Product Designer Manager

Our missionCreating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond, by delivering Europe’s leading finance workspace. We combine business‑class tools (seamless invoicing, spend management, and pre‑accounting) with unwaveringly attentive 24 / 7 support, designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance.Our journeyFounded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 600,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French rankingOur valuesCustomer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you doOwnership | Own your part, get things doneTeamwork | Make (team)work easyMastery | Continuously raise the barIntegrity | Always do what’s right, and respect peopleOur beliefsAt Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 55% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.Discover the steps we took to create a discrimination‑free hiring process.MissionJoin us as a Manager Product Designer to transform our CustomerLifecycle design team into a high‑performing unit that sets the quality standard across Qonto's 80+ design organization. You'll lead the evolution of critical user experiences—starting with our registration flow redesign—while building a team that ambitious designers aspire to join.ImpactAs a Manager Product Designer, you'll work closely with Julien Hillion, our Head of Product Design, and directly impact business growth by driving acquisition through improved product design. The systems and standards you establish will influence how design quality is delivered across our platform serving 500,000+ customers, while your leadership will shape the next generation of design talent at Qonto.As a Product Design Manager, you willManage a team of 5+ designers, raise the bar on craft and delivery, and establish practices others benchmark against.Your missionsDefine and uphold craft standards and growth paths for the teamLead the end‑to‑end design lifecycle from discovery to high‑quality deliveryPartner cross‑functionally to influence product strategy and ensure execution excellenceHire and develop talent to build a team that ambitious designers aspire to joinWhat can you expect?An established design org (~80 people) with strong design cultureClear ways of working and a continuous improvement mindsetDirect impact on product quality and team developmentA culture that emphasizes people management, growth, and ambitionAbout your future manager: Julien Hillion — Head of Product DesignJulien has over a decade of experience across finance, technology, and healthcare.Their leadership focuses on:Personal growth — Impactful projects with regular coachingDesign excellence — High standards with pragmatic executionTeam collaboration — Weekly critiques, monthly rituals, and frequent feedbackAbout youYou thrive in challenging environments, take pride in craft excellence, and develop teams that push boundaries. You lead by example, make clear decisions, and hold a high bar for quality.As a Product Design Lead5–8 years in Product Design, including 2–4 years leading or managing designersProven experience managing design teams in fintech, B2B, or similarly complex domains, with strong project referencesTrack record of developing designers, building autonomous teams, and making decisive performance and craft callsLanguageFluent English; French, Spanish, Italian, or German is a plus.PerksA tailor‑made and dynamic career track. An inclusive work environment. And so much more to help you succeed.Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and BelgradeCompetitive salary packageMeal vouchersPublic transportation reimbursement (part or global)A great health insurance (depending on the country)Employee well‑being initiatives : access to Moka Care to take care of your mental health and great offers for sports and wellness activitiesA progressive disability and parenthood policy (1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent) and childcare benefits with selected partnersMonthly team eventsOur hiring processInterviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future managersA remote or live exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be likeFind more information about our interview process on our careers website.On average, our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours.To learn more about usQonto's Blog | Les ÉchosIL'Usine Digitale | Courrier Cadres#J-18808-Ljbffr