Head of Design | Maps Platform (Remote in Europe)
MapTiler · Design · Lead · 18d ago
Open to candidates across Europe.
Applies on the original listing · via We Work Remotely
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Open to candidates across Europe.
“Remote in Europe”
Team members are located across Europe with a company hub in Brno, Czechia.
- Async-first
- The listing doesn't promise async-first working.
- Contractor / B2B
- The position explicitly supports freelance and B2B contracts.
- Global stipend
- Provides a laptop of your choice, a widescreen LCD, and work resources.
- Annual retreat
- Hosts regular team-building events across Europe.
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About the role
This newly created leadership role will establish design craft, standards, and processes across MapTiler products as the company transitions toward an AI-accelerated workflow. You will manage a team of 5 designers, set UX quality standards, align Developer Experience for human users and AI agents, and represent design at the executive leadership level.
What you'll do
- Lead a team of 5 designers, managing hiring, performance, wellbeing, education, and career development.
- Work closely with product managers, developers, and marketing while representing design with the executive team.
- Increase UX maturity across the company by defining metrics, reporting progress to leadership, and taking strategic action.
- Drive the transition of the design practice to an AI-accelerated workflow.
- Own design craft, quality standards, and roadmap coherence across all MapTiler products and services.
What you bring
- At least 8 years of UX, UI, or product design experience, including 3+ years leading design teams.
- Proven track record of managing and mentoring designers through hiring, performance management, and career growth.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools in daily design workflows with strong rationale on their utility.
- Ability to champion Developer Experience (DX) for B2B/B2D products targeting both humans and AI agents.
- Demonstrated ability to defend design decisions using qualitative and quantitative user research at an executive level.
About MapTiler
MapTiler is a mapping platform powering global applications ranging from weather forecasting and flight tracking to humanitarian crisis response, trusted by millions of users worldwide.
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