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Qualia · 2 months ago

Director, Product Design

Qualia is a leading B2B real estate technology company that simplifies the home buying and selling experience. They are seeking a Director of Product Design to lead and scale their design department, ensuring exceptional user experiences while mentoring the design team and driving organizational impact.

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Responsibilities

Own overall team performance and health, including resource allocation, project prioritization, and fostering a culture of high-quality design
Coach and mentor designers on both soft and hard skills, supporting their development and career growth
Cultivate a team culture rooted in craftsmanship, user-centered design, and continuous improvement
Actively practice and champion customer-centric thinking across the organization
Promote alignment and build trust across cross-functional teams by clearly communicating complex issues and fostering collaboration
Proactively solicit and provide feedback within the design team and across the broader product org to continually raise the bar for quality
Be a contributor to the organization's strategic direction
Provide strategic, visual, and systems-oriented feedback across end-to-end flows to ensure experiences are simple and delightful
Oversee complex design initiatives across multiple workstreams, maintaining high quality and clearing blockers to ensure timely delivery
Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into useful, valuable products for our users
Proactively identify new user problems and opportunities, working closely with research and data to define paths forward

Qualification

Product DesignUser-Centered DesignTeam LeadershipDesign StrategyComplex Problem SolvingCommunication SkillsGrowth MindsetCollaboration

Required

Minimum of 12 years of experience in Product Design, including at least 5 years directly managing Product Designers
Strong track record of building high-performing teams and coaching designers toward growth and leadership
Able to visualize and articulate a clear design strategy to cross-functional partners
Excellent written and verbal communicator, confident in managing high-stakes conversations with leadership
Proven ability to create clarity and focus in complex, ambiguous problem spaces
Operational mindset with experience improving team processes and decision-making workflows
Portfolio of case studies showcasing how you've led teams to deliver high-craft experiences from inception through launch
Demonstrated ability to transform user experiences by balancing visionary thinking with near-term, actionable execution
Experience delivering 0--1 products from concept to launch, bringing bold ideas to life
Skilled at navigating large-scale, complex, and ambiguous projects across multiple teams
Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environments
Embody a learning and growth mindset
Comfortable with the level of learning and ambiguity required to navigate fast-evolving fields

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans
401k program
Commuter benefits
Professional development
Parental leave
Flexible time off policy
Robust online onboarding program
Biweekly all hands meetings
Variety of internal virtual events

Company

Qualia

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Qualia is the leading digital real estate closing platform used by over half a million real estate and mortgage professionals.

H1B Sponsorship

Qualia has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (5)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$160M
Key Investors
Tiger Global ManagementMenlo VenturesBienville Capital
2020-12-21Series D· $65M
2019-11-13Series C· $55M
2018-03-07Series B· $33M

Leadership Team

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Nate Baker
CEO and Founder
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Lucas Hansen
Co-Founder, Board Member
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