Company at a Glance

OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.

At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.

OpenX is the world's leading independent supply-side platform for audience, data, and identity targeting. With some of the best minds in AdTech under our global roof, we bring industry-leading technology, a tradition of great service to our clients, and huge scale — across every format, from mobile to CTV. We work with the largest brands, buyers, and publishers in the world to unleash the full economic potential of digital media.

Job Summary

OpenX is seeking a visionary and execution-minded Director of Product Design to join our Product leadership team.

In this pivotal role you will be responsible for the overall user experience and design across our entire suite of products.

Reporting to the CTO, you will be responsible for establishing a best-in-class UX and product design practice within the organization. As a key voice in product development and user-centric brand experience, you will transform complex AdTech workflows into intuitive, elegant, and powerful tools for our customers. This is an opportunity to shape the future of the OpenX platform, ensuring that our complex back-end technology is user-friendly and delightful to use and view. In addition to UX, our talented design team will report to you.

Key Responsibilities:

Elevate the UX Practice: Evangelize user-centered design principles across the company. Establish and maintain design systems, standards, and processes to ensure consistency and quality at scale.
Lead Design Strategy: Define and execute the end-to-end UX vision and strategy for all OpenX products, ensuring alignment with business goals, brand guidelines, and technical feasibility.
Team Leadership & Growth: Manage, mentor, and inspire a growing team of Product Designers. You will be responsible for hiring top talent, fostering a collaborative culture, and establishing career development paths for your team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing leaders to translate complex requirements into seamless user flows and high-fidelity prototypes.
User Research & Validation: Interface with clients and/or partner with internal teams to gather data-driven feedback to inform your design approach. Oversee user research, usability testing, and feedback loops to validate concepts and continuously improve the product experience.
Simplify Complexity: Take ownership of the 'complexity challenge' inherent in AdTech. Break down intricate programmatic advertising concepts into clear, manageable, and efficient user interfaces.
Design Approachable AI: Help guide our application of AI in ways that improve the end users’ experience.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: 10+ years of experience in UX/Product Design, with at least 4+ years in a leadership or management role.
AdTech Expertise: Deep understanding of the AdTech landscape (DSP, SSP, Programmatic) or experience designing for similarly complex B2B enterprise platforms/SaaS is highly preferred.
Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating expert capability in user-centered design processes, complex problem-solving, and shipping high-quality products.
Leadership: Proven track record of building and managing high-performing design teams. You are a 'player-coach' who can lead by example while empowering others.
Technical Proficiency: Mastery of modern design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe CS, etc.) and a solid understanding of front-end development principles (HTML/CSS/React) to communicate effectively with engineers.
Communication: Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills. You can articulate design decisions clearly to executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

OpenX Values:

We Are One: We are one team of strong, diverse individuals unified by a clear vision and mission.
Our Customers Define Us: We know our business flourishes or dies because of our customers.
OpenX Is Mine: We are all owners of OpenX. We stake our reputations on the excellence of our work.
We Evolve Fast: We take risks and admit failure openly, and at the same time recognize and repeat success aggressively.

Benefits & Perks:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible time off and work flexibility (remote/hybrid options).
401(k) matching and equity packages.
Paid parental leave and wellness programs.

$204,000 - $216,000 a year

OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Pursuant to any state, local ordinance, or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

OpenX is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For all applicants, the base salary range is noted above, per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here: https://www.openx.com/company/careers/ A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

OpenX VALUES

Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.

WE ARE ONE

We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture

WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC

We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.

OPENX IS OURS

We are all owners of OpenX

We all have a voice to improve OpenX

We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work

We are not interested in just 'doing our jobs'; we take ownership to drive results

WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK

We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.

WE EVOLVE FAST

We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.

OpenX TRAITS

Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX.

HUMBLE

Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning.

DRIVEN

Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement.

SMART

Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment.

OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities.

It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.

OpenX Applicant Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: November 21, 2024

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