Director, Experience Design Standards

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Autodesk Full time

Position Overview

Our Experience Design (XD) Team is part of Autodesk's Entertainment and Media Solutions (EMS) group, known for creating award-winning desktop and cloud software for the media & entertainment industries, such as 3D modeling, animation, rendering, VFX, film finishing, and production management.

You will report to the VP of Experience Design for Media & Entertainment, leading the Experience Design Standards team consisting of design architects, strategists, content designers, UX and Visual designers. The primary aim of our Experience Design Standards team is to drive design impact by collaborating with XD teams to produce design artifacts that enhance user experiences.

You will play a hands-on role in creating artifacts, narratives, and relationships to expedite outcomes through providing tools and systems for the design, product, and engineering areas to thrive.

You will also actively curate the overall experience vision for EMS, working closely with our XD leadership, strategy, technical architects, marketing, and product teams.

The position is fully remote or hybrid, with a preference for on-site or hybrid work in the Toronto or Montreal offices. Collaboration with global team members is essential, with occasional travel (up to 20%) for face-to-face interactions like conferences and team meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Inspire and align on a future vision for product experiences
  • Foster a positive design culture by inspiring designers and facilitating collaboration
  • Advocate for users and customers to communicate the value of the EMS platform
  • Collaborate with Experience and Technical Architects to define information architecture
  • Work with Visual designers to establish visual language for M&E products
  • Collaborate with design system teams for harmonious user experiences
  • Lead content designers in developing content strategy and UI taxonomy
  • Promote inclusive and accessible design practices

Minimum Qualifications

  • Over 10 years of experience in design system or experience design standards within matrixed organizations
  • Experience in SaaS cloud-based platform design
  • 5+ years of team management experience in various design disciplines
  • Proven track record of scaling design standards in complex organizations
  • Strong foundation in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JS, and component frameworks
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for communicating complex systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Media and Entertainment industry
  • Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma
  • Experience in building content management systems at an enterprise scale
  • Understanding of AI trends in creative tools
  • Degree in HCI or related field preferred
  • Experience in personalized and dynamic user experiences
  • Proficiency with tools like 3ds Max, Maya, and other creation platforms

Learn More

About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk Amazing things are created daily using our software, from sustainable buildings to innovative movies. We empower innovators to bring their ideas to life, transforming possibilities.

We take immense pride in our culture at Autodesk, where our core values and ways of working foster personal growth and better outcomes for our customers.

As an Autodesker, you can be your authentic self and engage in meaningful work that shapes a brighter future for all. Ready to make a difference? Join us

Salary Transparency

Autodesk offers a competitive compensation package, with a starting base salary ranging from $160,000 to $220,000 for Canada-BC roles. Salaries are based on experience and location, inclusive of bonuses, stock grants, and benefits.

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