Head of Product Design

Westwing

JOIN OUR TEAM As a Team Lead/Head of Product Design, you’ll drive the creative vision for our most diverse categories within accessories: Deco, Tabletop, Home Textiles, Rugs, Kids, and Bathroom. You will bring innovative design, trend-setting creativity, and strategic product development to the role, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Westwing Collection by ensuring a seamless blend of style, quality, and sustainability. This position is permanent and based in Munich. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Lead the in-house Accessory Design Team in creating on-trend and visually appealing products * Manage the design pipeline, fostering strong collaboration with all development teams * Conduct trend research to support design and collection growth, leveraging AI and automation when applicable * Drive product development with an emphasis on premium design, quality, sustainability, and materials to build an outstanding Westwing Collection portfolio in your category * Foster an innovative and problem-solving culture within the product design team * Effectively communicate and convey creative visions to both internal and external stakeholders * Demonstrate strong business acumen to align creative decisions with assortment strategies  YOU COME WITH * 8+ years of experience in product design and development, with a strong track record in portfolio creation and deep expertise in materials, manufacturing, and sustainability * Proven leadership experience, with a track record of guiding and mentoring creative teams * In-depth knowledge of industry trends, brands, and IP, coupled with a passion for design * Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset * Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills * A hands-on attitude and experience in a fast-paced, international environment * Fluency in English WHY WESTWING If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it. At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living. Here is what you can look forward to: * A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration * An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone * A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen * Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas * 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create * A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect * Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers * Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care * Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet * Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl * One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower * Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Movie Nights and Oktoberfest to Summer & Winter Parties ABOUT US Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018. Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd. Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity. DEPARTMENT Design & Creative

STARK

ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems—not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe—today. ABOUT THE TEAM You will be reporting to the Head of Accounting. YOUR MISSION Overview The cost/inventory accountant position is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing and Production costing analysis and inventory for all business locations. The cost accountant is responsible for comparing standard cost to actual cost and identifying and explaining variances by customer, part number and production jobs. The cost accountant must also work closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve variances and adjust Bills of Materials (BOM’s).  RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop and maintain cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing and inventory levels * Produce daily production, variance and ad hoc reports  * Coordinate physical inventory counts and post adjustments based on results * Review and analyze standard and actual costs for variances and prepare reports  * Prepare, analyze and report monthly gross margin analysis by customer, part number and production jobs  * Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine effects on costs  * Study and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor  * Responsible for account reconciliation of physical inventories and cycle counts  * Assist in month-end and year-end closing by analyzing inventory and preparing supplemental reports as needed  * Work on special projects as required  QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar and three (3) to five (5) years in manufacturing cost accounting experience is preferred.   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  * Proficiency in Excel, experience in manipulating large databases a plus  * Significant hands-on experience using an integrated ERP system * Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory and cost accounting * Understanding of local GAAP (IFRS is a plus) as it applies to a manufacturing environment is required  * Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments.  * Must be a team player who also works well independently.  * Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations.  * Strong communication skills in both German and English NICE TO HAVE Talent Contact: Sally Grütte-Pad, Interim Lead TA Partner, via talent@stark-defence.com

