Head of Product Design (Ecommerce)

TL;DR

Head of Product Design (Accessories): Driving creative vision and strategic product development for diverse accessory categories with an accent on innovative design, trend-setting creativity, and sustainability. Focus on leading design teams, conducting trend research, and aligning creative decisions with business strategies.

Location: This position is permanent and based in Munich, with a hybrid working mode (3 office days per week).

Company

hirify.global is Europe’s leading e-commerce platform for home & living, offering a curated assortment of design brands and its own hirify.global Collection.

What you will do

• Lead the in-house Accessory Design Team in creating on-trend and visually appealing products.
• Manage the design pipeline and foster collaboration with development teams.
• Conduct trend research to support design and collection growth, leveraging AI and automation.
• Drive product development with an emphasis on premium design, quality, sustainability, and materials.
• Foster an innovative and problem-solving culture within the product design team.
• Effectively communicate creative visions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen to align creative decisions with assortment strategies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in design and portfolio creation, with proven expertise in product design, materials, and sustainability.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of guiding and mentoring creative teams.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, brands, and IP, coupled with a passion for design.
• Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• A hands-on attitude and experience in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Fluency in English (C1).

Culture & Benefits

• An inspiring, international, informal, and nonpolitical environment for ownership and career growth.
• A unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration with open communication channels.
• Hybrid working mode with 3 office days per week, plus up to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year.
• 30 days of paid holiday per year.
• A beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages and various lunch options.
• Employee discounts (40% off hirify.global Collection, 20% off third-party brands) and vouchers.
• Regular company and team events like Movie Nights and Summer Parties.
• Health and wellbeing offerings, including sports membership and mental health support.
• Discounted green mobility options and a subsidised company pension scheme.
• Company daycare options and a “Social Impact Day” annually.