blackboard
The Head of Design leads Blackboard's global User Experience and Design organization, owning the vision and strategy for the company's products, including Blackboard LMS, Blackboard Illuminate, and Ally. This strategic leadership role involves refining design strategy, championing user-centric design, and leading the adoption of generative AI tools across the design practice. The role requires collaboration with Product Management and Development leadership to ensure design shapes decisions from discovery through delivery.
Headquarters
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1997
Blackboard is an independent education technology company focused on transformational teaching and learning. Its portfolio includes Blackboard LMS for higher education and government, Ally (accessibility), Illuminate (analytics), Evaluate (course evaluation), and institutional effectiveness solutions. The company is prioritizing product excellence, responsible AI, usability, accessibility, and a proactive customer support model. Leadership includes CEO Bruce Dahlgren, with co‑founder Matthew Pittinsky set to rejoin as incoming CEO.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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