Senior Product Design Manager
🎨 About Kaiber
At Kaiber, our mission is to empower humans with generative creative tools and discover what it means for humans and machines to make art together.
Our product, Kaiber Labs is a generative AI creative suite that enables creatives to do text2image, text2video, image2video, and video2video with much more on the way.
We also run Kaiber studio - a creative AI research studio. Our studio defines the next frontier of self expression with cutting edge technology and high visibility partnerships such as Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda, Kid Cudi, and Grimes.
🚀 Our customers use Kaiber to:
Create music videos
Animate album art covers
Make concert visuals
Craft full-length films
Repurpose content with an imaginative twist
😤 Founding Team
Kaiber was founded by Victor Wang (Goodwin, Inkly [YC]), Eric Gao (Facebook, Banner [YC]), Jacky Lu (Stripe), and Christine Zuniga (Tableau, MuleSoft).
We are a remote/hybrid company with a distributed workforce in multiple locations.
Senior Product Design Manager
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Design Manager to lead our design team and drive the evolution of our user experience. In this role, you will oversee the design and implementation of innovative solutions that align with our mission to empower artists and creatives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, research, and leadership, to deliver intuitive and engaging products that delight our users.
Key Responsibilities:
Vision & Execution:
Define product vision and roadmap with product, research and engineering.
Translate business objectives and user needs into compelling solutions.
Oversee the end-to-end design process, from concept development to final delivery.
Design Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
Establish and refine design processes to enhance efficiency and quality across projects.
Advocate for user-centered design principles and ensure consistency across all products.
Process Improvement:
Implement a robust design review process that incorporates cross-functional feedback.
Integrate user research and testing into the design workflow to inform decisions.
Enhance collaboration between design, engineering, and research teams to streamline project execution.
Project Management:
Plan and manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and resources effectively.
Ensure timely delivery of design assets that meet high-quality standards.
Coordinate with stakeholders to align on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Team Development:
Provide guidance and support to team members, facilitating professional growth and skill development.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the design team.
Participate in hiring and onboarding of new design team members to build a strong, diverse team.
Qualifications:
Experience:
6+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
Proven track record of designing and shipping successful digital products in new and innovative spaces.
Experience working in agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Skills:
Strong expertise in UX/UI design principles and best practices.
Proficiency with design tools including Figma.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Attributes:
Passion for creativity and innovation in the field of AI and generative art.
Ability to inspire and motivate a team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
