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Piano

Head of Product Design

Piano

. Define design vision and direction across Piano's product portfolio .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading design teams within B2B SaaS environments, focusing on strategic design vision, team development, and the adoption of AI design tools to enhance workflow and quality. Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and drive design initiatives that align with product strategy and business outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
B2B SaaS Design LeadershipAI Design Tools ProficiencyTeam Mentorship and DevelopmentDesign Process and Standards DefinitionAgile Development Practices

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Hard Skills
Design Vision and DirectionDesign Standards and PracticesStrategic Design CommunicationsPerformance ManagementData-Heavy Product DesignPersonalization Product DesignTeam Output ImprovementComplex Problem SolvingExecutive StorytellingMarket Positioning
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationExecutive PresenceCoaching Culture DevelopmentConflict ResolutionStrategic Thinking
Tools & Technologies
AI Design ToolsAgile MethodologiesSAFe Framework
Industry Keywords
B2B SaaSDesign Team LeadershipProduct StrategyDesign WorkflowHigh-Performing Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define design vision and direction across Piano's product portfolio
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing design team of 8 designers
  • Establish scalable design standards, practices, and systems
  • Represent design strategically in executive, board, leadership, and customer conversations
  • Partner with product and engineering on product strategy
  • Lead design work on major strategic initiatives and new innovations
  • Drive adoption of AI tools and processes to improve design workflow and quality
  • Lead strategic design communications, including investor pitches, market positioning, and executive storytelling
  • Guide the team through complex B2B SaaS challenges
  • Create a coaching culture with clear goals and development support
  • Manage performance and resolve team dynamics constructively
  • Attract, develop, and retain excellent talent

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years leading design teams in B2B SaaS or similar environments
  • Genuine hands-on proficiency with AI design tools
  • Proven ability to mentor designers and build high-performing teams
  • Experience defining design processes, systems, and standards at organizational scale
  • Strong communication and executive presence
  • Comfort balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • Background in data-heavy and/or personalization products
  • Track record of improving team output and quality within constraints
  • Experience working with leadership teams on product strategy and business outcomes
  • Experience working in agile development practices; SAFe experience is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • No benefits, perks, or compensation extras are specified in the posting