Data Vice President, Mixbook
Meaningful photo products & services
Job no longer available
Meaningful photo products & services
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help customers connect with the people they love by creating one-of-a-kind photo goods that truly reflect their personal style.
Role
Who you are
- You are a hands-on, visionary data leader who thrives in building from the ground up
- With deep expertise in Data Science and Analytics, fluency in data engineering, and a track record of turning data into measurable business wins, you see data as a service to the organization
- You’re equal parts architect and operator—scrappy in the early stages, scaling teams and capabilities over time—while automating workflows, enabling self-serve analytics, and fostering trust across every corner of the business
- You lead with zero politics, mentor future leaders, and embrace emerging AI tools to keep the organization ahead of the curve
- Data Strategy Leadership: Proven ability to architect, communicate, and execute a bold, business-aligned data vision in smaller, high-growth environments
- Executive Influence: Adept at framing data insights for C-level audiences and driving strategic decisions through trusted analytics
- Technical Acumen: Deep knowledge of modern data infrastructure (eg, Redshift, dbt, Airflow, Looker), ETL pipelines, governance systems, and cloud-based environments
- Analytics and Data Science Expertise: Strong mastery of BI, statistical modeling, machine learning, and experimentation frameworks
- Data Governance and Privacy Knowledge: Understanding of compliance frameworks (eg, GDPR, CCPA), data lifecycle management, and privacy-by-design principles
- Cross-Functional Communication: Ability to translate technical data concepts into business implications and influence without authority
- Leadership and Team Development: Demonstrated success mentoring and developing data professionals into senior leaders and directors
- Operational Fluency: Comfort operating with limited historical data, ambiguous business needs, and evolving product-market signals
- Hands-on builder mentality: Experienced starting with small teams and limited resources, then scaling to a high-performing organization
- 12+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and data science roles, including 5+ years leading data organizations at the VP level
- Prior experience in consumer tech, DTC, or eCommerce preferred. Experience operating in global, remote, or fast-scaling environments is a plus
- Track record of influencing product, engineering, marketing, and executive teams through data-backed decision-making
- Experience automating data workflows and enabling self-service analytics across the organization
- Experience standing up company-wide data governance and privacy frameworks, especially those touching customer data and regulatory requirements
- Passion for making data a strategic business asset, not just a back-office function
- Already be experimenting with modern AI tools and be eager to expand their application within the organization
- Capable of delivering personally in the early stages, then delegating effectively as the team grows
What the job involves
- The Vice President of Data is a mission-critical executive role responsible for leading Mixbook’s functional data organization
- This leader will architect a clear, scalable data strategy that drives decision-making, unlocks customer insights, and ensures the integrity, governance, and performance of Mixbook’s data systems, making our data unified and integrated
- Reporting to the CEO, this leader will work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure that data is not just collected, but trusted, actionable, and deeply embedded in how Mixbook operates and grows
- This is not a legacy function. It’s a greenfield opportunity to define how data shows up at Mixbook - from modern infrastructure and analytics to predictive modeling and compliance - while creating the visibility and velocity that turns data into a competitive edge
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
- Build and Lead the Data Organization: Design the structure, operating model, and roadmap for Mixbook’s functional data team including analytics, data science, and data governance, and hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team
- Define and Operationalize Data Strategy: Establish and execute a data strategy that aligns with Mixbook’s growth goals and product roadmap, ensuring the right architecture, tools, and processes are in place to deliver trusted data at scale
- Drive Business Intelligence and Insights: Partner with executive stakeholders to define key metrics, unlock business insights, and improve visibility into customer behavior, funnel performance, revenue growth, LTV, CAC, and operational efficiency
- Establish Data Governance and Compliance Standards: Develop policies and systems to safeguard data quality, access, retention, and regulatory compliance (eg, GDPR, CPRA). Lead implementation of a scalable governance framework across teams
- Enable Predictive Modeling and Experimentation: Apply statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to develop forecasting models and predictive analytics that guide product, marketing, and customer decisions
- Partner Cross-Functionally to Drive Impact: Work closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to embed data strategy into product development, experimentation, financial forecasting, and campaign design
- Ensure Data Infrastructure Performance and Scalability: Influence decisions on architecture, tooling, and engineering standards to support data availability, speed, and security in both production and analytical environments
- Promote a Culture of Data Fluency and Curiosity: Uplift data literacy and ownership across Mixbook by making data more accessible, trustworthy, and actionable for stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Drive innovation through AI and emerging technologies: Actively explore, test, and integrate modern AI tools into data products, analytics workflows, and business processes to enhance decision-making and accelerate outcomes
- Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice
- You'll contribute to a product loved by millions and help people create lasting memories
- You'll thrive in a healthy culture that values collaboration, growth, and open communication
- You'll work with talented individuals who are passionate about what they do, and you'll enjoy competitive benefits and perks to support your well-being
Our take
Since 2006, Mixbook has been offering customers the ability to create photo-customized products online. They offer the familiar array of cards, photobooks, and prints, but what is unique is that they have been one of the most persistently high-ranking companies for this service over recent years.
The market is a fairly crowded one, with long-standing competitors like Shutterfly being joined by startups like Popsa and Sokbook. But it remains a lucrative one: reports suggest that the rise of digital photography is accompanied by a greater value being placed on creating physical records of these images.
Whilst Mixbook is sticking to a fairly traditional selection of products, the company is enriching its offerings through features such as Mixbook Movies (a video format for its offering) and Story Mode (prompt-based photo book creation). These enhancements should help the company stand out and take a good slice of the growing personalised gifts market, which is expected to exceed $65 billion by 2033.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
15% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2011
$10m
SERIES B
Feb 2010
$2.5m
SERIES B
Total funding: $20m
Company benefits
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401k Matching
- Unlimited PTO
- Commuter & gym membership benefits
- Snacks!
- Pay to Play Vacation Bonus
- Wellbeing & Mental Health Benefits
- Health & Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Home Office Stipend
- Education Stipend
Company HQ
Centennial, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Andrew Laffoon
(CEO & Co-Founder)Studied Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at Berkeley, and worked as an Independent Web Developer for nearly a decade. Worked in Marketing and Development at Active Reasoning.
Aryk Grosz
(Board Member & Co-Founder)Joined Marvin Engineering as a Database Architect after graduating from Berkeley. Was a Solution Engineer at the US Department of Energy, and is a current member of the Forbes Technology Council. Is the Founder of Stealth Startup.
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