- Build, set and communicate the design vision and strategy for Frontier, aligned with brand values.
- Ensure that design work maintains a high level of creativity and quality.
- Build a high-performing design team and develop team members.
- Oversee the creation and implementation of design assets including UI/UX, illustrations, and relevant visual elements.
- Ensure consistency of visual identity and brand alignment.
- Work closely with product squads to integrate design into the development lifecycle.
- Advocate for user-centric design, championing best practices across UI/UX design.
- Ensure that products are user-friendly, rooted in user feedback, and designed around specific personas.
- Stay abreast of industry and market trends; encourage experimentation and innovation.
- Contribute to sales assets representing the value of the product.
Who we’re looking for
- A proven track record leading design teams to deliver successful B2B products.
- Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design, UI/UX design, and branding.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or similar.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.
- Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, balancing creativity with business objectives.
- Demonstrable experience working on a technical, industry-agnostic platform.
- Experience leading a team in a cross-functional environment.
- Curiosity in how AI will revolutionise business decision-making (and ideally experience of working with AI products).
What we can offer you
The Faculty team is diverse, driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to make your mark in a high-growth start-up poised to expand internationally.
Inclusive workforce
At Faculty, we create a culture where people of all backgrounds feel comfortable and included. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristics.
If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process, please let us know.
Some of our benefits…..
- Unlimited holidays: We encourage each other to take a break, work on personal projects, or spend time with friends and family.
- Setting up your own office: We provide all you need to work from home, including a laptop, keyboard, chair, and more!
- Equity: We want you to benefit from Faculty’s growth and success.
- Fantastic private health, optical and dental insurance for you & your family.
Access to mental health coaching with Sanctus.
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