ActionIQ
Our mission is to unlock the power of data to transform customer engagement and create authentic human connections.
New York, NY
Hybrid

Head of Design

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About Us:

ActionIQ is building the next-generation data infrastructure for the CMO. As Marketing becomes more data-driven, and CMOs more sophisticated, a new market for data-first Marketing Applications is inevitable and requires a complete rethink of the traditional Marketing tech stack. ActionIQ is a pioneer in this emerging space pursuing a multi-billion dollar opportunity.

Description of Role: 

At ActionIQ, we are looking for a Head of Design to join our team and build out a world-class product and visual design team. 

The Team: 

The Design team at ActionIQ plays a critical role in the success of our customers and the growth of our business. On a day to day basis, we work cross functionally with internal and external teams to ensure our design is central to our culture, and high-quality design is realized across different mediums including our product and applications, marketing assets, and ActionIQ’s overall visual brand and identity.  As the leader of the Design team, you will bring a vision for the team and a passion for creating a culture of design across the company.

One year from now you will have:

  • Managed and mentored existing design team members.
  • Established a clear vision and strategy for the Design team.
  • Continued to hire and grow the Design teams by hiring visual and product designers based on the needs of the business.
  • Collaborated with product managers and engineering on new product development as a product designer in support of the Product Design team.

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead, inspire, and develop current design team members in their career at ActionIQ.
  • Manage day to day activities, including project execution and planning, of the product design and visual design teams.
  • Collaborate with marketing on planning and budgeting of external design agency resources.
  • Allocate team resources to projects to be able to effectively deliver against product and visual design roadmaps.
  • Hire and onboard new team members based on the needs of the business.
  • Establish clear guidelines for quality design and ensure all product and content created meets or exceeds these guidelines.
  • Share and evangelize the work of the design team across the organization to help create a culture of design.
  • Partner with product managers to define processes for user research.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree: preferably in Visual Design or Fine Arts
  • 5+ years as a manager of high performing design teams.
  • 5+ years as a senior product designer at a SaaS technology company. 
  • Experience in enterprise software a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across a range of teams, including product, engineering, and marketing.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver high impact designs.
  • Possess a strong understanding of data and creative testing frameworks.
  • Demonstrated willingness to continuously learn and challenge the status quo.

Benefits

  • Work with a fun, inclusive, and smart team of people as we build a NYC-based enterprise software company!
  • Competitive compensation package, including significant equity component
  • Backed by top-tier VCs (Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, FirstMark Capital).
  • Top notch health insurance benefits, including 12 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.
  • We have officially opened a beautiful new office right on Madison Square Park! All NYC-based employees currently have the option to return to the office 3 days per week on an “opt-in” basis. We plan to officially reopen our office in the beginning of 2022.
  • Check out this blog post here to learn how we designed our return to work plans.
  • Work from Home stipend to optimize office set up.

ActionIQ is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse organization. We embrace equal opportunity for all applicants and seek to foster a culture of belonging for our employees. We recognize and appreciate that the more inclusive we are, the better we will function as a team. AIQ welcomes qualified applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or family status, disability, military veteran status, and any other status or background. Join us on our journey to build a product that will help our customers deliver memorable experiences that will drive loyalty and growth.

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What are ActionIQ Perks + Benefits

ActionIQ Benefits Overview

We offer benefits catered to the whole person, from top of the line healthcare coverage and wellness programs to employee experiences and professional development opportunities, our employees are at the center of all that we do. As an Actionite, you’ll have the opportunity to explore, enhance and expand your skill set through conferences, workshops, experiential learning, cross-team collaboration and more.

We operate in a hybrid model for our NYC based employees (in office: M, W, Th and remote: Tu, Fr) along with two remote seasons during the year where our employees can work from anywhere.

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Bi-weekly meetings where we all come together to learn more about the latest in the organization from leadership and colleagues.
In-person revenue kickoff
Flexible work schedule
Our working hours are 10-6pm EST but this is flexible based on your location and your team’s ways of working.
Remote work program
For employees who are not fully remote we offer two remote seasons during the year where all employees can work from anywhere. https://www.actioniq.com/blog/actioniqs-new-ways-of-working
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Structured hiring processes and practices, Diverse hiring panels, Gender decoder for job descriptions, Interview training for all hiring managers and teams
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Provided through Navia
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Two plan options through Guardian.
Vision insurance
Provided through Guardian/VSP XPHealth vision discounts
Health insurance
Choice of four EPO & PPO plans through Anthem BCBS
Life insurance
Wellness programs
One Medical Membership, Gym Reimbursement through Anthem BCBS
Mental health benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Care Concierge Spring Health
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Provided through Empower Retirement. Sofi and Origin Financial (personal finance and financial planning tools)
Company equity
Equity options are granted to our employees and executives upon the date of hire. Options are fully vested after 4 years of employment.
Charitable contribution matching
Employee donations of up to $500 per fiscal year will be matched.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
All new parents are eligible for 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave following a child’s birth.
Family medical leave
ActionIQ provides all qualified employees with 4 weeks paid leave to care for a seriously ill family member (child, spouse, parent, sibling, or registered domestic partner).
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
We have a flexible PTO policy and encourage employees to take PTO to maintain work-life balance. We trust employees to communicate time off so colleagues feel supported and prepared.
Paid holidays
Company-wide vacation
Every year the company is closed from December 24th through the 1st of the year for a winter break.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Provided through Navia
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Fully stocked kitchen at 11 Madison Ave.
Some meals provided
Family style and boxed style lunches provided Mon, Wed, Thurs.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Bi-monthly social hours following All Hands Meetings
Meditation space
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
ActionIQ offers employees professional development opportunities like Onsite training courses and the ability to attend job related conferences and seminars.
Lunch and learns
We set aside time for our employees to learn from each other, gain perspective, and foster an environment of curiosity. (Culture Talks, Curiosity Series, Data Bytes)
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available

Additional Perks + Benefits

From covering the cost of a One Medical membership for all employees to ensure quality, affordable and accessible health care to commuter benefits and a company-wide winter break, ActionIQ offers perks that take care of the whole person and their families.

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