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Director, Product Design

ThumbtackOntario, CanadaRemote
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A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. That's why we’re building the only app homeowners need to effortlessly manage their homes —  knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. With Thumbtack, millions of people care for what matters most, and pros earn billions of dollars through our platform. And as one of the fastest-growing companies in a $600B+ industry — we must be doing something right. 
We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. We’re seeking people who continually put our purpose first: advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.At Thumbtack, we're creating a new era of home care. If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together. 

Thumbtack by the Numbers


  • Available nationwide in every U.S. county
  • 80 million projects started on Thumbtack
  • 10 million 5-star reviews and counting
  • Pros earn billions on our platform
  • 1000+ employees 
  • $3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021) 

About the Design Team


We’re a tight-knit and highly-collaborative team of Product Designers, Content Designers, Researchers, and Design Ops working closely with cross-functional partners to envision and deliver experiences that help people care for their home and empower small businesses nationwide to grow. We collaborate regularly through design critiques, work sessions, and presentations to inspire and influence the direction of the product and company as a whole.

Responsibilities


  • Lead Product Design across the Marketplace pillar, which consists of multiple cross-functional product pods. Directly manage the designers across Marketplace and operate as a lead for the pillar. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to envision, strategize, and guide the product direction.
  • Initiate and lead design visioning work at the team and company level. Empower design to create a northstar that guides product and experience decisions. 
  • Empower designers to consistently deliver high-quality design solutions that positively impact our users and the business
  • Cultivate a positive team culture of openness, curiosity, and bias for action

What you’ll need


If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.

  • 6+ years of experience in design leadership
  • Experience leading high-performing product design teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills; comfortable engaging with stakeholders, including executive teams
  • Ability to influence and lead change across the organization
  • Track record of effectively driving large-scale visioning work

Bonus points if you have


  • Experience working on two-sided marketplaces
  • Experience scaling teams and managing managers

Thumbtack is a virtual-first company, meaning you can live and work from any one of our approved locations across the United States, Canada or the Philippines.* Learn more about our virtual-first working model here.#LI-Remote

Benefits & Perks


  • Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
  • 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
  • Libraries (optional use collaboration & connection hubs)in San Francisco and Salt Lake City 
  • WiFi reimbursements 
  • Cell phone reimbursements (North America) 
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being 

Learn More About Us


  • Life @ Thumbtack Blog
  • How Thumbtack is embracing virtual work
  • Follow us on LinkedIn
  • Meet the pros who inspire us

Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law. Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: recruitingops@thumbtack.com. If you are a California resident, please review information regarding your rights under California privacy laws contained in Thumbtack’s Privacy policy available at https://www.thumbtack.com/privacy/ .

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Life at Thumbtack

When you need to hire someone – a landscaper, a DJ, anyone – Thumbtack finds them for you for free. Thumbtack connects millions of people with local professionals for their projects. With almost 1,000 different services to choose from, you'll find pretty much anyone you're looking to hire. A contractor to remodel your kitchen. A tutor to teach you French. A dog trainer to save your furniture from puppy accidents. An officiant, florist, caterer (and every other vendor you might need) for your perfect wedding. Local businesses across the country use Thumbtack, too. Our product helps them connect with customers, get hired and make a living doing what they're great at. As for those of us who work here We love it. And we have awards to prove it. Fast Company – 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2018 https://www.fastcompany.com/40525504/thumbtack-for-giving-the-yellow-pages-an-ai-twist Fortune — Best Places to Work in the Bay Area in 2018 http://fortune.com/2018/03/01/best-companies-bay-area-2018/ Fortune — Best Workplaces in Technology in 2018 http://fortune.com/2018/01/17/best-workplaces-tech-2018/ To learn more about life at Thumbtack and see current job openings, visit www.thumbtack.com/careers. Thumbtack is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, Javelin Investment Partners, Baillie Gifford and Google Capital.
Thrive Here & What We Value- VirtualFirst Working Model- In-Person Events- 20 Companywide Holidays (Including End-of-Year Shutdown)- Collaboration & Connection Hubs: San Francisco, Salt Lake City- WiFi Reimbursements- Cell Phone Reimbursements (North America)- Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health and Wellbeing- Embracing Diversity and Equal Opportunity Workplace- Accommodation to Individuals with Disabilities
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