Head of Design | Maps Platform (Remote in Europe)

<img src="https://we-work-remotely.imgix.net/logos/0144/3523/logo.gif?ixlib=rails-4.0.0&w=50&h=50&dpr=2&fit=fill&auto=compress" /> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> Zug, Switzerland <br /><strong>URL:</strong> <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/">https://www.maptiler.com/</a> </p> <ul> <li>Full-time </li> <li>Freelance / B2B contract </li> <li>Remote in Europe</li> </ul> <p><strong>Description</strong><br><br>MapTiler is moving toward becoming an AI-accelerated company, and design is a part of that change. We are looking for a <strong>Head of Design</strong> to lead the craft and the design practice across our products and customer experience, and help to define the new setup and processes for how designers should work. This is a completely new role at MapTiler!<br><br><strong>What you will do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the design team of 5 and make the people decisions that come with it: hiring, performance, wellbeing, career progression and education of designers.</li> <li>Work closely with product managers, developers and marketing, and represent design in discussions with the executive team.</li> <li>Measurably increase the user-centric mindset and UX maturity of the company: define how we measure it, report it to leadership and act on what you find.</li> <li>Lead design's transition to an AI-accelerated way of working and help to decide how designers use AI in their daily practice, in line with the company's overall direction.</li> <li>Own design craft, quality standards, and the coherence of the experience across all MapTiler products and services.</li> <li>Own the design roadmap, which runs in parallel to the product and marketing roadmaps.</li> <li>Make company-wide design decisions, set standards and quality, and speak up when they are not met.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we expect from you</strong></p> <ul> <li>At least 8 years of experience in UX, UI, or product design, including 3+ years in a design leadership role.</li> <li>Experience building and leading a design team, including hiring, performance management, and career development.</li> <li>Strong design craft, shown by a portfolio or a case study of projects you led, and the ability to set and defend quality standards.</li> <li>Hands-on experience using AI tools in design work, and a well-argued view of where they help and where they do not.</li> <li>Ability to align with or lead Developer Experience (DX), ensuring B2B / B2D products work effectively for both human users and AI agents.</li> <li>The ability to explain design decisions with concrete arguments based on qualitative and quantitative user research.</li> <li>The ability to influence and negotiate at the executive level.</li> <li>An understanding that good design serves a deeper purpose than looking good.</li> <li>A strong drive for self-improvement, learning, sharing knowledge, and trying new approaches.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Interest in maps or cartography.</li> <li>Knowledge of the GIS or map industry.</li> <li>Experience with Agile methodology.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive financial compensation (€29 – €45 / hour) based on your experience & annual performance bonus.</li> <li>Widescreen LCD, a laptop of your choice, and all the resources you need for your work. </li> <li>Flexible working hours to help you easily balance your personal and professional life.</li&g