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The Opportunity
Are you a visionary leader with a strong design sensibility, proven experience in scaling creative teams, and a passion for elevating user experiences? If so, you will want to join our dynamic User Experience Design organization at Nutanix, where you'll have the opportunity to define the visual aesthetic of our product portfolio and inspire a talented team to transform complex technical concepts into beautifully intuitive digital experiences.
About the Team
You will join a talented global design organization at Nutanix, comprising Visual Designers, UX Designers, UX Researchers, and UX Engineers, dedicated to delivering elegant and user-centric solutions for complex technical systems. This team fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration, striving to simplify cloud computing through high-quality design. Together, we aim to enhance the product experience and elevate the Nutanix brand within the industry by prioritizing user needs and delivering aesthetically pleasing digital experiences.
You will report to the Senior Director of Design, who values strong design acumen and people-centric leadership. This manager is committed to encouraging a collaborative environment that drives cross-functional projects to success. The role is hybrid, with the requirement for the hire to be in the office three days a week, promoting effective collaboration within the team while also allowing for flexibility in a remote setup.
This role does not require travel; however, the Visual Design Director is expected to be onsite three days a week to engage closely with the team and stakeholders, ideally prioritizing local candidates or those willing to relocate to the San Jose area.
Your Role

• Lead and scale a high-performing visual design team across multiple geographies.
• Develop and execute a long-term vision for the Visual Design function that aligns with business objectives.
• Drive the creation and maintenance of a scalable and accessible design system in collaboration with engineering.
• Elevate design quality across the Nutanix product portfolio, ensuring clarity and competitive differentiation.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering both technical and soft skills for success in enterprise environments.
• Advocate for the value of visual design at all organizational levels.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and marketing to ensure cohesive design and brand alignment.
• Establish a strong team culture that attracts top-tier talent and promotes inclusivity and creativity.

What You Will Bring

• Strong design sensibility with expertise in Visual Design, Graphic Design, or related fields.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and scaling creative teams in fast-paced environments.
• Mastery of UI design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and hierarchy.
• Deep experience in producing and managing enterprise-grade design systems.
• Knowledge of web accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across diverse functions and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cloud computing or related technical domains is a significant plus.
• Experience with mentoring and developing designers to succeed in complex environments.

Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $243,000 and USD $ 486,000 per year.
However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.
Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.
Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].