Head Of Design

Position: Head of Design

Salary range: PLN 25,000 - 28,000 net + bonus + VAT (B2B) / 20,750 - 23,250 gross + bonus (Employment Contract)

Location: Remote / Warsaw, al. Niepodległości 124

We are all about supercharging tech-based businesses. But make no mistake – software development is just a part of what we do at Startup Development House. Our mission is to deliver all-around support for startups at all stages of development.

Our Product Design Team is expanding and looking for fresh blood – we’re currently looking for a Head of Design who will boost our design standards to build even more amazing products for our clients than before!

How can you grow with us?

• You will take charge of our Design Crew (two teams, 10 people) and help them achieve even better results,
• Being owner of our design standards, you’ll have real impact on vision of your domain team and services,
• You’ll work directly with our CEO and other managers to improve your management skills and become an even better leader than you are so far,
• You will be supported by our HR team (and dedicated HR Business Partner) in your managerial role, so you won’t be left alone.
• Our fast-paced work environment guarantees rapid skill development,

• You will own your work and decide on the project’s direction.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading one of the best Design Team in Warsaw,
• Being line manager of two Design Team Leaders,
• Taking care care of quality standards in Product Design,
• Defining recruitment needs in your team and participate in the recruitment process together with our HR team,
• Planning learning and development activities in your team,
• Conduct periodic reviews with the Design Team Leaders to motivate them and help them grow.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of commercial UX/UI or Product Design experience,
• 2+ year of experience in a Head of Design or Design Manger or any other managerial role,
• Experience with planning and facilitating custom workshops tailored to the client’s needs,
• Ability to create and implement your vision and ideas,
• Proactivity and high level of organization of your own work, with strong skills in time management and planning,
• Will to improve your skills in the field of team management on your own and in cooperation with HR,
• Readiness to work in a dynamic environment – seriously, we’re still growing as a company, so you have to be flexible when it comes to rapid changes,
• Excellent communication skills – especially the ability to listen to other team members and the ability to communicate your thoughts clearly,
• C1+ in both Polish and English – we work internationally, so that’s a must.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in user research, research planning, and consulting,
• Knowledge of various design frameworks (e.g. Double Diamond or Systemic Design),
• Knowledge of WCAG web standards,
• Passion for usability, emerging technologies, new interaction models, product design and startups!

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work 100% remotely or from our office in Warsaw
• 20 days of paid break per year on a B2B contract
• Growth-driven culture: learning budget for every team, knowledge-sharing initiatives, individual career paths, and regular evaluation of your development
• Startup approach, which means international teams, many greenfield projects, and gaining hands-on experience at every stage of the product development cycle
• Freedom to choose the best tools and tech to achieve your team’s goals
• Trustworthy devices - we work on MacBooks
• Basics: Multisport card possibilities and private healthcare package