Stellic · 2 months ago
Head of Product Design
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expStellic is a fast-growing startup focused on transforming the student experience in higher education. The Head of Product Design will lead a team of designers, drive product design initiatives, and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to align design strategy with business goals.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead, manage and mentor a small team of talented, passionate designers, providing guidance on projects, career development, and fostering a culture of design excellence
Own significant product design initiatives end to end while balancing individual contribution with team leadership responsibilities
Drive clarity in ambiguous problem spaces shaping the long term of design at Stellic
Drive the evolution of our design system, processes, and best practices across the organization
Work closely with Product and Engineering leads as a thought partner to align design strategy with business goals and technical capabilities
Guide the team in tackling complex product design challenges by synthesizing business, technology, and user needs into simple, holistic solutions
Build and maintain strong partnerships across departments to elevate design's impact throughout the organization
Manage resource allocation and project prioritization across the design team while maintaining high quality standards
Qualification
Required
8+ years of product design experience, with at least 3 years of design team management experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design leadership for complex enterprise products
Ability to execute on end-to-end complex design projects in collaboration with engineering and product
Experience building and mentoring high-performing design teams while remaining hands-on with design work
Track record of establishing design processes, systems, and standards that scale
Proven ability to lead user research initiatives and translate insights into strategic design directions
Excellence in visual design with the ability to guide others in creating cohesive, delightful experiences
Strong communication skills and experience presenting to executive stakeholders
Comfortable with travel (domestic and international)
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance, with Stellic covering 99% of your premium and 75% for dependents on our base plan
401K and commuter benefits
Annual international retreats in some of the most beautiful cities & towns
Company
Stellic
Student Success Platform Designed to Help Students Maximize their College Journey and Graduate on Time.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.1MKey Investors
Reach Capital
2022-03-22Series A· $11M
2019-10-17Seed· $3.1M
2017-05-23Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Sabih Bin Wasi
Founder & CEO
Ali Naqi
Lead Product Designer
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