We are seeking a visionary & hands-on Product Lead to drive product innovation and design at PackBack. In this critical role, you will be responsible for refining and executing our product strategy, leading the product design team. Your goal will be to ensure that PackBack’s products not only meet but exceed user expectations, setting new standards for packaging reuse across Europe.
• Product Strategy & Vision: Drive the product vision, aligning it with PackBack’s mission and strategic goals.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing product design team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Innovation & Design: Lead the ideation, development, and iteration of new product features, ensuring they are user-centric, scalable, and aligned with market needs.
• User Experience: Champion a seamless and intuitive user experience across all PackBack products, ensuring that our solutions are convenient and engaging for both businesses and end-users.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data analytics to inform product decisions, optimizing features and systems to enhance performance and user satisfaction.
• Market Expansion: Collaborate with the Commercial Lead to identify and prioritize market opportunities, driving product adoption across Europe.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Machine Interaction or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your design process, problem-solving skills, and impact.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully launching a product from inception to market.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced industry and within dynamic organizations.
• You are self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing tasks independently.
• Fluency in English
• Eligibility: You must already have the right to work in the Netherlands (we can’t provide visa sponsorship).
• Collaboration: with a wide variety of renowned and impactful companies such as foodservice industry players, innovative packaging solutions and smart logistical frontrunners.
• Impactful Work: Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment by transforming the way packaging is used.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a forward-thinking and innovative startup culture that values creativity and embraces new ideas.
• Career Growth: Opportunity for professional development and advancement within a rapidly growing company.
• Competitive Compensation: €60,000 per year (excluding 8% holiday pay). Opportunities for employee options over time based on long-term commitment
• Flexibility: shape your own work environment with the flexibility of working from home and in our vibrant office in The Netherland’s largest impact hub: Titaan.
PackBack is creating a world where food and drinks leave no trace by making packaging reuse efficient, convenient and user-friendly. We do this with smart systems such as Smart Return Bins and clever digital incentives, rewarding businesses and consumers for going zero-waste. By redefining the way packaging is used, we challenge the status quo and contribute to reducing environmental impact. We have proven our solutions to be a success with companies like KFC Netherlands and Burger King joining the Pack. Now, it’s time to make reuse the norm across Europe.
PackBack is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are passionate about driving positive environmental change and have the skills to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to people@packback.network. PackBack is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.