VP of Design, Core - Remote (No Degree / High Paying) Dropbox

Company DescriptionDropbox is a special place where we are all seeking to fulfill our mission to design a more enlightened way of working.We're looking for innovative talent to join us on our journey.The words shared by our founders at the start of Dropbox still ring true today.Wouldn't it be great if our working environment--and the tools we use--were designed with people's actual needs in mind? Imagine if every minute at work were well spent--if we could focus and spend our time on the things that matter.This is possible, and Dropbox is connecting the dots.The nearly 3,000 Dropboxers around the world have helped make Dropbox a living workspace - the place where people come together and their ideas come to life.Our 700million global users have been some of our best salespeople, and they have helped us acquire customers with incredible efficiency.As a result, we reached a billion dollar revenue run rate faster than any software-as-a-service company in history.Dropbox is making the dream of a fulfilling and seamless work life a reality.We hope you'll join us on the journey.Team DescriptionOur Research & Design team crafts delightful experiences that make people's lives easier.We're a close-knit, collaborative group, guided by a highly iterative user-centered design process.Combining research, data, and thoughtful critique, we're discovering needs and solving fundamental problems that impact work and life for millions of people around the world.Role DescriptionDropbox's Core Business team is looking for a VP of Design to lead multi-disciplinary teams in building best-in-class product experiences that delight our customers.As a VP of Design, you will lead design for Dropbox's core products including FSS, DocSend, Sign, Replay, and Capture for personal, professional, and team use and will be will be responsible for ensuring every interaction our customers have is met with an it just works experience.You will report directly to General Manager for Core and play a pivotal role in shaping the design direction of the company.You'll work closely with leaders across the business and shape not just our products, but our people and the way we design and build.We've built a top-tier design team and are seeking a visionary leader to guide our next phase of growth.ResponsibilitiesYou will lead and inspire a world-class design organization, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvementLead the team in balancing urgency vs.the incredibly high quality bar expected by both our customers and the broader Dropbox organizationCraft and communicate a compelling long-term design strategy and visionLead the design process for your team - from problem definition to design implementationPartner closely with leadership across functions - product, engineering, research, marketing, and other cross functional teams - to ensure products are well-defined, high impact, and successfully executedWork closely with design leadership to ensure a cohesive customer experience across all productsCreate a team of best-in-class designers who obsess over customers and move fast in a highly ambiguous environmentGrow the design team by attracting and hiring new talentFoster a healthy and collaborative culture that embodies Dropbox's values and continue to develop Dropbox as one of the best places to workRequirementsAt least 13 years of professional experience leading a design teamA portfolio of relevant design work, executed either by yourself or a team that you led, that conveys an ability to ship successful products that customers loveA customer-centered approach to designing products for peopleA hands-on, self starter leader, with high ownership, who can think big, but also dive-deep and straddle both altitudes while connecting the dotsDeep experience working with product managers, engineering, and marketing to drive vision, strategy and executionComfortable juggling a wide range of responsibilities at the same timeA collaborative, low-ego approach to working with othersCompensationUS Pay Range $382,500--$517,500 USDThe range(s) listed above is the expected annual salary / OTE(On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.Please note, OTE are for sales roles only.Salary / OTE is just one component of Dropbox's total rewards package.All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location / metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation.We target most new hire offers between the minimum up to the middle of the range.Dropbox is a Virtual First company and is open to hiring candidates in all authorized locations.BenefitsDropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families.Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to :Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vestingFlexible PTO / Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refreshIncome Protection Plans :Life and disability insuranceBusiness Travel Protection :Travel medical and accident insurancePerks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that's wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much moreParental benefits including :Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA, Fertility Benefits, Adoption and Surrogacy Support, and Lactation SupportAccess to over 10,000 global co-working spaces throughGable.to, making it easy to book flexible workspaces for collaboration or individual workQuarterly Cell phone and internet allowanceMental health and wellness benefitsDisability and neurodivergence support benefitsAdditional benefit details are available upon request.Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer.We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.J-18808-Ljbffr. Experience: 12 years required