About the Company:

Manta Sleep - was founded in 2016, and their team specializes in creating innovative sleep accessories designed to enhance sleep quality. Their flagship products include a variety of sleep masks and sleep accessories, all engineered to provide perfect sleep conditions for their users. The company is a strong advocate for the Pro-Nap Movement, promoting the benefits of regular napping and challenging traditional corporate norms that discourage rest during work hours. Their mission centers on empowering individuals to unlock their full potential through better sleep, offering products that cater to various sleep needs and preferences.

About the Role:

We are looking to hire a mature and experienced Head of Product Design who will be responsible for shaping the company’s product vision and leading the design team to create innovative sleep products that resonate with customers. You will work hands-on in a fast-growing e-commerce environment, balancing strategic planning with execution while managing a small but expanding team of designers and product managers.

The role requires a deep understanding of user needs, ensuring that each product launched not only meets high design standards but also drives business growth. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with product design, marketing, and report directly to leadership to bring products to market successfully. With a global team spread across Europe and Asia, the candidate must be adaptable and capable of leading design efforts in a highly dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.

This is a Full-Time remote role.

Salary Range: 70-100k USD annually

We are looking for a Head of Product Design specifically with these requirements:

• Ideally 5-10 years of experience in a Product Design role, having both hands-on and leadership experience.
• Previous experience in a smaller to mid sized E-commerce business, with at least a $30M-$50M revenue.
• Experience designing soft products or similar (home or textile goods) is a must.
• Proven track record of building and managing small design teams.
• Ability to plan for product launches over the next 3+ years.
• Understanding of how to create products that customers love and which are feasible from the engineering side.
• Experience working closely with the product and marketing teams, and with external agencies when needed.
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment with limited corporate infrastructure.
• Experience working with international teams across different time zones.
• Open to occasional travel, especially to Asia, for product development purposes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, while being able to find a good balance between creative ideas and feasible solutions.

Your responsibility will include (but not limited to):

• Develop and implement a long-term product design strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Be directly involved in design processes, from concept to launch, ensuring a balance of vision and execution.
• Oversee the design and launch of products that drive customer engagement and sales.
• Build, manage, and mentor a growing team of designers and product managers.
• Foster a hands-on, collaborative environment where creativity and efficiency thrive.
• Work closely with the product, marketing, and leadership team to bring products to market successfully.
• Ensure seamless coordination between design, production, engineering and marketing efforts.
• Iterate on product design based on user feedback, data, and market trends.
• Stay updated on design trends, customer preferences, and industry innovations.
• Use data-driven insights to enhance product design and user experience.
• Occasional travel to Asia - approx 3 times a year for product development and production coordination.

Growth Opportunities/Perks:

• Freedom and control over your schedule.
• Open and transparent workplace.
• Freedom to be creative and own your work.
• No office politics or bureaucracy
• Great growth opportunities and training resources.
• Unlimited vacation and sick leave days.

This Position Is Perfect For You If…

You're a visionary problem solver.

You won’t be expected to have all the answers from day one, but you’ll need to think strategically, adapt quickly, and drive innovative product designs that align with business goals.

You're highly organized and hands-on.

You can balance big-picture vision with hands-on execution, ensuring that design projects move forward smoothly while leading and growing a small, agile team.

You're passionate about creating products people love.

You understand the intersection of design, functionality, and customer needs, ensuring that every product developed is not just well-designed but also highly desirable and marketable.

Our hiring process is made up of four parts, so please be aware that you will need to dedicate time for a questionnaire, a video, and two 1-on-1 interviews.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon!