Director, User Experience

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Build Your Career at Canto – Where Innovation Meets Impact
At Canto, we're not just transforming digital asset management—we're creating a workplace where talented individuals can thrive.
As a leader in DAM, we empower businesses to organize, manage, and distribute their digital assets seamlessly.
With
4,000+ customers worldwide
, our success is driven by passionate people who bring creativity, collaboration, and innovation to everything they do.
Joining Canto means becoming part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter.
We foster a culture of continuous learning, open communication, and hands-on impact.
Here, you'll have the opportunity to take on exciting challenges, develop your skills, and grow alongside a company that's making waves in the industry.
We believe in supporting our team members, valuing fresh ideas, and celebrating every success together.
If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, expand your expertise, and be part of a global community, Canto is the place for you.
We're growing fast and looking for driven individuals who are ready to shape the future with us.
Come build something great at Canto
Role Overview:
Reporting to the VP of Product, the Director, UX will oversee a team of UX designers and take have ownership of Canto's design vision, system, processes, and research practices.
They will play a critical role in elevating UX maturity across the organization and ensuring design excellence is woven into our product development lifecycle.
The ideal candidate is a strong team builder and advocate for UX who can develop scalable processes and a compelling vision for the discipline—while also having the experience and instincts to get hands-on when needed.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of UX designers across a variety of product initiatives
Establish a unified UX strategy and design practice that raises the bar for usability, accessibility, and visual design
Own and evolve our design system, including aligning with Engineering and Product on scalable implementation via MUI, Storybook, and Figma
Establish and nurture a user-centered design culture, building scalable processes that elevate research, discovery, and rapid prototyping across teams
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Product Operations to integrate design into the product development process
Drive consistency and quality across the user experience, addressing current gaps in visual design
Ensure the accessibility of Canto's platform, leading initiatives to meet and maintain WCAG compliance and embed inclusive design practices
Explore emerging technologies such as AI prototyping tools, and bring innovation into the design process
Contribute to cross-functional strategic planning and influence company-wide product direction with a UX lens
Qualifications & Experience needed to be successful in this role:
Required
8–12+ years of experience in UX or product design, with at least 5 years in a design leadership role
Strong team leadership and coaching skills; passionate about developing designers at all levels
Demonstrated success leading UX function for a B2B SaaS product
Deep understanding of UX design principles, interaction models, and product development lifecycle
Experience building or scaling a design system in a growing SaaS organization
Strong foundation in accessible design and working knowledge of WCAG guidelines
Track record of driving visual design quality and consistency across products
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Ops
Preferred
Hands-on leadership in a full or phased redesign of a B2B SaaS platform
Familiarity with AI prototyping tools (e.g., Lovable, Uizard, or custom LLM workflows)
Experience leading UX Research or owning lightweight research practices in-house
Hands-on experience with Figma, Storybook, and MUI
Skills And Competencies
Strategic mindset with the ability to think holistically about the user experience and guide long-term UX direction
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities—can influence stakeholders and advocate for UX at all levels
Deep empathy for users and a commitment to user-centered design practices
Highly organized with a bias toward action and strong execution in ambiguous environments
Confident, low-ego leader who builds trust and leads with clarity and vision
Why Canto is the Place to Be
Ignite Your Potential
– Join a fast-growing company where innovation and agility fuel success.
Make an Impact
– Your ideas and efforts directly shape our future—every contribution matters.
Learn, Grow, Thrive
– Gain real-world experience and develop new skills as we scale.
Stronger Together
– Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration and camaraderie.
Your Voice Matters
– We foster open communication and transparency so every idea is heard.
Turn Challenges into Triumphs
– Solve meaningful problems with creativity and confidence.
Balance that Works for You
– We believe success comes from a healthy work-life harmony.
Endless Growth Potential
– As we rise, so do you.
Step into new opportunities and grow with us.
A Global Perspective
– Work alongside diverse, talented colleagues and broaden your horizons.
Come be part of something exciting—
your future starts here
Canto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
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Director
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