Lead Product Designer - Creative Studio
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Lead Product Designer to join our team at Bakken & Bæck, a leading design and technology studio. As a Lead Product Designer remote, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the product vision and guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex challenges. This position is based in our Amsterdam office, where you will collaborate with innovative clients to create exceptional digital experiences.
What You'll Do
- Lead product design projects from concept to launch, defining vision, direction, and outcomes.
- Translate complex technologies and audience insights into elegant, intuitive digital experiences.
- Create momentum and alignment from ambiguity, guiding teams with confidence and clarity.
- Mentor and support designers across levels, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
- Contribute to shaping the product design discipline at Bakken & Bæck by introducing new tools and workflows.
- Collaborate with peers across disciplines to strengthen teamwork and deliver exceptional outcomes.
- Represent the product design practice in client conversations, articulating ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Work closely with ambitious clients, from early-stage startups to industry leaders, pushing the limits of their fields.
Requirements
- 6+ years of product design experience, with deep expertise across design and technology.
- Comfortable moving between vision and detail, connecting strategy and craft.
- Skilled at bringing clarity to complex problems and guiding teams toward confident decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, building alignment and momentum across teams and clients.
- Experience leading fast-moving, multidisciplinary projects from concept to launch.
- Genuine curiosity for new tools, emerging technologies, and the evolving contexts in which they exist.
Nice to Have
- Interest in product strategy and storytelling.
- Experience with remote collaboration tools.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies.
What We Offer
- Independence to work on projects that align with your values.
- Autonomy in exploring and developing your methods and approaches.
- Flexibility in working hours and opportunities for relocation.
- Annual allowance for courses, classes, or conferences to support your growth.
- Team bonding experiences through trips and events.
- Welcoming office spaces designed for collaboration and creativity.
Join us at Bakken & Bæck as a Lead Product Designer remote and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
This Lead Product Designer position offers a unique opportunity to shape product vision in a creative environment. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy while working with innovative clients.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong understanding of 3D design principles and technologies such as Blender or Unity for creating immersive user experiences.
Possesses a strategic mindset to lead design sprints and workshops in an office environment, fostering collaboration and innovation among cross-functional teams while adapting to rapid feedback cycles.
Demonstrates a mentorship approach, with a track record of guiding junior designers in user-centered design methodologies and agile practices, ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality design solutions.
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