head of design for map products

MapTiler makes maps that help people understand the world. Its platform supports applications including global weather forecasting, humanitarian crisis management, flight tracking, and the Swiss railways. Its maps are viewed by hundreds of millions of people worldwide every month. MapTiler is rooted in developer and open-source communities, and builds technical partnerships with its primarily developer, engineer, and geo-expert users and customers.

• Lead a design team of five, making decisions about hiring, performance, wellbeing, career progression, and education
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and marketing, and represent design in discussions with the executive team
• Increase the company’s user-centric mindset and UX maturity by defining how to measure them, reporting findings to leadership, and acting on them
• Lead the transition to AI-accelerated design work and help determine how designers use AI in their daily practice, in line with the company’s overall direction
• Own design craft, quality standards, and the coherence of the experience across all MapTiler products and services
• Own the design roadmap alongside the product and marketing roadmaps
• Make company-wide design decisions, set standards and quality expectations, and speak up when they are not met

• At least 8 years of experience in UX, UI, or product design, including 3+ years in a design leadership role
• Experience building and leading a design team, including hiring, performance management, and career development
• Strong design craft, demonstrated through a portfolio or case study of projects led, and the ability to set and defend quality standards
• Hands-on experience using AI tools in design work and a well-argued view of where they help and where they do not
• Ability to align with or lead Developer Experience (DX), ensuring B2B / B2D products work effectively for human users and AI agents
• Ability to explain design decisions with concrete arguments based on qualitative and quantitative user research
• Ability to influence and negotiate at the executive level
• Understanding that good design serves a deeper purpose than looking good
• Strong drive for self-improvement, learning, sharing knowledge, and trying new approaches
• Будет плюсом: Interest in maps or cartography, knowledge of the GIS or map industry, experience with Agile methodology

• Competitive financial compensation based on experience and an annual performance bonus
• Widescreen LCD, a laptop of choice, and all necessary work resources
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• Work remotely from anywhere in Czechia, or use the hub in Brno
• Collaboration with major global brands
• Dedicated support for continuous learning, conference attendance, and personal brand development
• Friendly, connected team and regular team-building events across Europe
• Freelance / B2B contract