Head of Product Design: Build, Coach, Elevate Craft

Socket.dev; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Quo is hiring a Design Manager to lead and grow the product design team. You will own performance, coaching, and process improvements while staying hands-on in reviews and projects.

The role emphasizes building a strong design culture, hiring top talent, and guiding senior designers toward higher craft and impact. You’ll partner with Product and Engineering, drive storytelling in cross-functional forums, and shape design quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design management experience including performance cycles and team rhythms.
• Proven ability to give specific, high-quality feedback to raise output.
• Experience representing design in cross-functional conversations with product and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own performance and career development for the product design team.
• Run and improve team processes like crits and reviews.
• Coach designers toward stronger craft and judgment with actionable feedback.
• Represent design in cross-functional partnerships with Product and Engineering leaders.
• Stay hands-on in design reviews and project contributions.
• Use AI tools to enhance the team's practice and outcomes.
• Define quality standards with the Head of Design and ensure day-to-day adherence.

Skills

Design management

Performance feedback

Cross-functional leadership

Communication storytelling

People development

AI in design

Hands-on design

Job description

Quo is hiring a Design Manager to lead and grow the product design team. You will own performance, coaching, and process improvements while staying hands-on in reviews and projects.

The role emphasizes building a strong design culture, hiring top talent, and guiding senior designers toward higher craft and impact. You’ll partner with Product and Engineering, drive storytelling in cross-functional forums, and shape design quality standards.