Product Designer Manager

Our mission Creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond, by delivering Europe’s leading finance workspace. We combine business-class tools (seamless invoicing, spend management, and pre-accounting) with unwaveringly attentive 24/7 support, designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance. Our journey Founded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 600,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French ranking Our values Customer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you do Ownership | Own your part, get things done Teamwork | Make (team)work easy Mastery | Continuously raise the bar Integrity | Always do what’s right, and respect people Our beliefs At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 55% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality. Discover the steps we took to create a discrimination‑free hiring process. ⭐ Mission Join us as a Manager Product Designer to transform our Customer Lifecycle design team into a high‑performing unit that sets the quality standard across Qonto's 80+ design organization. You'll lead the evolution of critical user experiences—starting with our registration flow redesign—while building a team that ambitious designers aspire to join. ⚡ Impact As a Manager Product Designer, you'll work closely with Julien Hillion, our Head of Product Design, and directly impact business growth by driving acquisition through improved product design. The systems and standards you establish will influence how design quality is delivered across our platform serving 500,000+ customers, while your leadership will shape the next generation of design talent at Qonto. ⭐ As a Product Design Manager, you will Manage a team of 5+ designers, raise the bar on craft and delivery, and establish practices others benchmark against. Define and uphold craft standards and growth paths for the team. Lead the end‑to‑end design lifecycle from discovery to high‑quality delivery. Partner cross‑functionally to influence product strategy and ensure execution excellence. Hire and develop talent to build a team that ambitious designers aspire to join. What can you expect? An established design org (~80 people) with strong design culture. Clear ways of working and a continuous improvement mindset. Direct impact on product quality and team development. A culture that emphasizes people management, growth, and ambition. About your future manager: Julien Hillion — Head of Product Design Julien has over a decade of experience across finance, technology, and healthcare. His leadership focuses on: Personal growth — Impactful projects with regular coaching. Design excellence — High standards with pragmatic execution. Team collaboration — Weekly critiques, monthly rituals, and frequent feedback. About you You thrive in challenging environments, take pride in craft excellence, and develop teams that push boundaries. You lead by example, make clear decisions, and hold a high bar for quality. 5–8 years in Product Design, including 2–4 years leading or managing designers. Proven experience managing design teams in fintech, B2B, or similarly complex domains, with strong project references. Track record of developing designers, building autonomous teams, and making decisive performance and craft calls. Language: Fluent English; French, Spanish, Italian, or German is a plus. At Qonto we understand that true diversity isn't just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick Who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we've been searching for all along. Perks A tailor‑made and dynamic career track. An inclusive work environment. Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade. Competitive salary package. Meal vouchers. Public transportation reimbursement (part or global). A great health insurance (depending on the country). Employee well‑being initiatives: access to Moka Care to take care of your mental health and great offers for sports and wellness activities. A progressive disability and parenthood policy (1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent) and childcare benefits with selected partners. Monthly team events. Our hiring process Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future managers. A remote or live exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be like. Find more information about our interview process on our careers website. On average, our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours. To learn more about us Qonto's Blog Les Échos L'Usine Digitale Courrier Cadres To know how your personal data will be processed during your application process or to request its deletion, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr