Chief of Creative

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About Us:

The Donovan’s Venom is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on curating universal accessibility to fine arts and music education for all. We are passionately dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to high-quality music education, performance opportunities, and fine art. We aim to inspire, empower, and uplift communities by fostering a love for music and the arts through our commitment to education, inclusivity, diversity, and social impact, which drives us to expand our reach continually and enrich the lives of those we serve.

We’re looking for a visionary Chief of Creative to lead and elevate the design function within our global, remote-first organization. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll drive our creative strategy, spearhead user experience initiatives, and collaborate closely with engineers, educators, and content creators to shape compelling digital experiences.

What you’ll do:

Creative Leadership

• Define and execute the overall creative and UX vision aligned with company goals and user needs.
• Provide strategic direction across all design initiatives to ensure a cohesive and innovative user experience.
• Champion a user-centric design philosophy across the organization.

Project Ownership & UX Design

• Lead UX design projects from concept through execution, including ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing.
• Translate complex problems into intuitive, accessible, and engaging experiences.
• Oversee the development of user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide a team of junior and mid-level designers, fostering professional growth and a collaborative environment.
• Promote a design culture of feedback, continuous learning, and experimentation.

Research & Validation

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform and validate design decisions.
• Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance metrics.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineers, educators, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and impactful user experiences.
• Ensure design feasibility and alignment with technical constraints and educational objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in UX/UI or product design, with 3+ years in a leadership or strategic creative role.
• Proven success leading design teams in a remote or distributed setting.
• Expertise in user-centered design methodologies, interaction design, and usability testing.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX and product design work from ideation to execution
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Passion for education, technology, or mission-driven products is a plus.