Build Your Career at Canto – Where Innovation Meets ImpactAt 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!Job Title: Director, User ExperienceLocation: Cork, Ireland HybridRole 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 initiativesEstablish a unified UX strategy and design practice that raises the bar for usability, accessibility, and visual designOwn and evolve our design system, including aligning with Engineering and Product on scalable implementation via MUI, Storybook, and FigmaEstablish and nurture a user-centered design culture, building scalable processes that elevate research, discovery, and rapid prototyping across teamsPartner closely with Product, Engineering, and Product Operations to integrate design into the product development processDrive consistency and quality across the user experience, addressing current gaps in visual designEnsure the accessibility of Canto’s platform, leading initiatives to meet and maintain WCAG compliance and embed inclusive design practicesExplore emerging technologies such as AI prototyping tools, and bring innovation into the design processContribute to cross-functional strategic planning and influence company-wide product direction with a UX lensQualifications & Experience needed to be successful in this role:Required8–12+ years of experience in UX or product design, with at least 5 years in a design leadership roleStrong team leadership and coaching skills; passionate about developing designers at all levelsDemonstrated success leading UX function for a B2B SaaS productDeep understanding of UX design principles, interaction models, and product development lifecycleExperience building or scaling a design system in a growing SaaS organizationStrong foundation in accessible design and working knowledge of WCAG guidelinesTrack record of driving visual design quality and consistency across productsProven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and OpsPreferredHands-on leadership in a full or phased redesign of a B2B SaaS platformFamiliarity with AI prototyping tools (e.g., Lovable, Uizard, or custom LLM workflows)Experience leading UX Research or owning lightweight research practices in-houseHands-on experience with Figma, Storybook, and MUISkills And CompetenciesStrategic mindset with the ability to think holistically about the user experience and guide long-term UX directionExcellent communication and storytelling abilities—can influence stakeholders and advocate for UX at all levelsDeep empathy for users and a commitment to user-centered design practicesHighly organized with a bias toward action and strong execution in ambiguous environmentsConfident, low-ego leader who builds trust and leads with clarity and visionWhy 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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