Spendesk is transforming how finance teams work. We’re hiring a Head of Product Design to lead our next chapter—raising the craft bar, integrating AI and automation into our product, and delivering a world‑class experience across a complex product. You’ll set vision, coach an exceptional team, and partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Data to ship impactful work.
What you’ll do Vision & Strategy
- Define and evolve the product design vision for Spendesk’s AI‑driven future.
- Translate company strategy into a cohesive experience roadmap across squads.
- Champion trustworthy, transparent AI patterns that deliver measurable value.
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of designers and a user researcher.
- Foster a no‑ego, collaborative culture with strong pairing and constructive critique.
- Own hiring, onboarding, performance, and career development;
hire for culture add.
Product & Craft
- Stay close to the work—shape key product surfaces and flow for strategic project.
- Raise quality through reviews, async feedback, and clear guidelines.
- Ensure accessibility, usability, and visual excellence across the product.
Cross‑Functional Impact
- Partner with Product and Engineering leaders on bets, sequencing, and delivery.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives.
- Represent design in leadership forums with clarity, pragmatism, and storytelling.
Operations & Outcomes
- Establish reliable processes and rituals (crits, design reviews, async workflows).
- Embed research, analytics, and decision logs into the product lifecycle.
- Partner with Eng/Product Ops to improve velocity, quality, and predictability.
What success looks like (first 12 months)
- A clear, shared design vision for Spendesk’s AI‑enabled experience.
- Visible improvements in quality, delivery speed, and designer empowerment.
- Design recognized as a strategic partner to Product and Engineering.
- A stable, motivated team proud of its work and culture.
What you’ll bring
- 8+ years in Product Design, including 3+ years managing teams (ideally 5–12).
- Track record in SaaS/B2B/fintech;
B2C exposure a plus forstorytelling and empathy.
- Practitioner‑coach: you can inspire direction and still get hands‑on when needed.
- Strong craft across UX, UI, and systems thinking;
experience setting product‑wide standards.
- Excellent communication and influence with PM, Eng, Data—and credibility at exec level.
- Empathy, emotional intelligence, and a steady hand through change.
As we are an international team, please submit your application and CV in English.
About Spendesk
Spendesk is the AI-powered spend management and procurement platform that transforms company spending. By simplifying procurement,