Director, Product Design at Qualia

Austin, Texas, United States

Qualia Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in Product Design, including at least 5 years directly managing Product Designers
  • Strong track record of building high-performing teams and coaching designers toward growth and leadership
  • Able to visualize and articulate a clear design strategy to cross-functional partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communicator, confident in managing high-stakes conversations with leadership
  • Proven ability to create clarity and focus in complex, ambiguous problem spaces
  • Operational mindset with experience improving team processes and decision-making workflows
  • Portfolio of case studies showcasing how you've led teams to deliver high-craft experiences from inception through launch
  • Demonstrated ability to transform user experiences by balancing visionary thinking with near-term, actionable execution
  • Experience delivering 0-1 products from concept to launch, bringing bold ideas to life
  • Skilled at navigating large-scale, complex, and ambiguous projects across multiple teams
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environments
  • Embody a learning and growth mindset
  • Comfortable with the level of learning and ambiguity required to navigate fast-evolving fields

Responsibilities

  • Own overall team performance and health, including resource allocation, project prioritization, and fostering a culture of high-quality design
  • Coach and mentor designers on both soft and hard skills, supporting their development and career growth
  • Cultivate a team culture rooted in craftsmanship, user-centered design, and continuous improvement
  • Actively practice and champion customer-centric thinking across the organization
  • Promote alignment and build trust across cross-functional teams by clearly communicating complex issues and fostering collaboration
  • Proactively solicit and provide feedback within the design team and across the broader product org to continually raise the bar for quality
  • Be a contributor to the organization's strategic direction
  • Provide strategic, visual, and systems-oriented feedback across end-to-end flows to ensure experiences are simple and delightful
  • Oversee complex design initiatives across multiple workstreams, maintaining high quality and clearing blockers to ensure timely delivery
  • Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into useful, valuable products for our users
  • Proactively identify new user problems and opportunities, working closely with research and data to define paths forward

Skills

Product Design
UI/UX Design
Design Leadership
Team Management
Mentoring
User-Centered Design
Strategic Vision
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Visual Design
Design Systems
Customer-Centric Design

Qualia

Business intelligence and data visualization solutions

About Qualia

Qualia Data Sciences focuses on providing business intelligence and data visualization solutions to enhance business operations through advanced analytics. Their main products include BusinessQ, which offers tools for data discovery and visualization, and Seery, an AI-driven platform that aids in data-driven decision making. They also create specialized analytics applications for Clover POS systems, which generate detailed reports and dashboards for various operational and payment processing needs. Qualia primarily serves clients in the US and Europe, but is open to forming global partnerships. Their revenue model is based on software licensing and service fees, with income generated from subscriptions and custom analytics solutions.

Zagreb, CroatiaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1-10Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Commuter Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Parental Leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Emerging AI-driven analytics platforms offer similar services at lower costs, threatening market share.
Rapid AI technology evolution may outpace Qualia's offerings, requiring continuous innovation.
Data privacy concerns and regulations in the US and Europe could impact data collection.

Differentiation

Qualia offers specialized analytics apps for Clover POS systems, enhancing payment processing insights.
BusinessQ provides comprehensive data discovery and visualization tools for diverse business needs.
Seery, an AI-driven platform, supports data-driven decision making for businesses.

Upsides

Increased demand for AI-driven analytics in retail boosts Qualia's market potential.
Growing interest in real-time data visualization tools among SMEs benefits Qualia's offerings.
Expansion of cloud-based business intelligence solutions aligns with Qualia's product strategy.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI