Algolia is hiring a
Senior Manager, Product Design

Summary

Algolia is seeking a Sr Manager for Product Design to lead their design organization, shape and mature their craft, and work closely with cross-functional teams to make user-centric and business impactful decisions. The role requires 4+ years of experience in management, 7+ years of product design experience, excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to think creatively and strategically.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in management
• 7+ years of product design experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Design team and oversee all aspects of product design
• Be a strong partner in assessing the usability, viability, and feasibility of Algolia’s products and features
• Coach, sponsor, and mentor a globally distributed team of product designers
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align and execute on shared business goals through user-centric work
• Define and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all products and platforms
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product, market, and competitors to ensure our design solutions are innovative and effective
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and ensure they are delivered on time and with buy-in of your cross functional team
• Present design solutions and progress to stakeholders and senior management, soliciting feedback and buy-in as needed
• Use transversal leadership skills to influence all relevant stakeholders to drive success for the customer and promote a customer-first culture throughout the organisation
• Collaborate with other teams within UX to build a strong, cross-functional User Experience practice at Algolia

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing remote teams is a plus
• Familiarity with search and discovery technologies
• Familiarity with ML/AI technologies