Head of Product Design (based in Barcelona or Lisbon)
Berlin, GermanyOLX Group – Product /Full-time /HybridWELCOME TO OLXAt OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade.We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people around the world every month, through its well-loved consumer brands including OLX, Otodom, Property24.Join OLX and see how far you can go.We’re looking for an experienced, visionary, and strategic Head of Design to help us shape the future of our products. This isn’t just a design leadership role — it’s a chance to redefine how millions of people experience trade.In this pivotal position, you’ll be at the heart of our transformation, turning big ideas into tangible experiences that delight our users and drive business growth. As a key partner to cross-functional leadership, you’ll ensure design is deeply embedded in our strategy, champion the value of human-centered thinking, and lead a talented team toward a shared vision of excellence.This role demands more than management — it requires inspiration, bold thinking, and the ability to elevate design as a catalyst for change.Please note that this position is based in either Barcelona or Lisbon, and relocation to one of these locations is required.
What you’ll do:
1. Lead the Vision: Define and drive a compelling design vision that aligns with OLX Group’s global mission, turning strategy into actionable plans that deliver real impact.
2. Champion Design: Be the voice for design across the organization, ensuring it has the resources, visibility, and influence it deserves in shaping the future of our products.
3. Inspire Collaboration: Build strong, trust-based partnerships with product, engineering, and business leaders to create unified, user-centered solutions.
4. Elevate Quality: Raise the bar for design craft and consistency across every touchpoint, ensuring our products deliver experiences people love.
5. Grow Future Leaders: Mentor and empower design managers, leads, and team members — fostering a culture of growth, curiosity, and creative excellence.
6. Streamline Operations: Oversee design operations to drive efficiency, clarity, and speed, ensuring teams can deliver their best work without friction.
What success looks like:
7. Design is a strategic driver, not just a service — shaping product and business decisions at every level.
8. Our platforms deliver delightful, cohesive, and high-quality user experiences that reflect our mission and values.
9. The design team feels energized, inspired, and empowered, with clear priorities and room to innovate.
10. Collaboration thrives across design, product, and engineering, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions.
11. Our processes, tools, and systems are streamlined and future-ready, supporting scalability and creative excellence.
Who you are:
12. A proven design leader with a track record of creating transformative user experiences at scale.
13. Skilled at aligning design with business strategy and advocating for its value in cross-functional environments.
14. A visionary mentor who grows and empowers teams, cultivating leaders who can thrive in complexity.
15. Operationally savvy, balancing big-picture thinking with the ability to make things happen.
16. An exceptional communicator who can inspire, align, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
What we offer:
17. The opportunity to lead a strategic European Product Design team within one of the most influential classifieds platforms globally.
18. A high-caliber, international team with strong collaboration and learning culture.
19. Career opportunities across OLX Group and Prosus, a global player in online marketplaces
20. A fun, informal work environment, smart colleagues, and real room to grow.
21. Permanent employment contract with a competitive salary, an annual bonus + benefits
22. Training and a conference budget, and free access to Udemy courses