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Bark.com

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Design
    Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a proven leadership track record in Product Design, experience managing diverse teams, expertise in design processes, strong communication skills, and a data-driven mindset.
  • You will define the design vision, mentor your team, optimize resources, iterate processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure design consistency while staying updated on industry trends.

Requirements

  • Proven track record as a leader in Product Design working in a fast-paced and successful online business, ideally a Marketplace
  • Experience building and communicating an inspiring Design vision, and leading a high-performing Design team and design process to deliver it
  • Experience managing both Product Design and Research teams, experience in Content and Branding a plus (but by no means required)
  • Well-versed in lean approaches and agile methodologies to minimise waste and maximise impact
  • An expert in running Design teams that deliver value to both the user and the business
  • Able to lead by example in all aspects of Product Design and Research
  • Highly confident with data, qual and quant, able to help the team derive customer research insights whilst understanding its limitation
  • Collaborated and managed a diverse range of stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Insights, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Customer Support and HR
  • Excellent communicator - you’re able to clearly present your ideas, explain your thinking, and discuss detail confidently at all levels
  • Driven, ambitious, and keen to play a key role in a company that wants to make a huge difference to peoples’ lives

Responsibilities

  • Define the Design vision for Bark, and align and inspire the team to achieve it
  • Lead and mentor our Design team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement, and ensuring quality output at all times
  • Optimise team structure and resource allocation to achieve the best possible results
  • Iterate our Design process across Product Design and User Research to deliver maximum value for our users and the business
  • Work alongside Product leaders to deliver transformational change
  • Help the team plan, deliver, maintain and govern their design system, driving consistency across Bark’s entire ecosystem
  • Collaborate with stakeholders from across the business to ensure alignment and amplify the impact of your team
  • Stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings to help us maintain a competitive edge

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Head of Design at Bark?

The Head of Design at Bark is responsible for owning the design vision and culture, leading Product Design and UX Research teams, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional user-centered design solutions.

Who will the Head of Design report to?

The Head of Design will report to the Chief Product Officer (CPO).

How many team members will the Head of Design manage?

The Head of Design will manage a growing team of 5 Product Designers and 2 UX Researchers.

What are the expected responsibilities of the Head of Design?

Responsibilities include defining the design vision, leading and mentoring the design team, optimizing team structure, iterating design processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and staying updated on industry trends.

Is experience in a marketplace context preferred for this role?

Yes, a track record of design excellence and success in leading a design team within a marketplace context is preferred.

What skills are required for the Head of Design position?

Required skills include proven leadership in Product Design, experience managing design and research teams, proficiency in agile methodologies, strong communication skills, and a data-driven approach to problem-solving.

What benefits does Bark offer to its employees?

Bark offers share options, a flexible working policy, private health insurance, personal annual learning and development budgets, enhanced gym memberships, a fully stocked kitchen, wellness weeks, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

What is Bark's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Bark is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and aims to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, focusing on building a diverse workforce.

What type of design approach is valued at Bark?

Bark values human-centric design principles and a data-rich approach to solving user problems at scale.

Are there opportunities for strategic contribution in this role?

Yes, there will be significant opportunities to contribute to Bark's vision and strategy in partnership with the CPO and Product Director.

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Bark.com

Technology
Industry
51-200
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Here at Bark, we are on a mission to revolutionise and become the market leader, go to online marketplace for professional services. Bark is the UK’s largest & fastest growing services marketplace, helping people find the right professional for their project in over 1,500 unique categories. The business is already in scale up mode, profitable with a proven model but still has the feel and agility of a startup with a small team of just over 140 people and most of its work still to do. We use cutting-edge technology and an extraordinarily talented team of people to solve an age-old problem; how to find the best available professional for any job, every time no matter what the need. We are a dynamic, exciting, forward thinking business – but with the financial security of a PE backed, revenue generating established company – so you get all the benefits of working in a scale-up environment (ownership, agility, responsibility and stimulation) without any of the worry. We placed sixth on the The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 and with a presence in ten countries globally with imminent plans for further expansion you can join us at a genuinely exciting time where a true impact can be made.