Director of Design
At Productboard, we believe the world’s best products are created by teams who deeply understand their customers’ needs and design experiences that feel effortless, intelligent, and human.
About The Role
We’re seeking a Director of Design to lead our design organization as we enter a new era of AI‑first product management. You’ll guide a talented team of product designers, a UX writer, and a design system expert through an exciting transformation of how modern product teams work in partnership with AI.
Reporting to Martin Felcman, Sr. Director of Product, you’ll partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Experience to define and deliver the next generation of Productboard’s experience. You’ll set the vision for design quality, clarity, and consistency across our platform — and help make our AI‑first agentic experience the default for all customers.
Your responsibilities
* Lead and inspire a team of about 10 product designers, a UX writer, and a design system expert across Europe and the US.
* Define and drive Productboard’s design vision for an AI‑first enterprise platform – how agentic systems and human workflows blend.
* Champion world‑class craft in interaction design, visual execution, and UX writing.
* Partner with Product and Engineering to turn strategy into experience.
* Evolve our design system into a flexible, AI‑aware framework that supports scalability and innovation.
* Mentor and grow designers; scale org processes and rituals that foster creativity and ownership.
About You
* 10+ years of experience in product design, including 3+ years in design leadership within B2B SaaS or enterprise platforms.
* Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
* Deep expertise designing for complex, data‑rich, modular platforms.
* Strong portfolio demonstrating design craft, systems thinking, and measurable impact.
* Strategic communicator who can align executives and partners around design vision.
* Passionate about the intersection of AI, design, and human creativity.
* Known for fostering collaboration and raising the design bar.
What’s in it for you
* Lead the design transformation of a category‑defining product platform.
* Partner with exceptional peers in Product, Engineering, and Marketing.
* Shape how AI will redefine the craft of product management.
* Join a stable, well‑funded company with a long‑term vision and global reach.
* Collaborate across San Francisco, Prague, and Brno — with opportunities for travel and deep cross‑team exchange.
* Build products that matter for the best product teams in the world.
Benefits
* Stock options
* MacBook + 34″ monitor
* Budget for online courses, books, and conferences
* 5 weeks of vacation + sick days
* 1 volunteer day per year
* Free snacks, drinks, and catered lunches every day
* Multisport card to access sports facilities
* Team events, happy hours, off‑sites, and retreats
* Flexible working hours and home office
* Parental benefitsLanguage lessons and educational platform
* Mental wellness program
* Carrot fertility program
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and champion equity. We aim to help people from all backgrounds, cultures, and groups realize their full potential at Productboard. We do not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on gender identity, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other bias covered by appropriate law. All aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, and terminations, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and provide all candidates with equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Togetherness is one of our core values, and our Diversity Council helps to ensure that we uphold the values of authenticity, humanity, and diversity to create an environment where every person matters. We are committed to leading by example to drive societal change.
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