Senior Product Manager II

San Francisco, US
Full-Time
Posted 2 months ago

About this role

About [REDACTED]

For years, we've helped photographers create their work. Now we're building what comes next.

[REDACTED] exists for photographers. Not as a side feature, not as an afterthought, but as the whole point. We build the connected system photographers rely on, and we've spent over a decade earning the trust of a global creative community that takes the craft seriously.

Photography is at an inflection point. AI is reshaping what's possible for creative work, and that's where our mission shines. [REDACTED] is building the full photographer's workflow: from creating and editing your work, to delivering it to clients, to running your business. All of it built thoughtfully, with photographers leading the way. We believe the future of photography tools creates more space for creativity, handling the busy work so photographers can focus on the craft.

If you care about craft, community, and what technology can unlock for creative people, this is the work. We're a mission-driven and focused company where your work ships quickly, is meaningful, and reaches tens of millions of people worldwide. You'll have a real say in what we build and how we build it. We hire people who don't wait to be asked, naturally connect the dots, care about the quality of what they ship, and believe the best outcomes come from building together.

About The Role

[REDACTED] is looking for an ambitious and high agency Senior Product Manager to bring to life new product experiences that help photographers build more sustainable businesses for their incredible work.

Photography isn't just an art form, it's a business. Today, many photographers make a living through [REDACTED]. We believe we should be a bigger part in enabling – and participating in – that economic exchange. This is where you come in: in this role, you will define what this future looks like. You'll identify the right opportunities, validate the most promising ones, and lead the development of products that help photographers unlock more income through [REDACTED]. In helping photographers better monetize their work, you'll ensure [REDACTED] shows up as a true opportunities platform for photographers, not just a creative one.

We need someone ready to bring their deep curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, problem-solving skills, and authentic self to the job every day. As a member of our Product Management team, the company will look to you to drive economic opportunities and potential new business lines from the ground up. You'll operate with founder-like ownership and lead close collaboration with our users, Engineering, Design, Data, Marketing , Finance, Trust & Safety and Legal teams to grow [REDACTED] to the next order of magnitude, while deepening the love photographers have for our brand.

This role is a mix of forward-thinking strategy and user-centered product development. You'll work at both a strategic and tactical level, turning new technologies, research, data, and intuition into THE platform where photographers turn and grow as pros.

In This Role, You Will…

  • Set the strategic direction and roadmap for [REDACTED] Economy
  • Deeply understand the workflows, businesses, and economic needs of professional and aspiring photographers
  • Oversee delivery of innovative products and workflows that ensure successful outcomes for our users and for [REDACTED]
  • Identify high-potential opportunities and lead discovery efforts to rapidly validate problems, willingness to pay, and business viability
  • Regularly speak with existing and potential customers to gather insights and inform direction
  • Actively uses AI tools to accelerate research, spec writing, data analysis, and decision-making
  • Build lightweight prototypes or automations using AI-assisted no-code tools to quickly specify and test hypotheses
  • Create clarity in ambiguous problem spaces and influence executive stakeholders through strong strategic thinking and communication
  • Be ruthless about scope and priority, even when flooded from multiple angles
  • Help shape future business lines for [REDACTED]
  • Collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure cohesion across the overall [REDACTED] experience

You Have…

  • 5 -8 years as a full-time Product Manager with experience building for the creator economy
  • Strong systems thinking and 0 → 1 product experience that made a difference for your customer and drove business growth
  • Strategic judgement on monetization design and can reason through take-rate tradeoffs
  • Experience building payout infrastructure (Stripe Connect, PayPal Payouts, or similar), not just checkout
  • Delivered infrastructure heavy work, not just UI-layer features, and can go deep with engineering on payment infra reliability requirements
  • Previous exposure and understanding of KYC and the compliance side of payouts – you know what questions to bring to legal and finance and can deeply partner with them on possible solutions
  • A strong grasp of product strategy. You can define it, get buy-in from leadership, and motivate cross-functional teams to make that strategy a success
  • Superb spoken and written communication skills. You are a compelling storyteller that can digest a very complex product and problems and break them down to the entire company in easy to understand ways
  • You move fast, have high level of personal ownership, and are a natural instigator
  • You're a strong partner to cross-functional teammates – understanding when it's right to collaborate vs lead
  • You're a great prioritizer, have strong instincts when it comes to what matters, and have experience making tough but smart trade-offs. You care about outcomes and output
  • You thrive in fast-paced startup environments where being comfortable with ambiguity and being resourceful are critical skills

Outstanding Candidates Also Have…

  • A deep understanding of photography and/or creative tooling industries
  • AI native product practices - You use AI tools by default in your own workflow
  • Founder-like levels of accountability

Job Perks

  • Competitive Salary & Equity
  • Healthcare insurance, vision, dental insurance for employees and families
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Company-paid parental, medical and caregiver leave

Why [REDACTED]?

We value the creative process and our employees' opinions — input is encouraged, regardless of your position or title. We want to work with people who are driven and demonstrate initiative in taking our mission to the next level. We believe in building a safe place for creative expression and celebrating that which makes us human, welcoming unique and personal backgrounds and experiences. We're proud to foster diverse perspectives within [REDACTED] as we continue to build an inclusive culture.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000. Salary is one component of our total compensation package. This position also qualifies for bonuses and equity (i.e. stock options). The benefits available for this position include flexible time off, a 401K retirement plan, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short and long term disability), and 11 paid holidays. We also provide paid sick time as required by state and local law. Additional benefits and perks are also offered for this position.

Salary Range

150,000 - 175,000 USD annually

Benefits & Perks

Stock options
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave
401(k) match

Recommended Skills for this Position

AI-Assisted Design Workflow
UX Strategy
Data-Driven Design
User Research
Human-Centered Design
Systems Thinking
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Feature Prioritization
Stakeholder Communication and Influence
Design Thinking
User-Centered Design
Rapid Prototyping
Journey Mapping
Iterative Design
Design Metrics and KPIs

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