Product Design Coach (VP+)

Mento; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Job summary

Mento is seeking senior product design leaders to coach and coach others remotely. You will join a thriving coaching community, delivering 1:1 sessions, applying a growth mindset, and participating in an immersive ICF‑certified training program before coaching members.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years of product design leadership with a passion for developing people, strong emotional intelligence, and a collaborative, compassionate approach in a fast‑moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years leading product design teams and coaching individuals.
• Coaching certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 coaching to Mento members through virtual sessions using the Mento Platform and tools.
• Participating in ongoing training sessions to improve coaching abilities and skills.
• Communicating with members via your Mento email or chat in the Mento App in between sessions.
• Being an integral member of the Mento coaching community by sharing coaching tools and insights—to help enhance our coaching practices and fulfill our mission of empowering people to thrive in jobs that they love.
• Acting with kindness, respect, and empathy as an ambassador of the Mento community.

Skills

Executive leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Emotional IQ

Product design leadership

Communication

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for senior leaders in product design roles who value learning, growth, and community and who are passionate about developing and coaching people in their field. As a Mento coach, you will form 1:1 partnerships with our members to help them identify & track clear goals, become a better leader, communicate more effectively, problem‑solve issues at work, and help them feel happy, fulfilled, and engaged at work and beyond. All Mento coaches, regardless of coaching experience, are required to participate in our ICF‑certified coach training program to learn Mento’s coaching methodology prior to working with our members. The program is immersive and transformational, designed to help you grow as a coach, master the Mento Coaching Methodology, and gain access to proprietary tools. Participants who successfully graduate earn Continuing Coach Education Units. If you’re ready to elevate your coaching skills, deepen your impact, and join a groundbreaking coaching team, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 coaching to Mento members through virtual sessions using the Mento Platform and tools
• Participating in ongoing training sessions to improve coaching abilities and skills
• Communicating with members via your Mento email or chat in the Mento App in between sessions
• Being an integral member of the Mento coaching community by sharing coaching tools and insights—to help enhance our coaching practices and fulfill our mission of empowering people to thrive in jobs that they love
• Acting with kindness, respect, and empathy as an ambassador of the Mento community

Who Are You?

• A director, vice president, or other senior product design leader with 20+ years experience managing product design teams and coaching individuals (coaching certification is a plus but not required).
• Someone who wants to turn their people leadership skills into meaningful coaching skills.
• Passionate about helping people advance in the workplace to build fulfilling careers and lives.
• A person who is self‑aware, has a high emotional IQ, and cares about creating a safe space for others to risk being vulnerable.
• Excited about growing your coaching skills and brings a growth‑mindset to the experience, regardless of how long you have been a coach.
• Comfortable working in a constantly‑changing startup environment.
• Able to dedicate a minimum of 12+ hours per month to coaching at Mento for the next 24+ months.

At Mento, we invite new coaches to join us on a rolling basis. The time frame on which we add new coaches is based on the particular needs of our clients and their teams. While we may not need to add a Product Design VP Coach today, we would still be very excited for you to get in touch with us now if this opportunity resonates with you.

Other Details

• This is a contract position in which coaches are paid per hour. On top of a flat hourly rate, we offer select bonuses that incentivize engagement with our membership and community growth on our platform.
• You must have the capacity to give a minimum of three to five hours per week towards Mento regardless of other commitments and how they may change.
• You are able to work with Mento for a minimum of 24 months to build meaningful relationships with our members.
• This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be based in North America or Europe.
• Because this is a part‑time growth opportunity, we seek experienced senior leaders who want to expand their coaching skills.

Inclusion Statement

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Research shows that candidates from unrepresented backgrounds may not apply to jobs unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.