Director of Design, Emerging Technology

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About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

Overview

We're looking for a seasoned design leader who can shape how Salesforce and its customers experience cutting-edge technology. This role is about transforming complex emerging technologies into intuitive, delightful experiences that solve real business problems and accelerate customer value.

You will be a player-coach , leading by example while building and mentoring a small, nimble design team that thrives on experimentation, rapid iteration, and executing bold ideas. We ship production-ready MVPs in months, not years, and measure success by the impact we create. If you love working like a startup inside a global leader-and you're motivated by turning vision into tangible user experiences-this is your stage.

Why Join Us

We operate like an innovation lab inside Salesforce-moving quickly, taking smart risks, and building products that shape the future of work. You'll work on high-visibility initiatives, partner with leaders across the company, and have the freedom to bring bold design ideas to life. If you're passionate about designing the future of human-technology interaction across various emerging technologies, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

Define design vision and strategy for emerging technology and the experiences across Salesforce that we influence, focusing on user-centered design that makes complex technology accessible and delightful

Lead as a player-coach , balancing hands-on design work with team leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction

Rapidly prototype with product partners to validate concepts and communicate our vision across multiple projects and initiatives

Build and hire a small, nimble design team that can move quickly and adapt to evolving technology landscapes

Pioneer UX best practices for emerging technologies, including AI integration, next-generation interfaces, and innovative interaction patterns

Drive rapid design experimentation to validate concepts and iterate quickly, using user feedback and behavioral data to refine solutions

Engage directly with customers and users to conduct research, test prototypes, and uncover insights that drive design decisions

Present design work and rationale to executives, stakeholders, and at industry forums with compelling storytelling and clear design thinking

Key Requirements

10+ years of experience in UX / product design, including 4+ years in leadership roles delivering large-scale, high-impact digital products

Hands-on design skills with the ability to lead by example while building and mentoring a team

Comfortable working with various cutting-edge technologies and translating them into user-friendly experiences

Rapid prototyping expertise with strong collaboration skills to work closely with product teams in fast-paced, iterative environments

Proven ability to hire and build small, high-performing teams that can adapt quickly to new challenges and technologies

Strong design execution skills : taking concepts from research through shipped experiences, with a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking

Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with the ability to advocate for users and design decisions across diverse teams and stakeholders

Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with shifting priorities and evolving technology landscapes

Portfolio demonstrating complex problem-solving, systems thinking, and measurable impact on user experience and business outcomes across various technology domains

Bachelor's degree in Design, related field; advanced degree in design or technical discipline a plus

Please submit a resume with links to your portfolio. Submissions without portfolios or work samples will not be considered.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including : time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link : to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For New York-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $230,800 to $334,600. For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $230,800 to $334,600.