Tacto

YOUR IMPACT Procurement is 60-70% of revenue for industrial companies and their biggest lever for profitability. Most can't make sense of their own procurement data, let alone use it strategically. Tacto changes that, and Solution Engineering is the function that turns our platform into customer reality. As Solution Engineering Lead, you own the engine that gets customers live, fast, and at quality. You sit between Product, Sales, and Customer Value, making sure every piece connects. You lead a team of ~5 Solution Engineers plus our Proof-of-Value function, own the link to Engineering on technical pipeline improvements, and are the senior technical face we put in front of customers when things matter most. You're building the implementation engine that scales with us. YOUR TASKS * Lead the team. Hire, develop, and manage ~5 Solution Engineers plus our PoV function. Set the bar for quality and speed. Lead with empathy and performance in equal measure. * Build the implementation system. Design the processes, capacity planning, and quality controls that let us onboard customers predictably. Document what works, kill what doesn't, jump in hands-on when complexity demands it. * Own the vision. Develop and drive an idea on where the solution engineering team needs to develop, organizationally and technically. * Run presales. Conduct IT presales calls with prospects. Align with AEs on scope and technical stretch. Be assertive about what we can and can't commit to. * Drive technical scalability. Partner with Product, Data, and Engineering to automate manual work out of existence. Serve as the link between SE and the broader Tech org. Push for productization wherever the team finds workarounds. * Own customer escalations. Lead technical escalations with Heads of Procurement and IT. Be the senior presence customers trust and your team learns from. * Be AI-native. Use AI to 10x team productivity. Experiment, measure, scale what works, and build it into how the team operates. YOUR PROFILE * 5+ years in demanding project environments. Software implementation, technical program management, or top-tier consulting at Manager level or above. You've coordinated complex workstreams, owned senior stakeholders, and delivered under pressure. * 1+ years leading teams in fast-paced environments where you set the standard. * System builder. You've run or built systems that implement customers quickly, and you keep improving them. You find opportunity in any constraint. * Execution machine. Pragmatic prioritization, hands-on when it counts, structured in how you distribute work. * People leader with backbone. Clear guidance under uncertainty, decisions made without hesitation. Empathic, but pushes people to their max. * Technically fluent. You understand data structures, ERP systems, and how pipelines work, and you have your own opinion on how to revolutionize Solution Engineering. * Senior presence with customers. Comfortable in C-level escalations with Heads of Procurement and IT. * Native or C1 German, fluent English. Nice-to-have * SQL or Python skills; experience with data pipelines * ERP expertise (SAP especially) * Experience working with the German industrial Mittelstand WHO THRIVES HERE (AND WHO DOESN'T) You're not starting from zero. There's a working SE function, a strong customer base, and clear direction. But the next stage of scale won't happen without serious system design, technical judgment, and people leadership. If you want a pure people-management role detached from technical depth, this isn't it. If you want to build the implementation engine behind one of Europe's most ambitious B2B SaaS companies, you'll love it here. INTERVIEW PROCESS 1. Intro call with our Talent team 2. Deep dive with our Head of CX, the person you'd report to 3. Onsite incl. Case study + cross-functional 1:1s with Product, Sales, and CV WHY TACTO * Real ownership. You own one of the most consequential operational functions at Tacto - the engine that turns our product into customer outcome. * Scope that grows. SE team, PoV, CBAM, Support, the link to Engineering, all in one seat. The role expands with the company. * Direct senior leadership exposure. You report into our Head of CX and work alongside the founders on the operational backbone. * AI-native team. You push AI into every part of how SE operates, not just where it's convenient. * The team: 100+ people, founded by CDTM/TUM/Berkeley alumni. You work directly with the Sr. Leadership Team * AI-native product: We ship AI features continuously and are building for the AI endgame * Munich, hybrid (4 days in office): Competitive compensation + Meaningful equity sized to match the importance of the role OUR BACKGROUND Tacto is building the intelligence layer that connects AI to the physical world of manufacturing, starting with procurement. AI is transforming every industry, but it stops at the factory gate. The knowledge that holds manufacturing together - part costs, suppliers, materials - is scattered across systems and people. Over 50% of a product's cost originates from suppliers, making procurement the single largest cost lever in manufacturing and the missing connection between the digital and the physical world. Yet it still runs on Excel and legacy systems. We're changing that with our Procurement Intelligence Platform, trusted by hundreds of companies running billions of Euros of material. Based in Munich, we are 100+ passionate builders who are in-office, with high expectations, fast growth, and a lot of fun. We are supported by >€50m from Sequoia, Index, and Europe's leading tech entrepreneurs and industry veterans. WHY IT MATTERS Manufacturing forms Europe's economic backbone, driving a fourth of Europe's GDP and providing over 30% of jobs. These hidden champions and global market leaders manufacture the physical world around us, from the machines that build our cities to the medical devices that save lives. But the world is changing. The US dominates the digital world of bits. China is scaling the world of atoms, manufacturing at unprecedented speed and scale. Geopolitics are more uncertain than ever. Europe's strength lies in its deep industrial knowledge through generations of engineering. Manufacturing worldwide runs on European machines and software. But that heritage is only an advantage if we leverage it in the age of AI. Tacto builds the AI that connects Atoms and Bits, empowering our Industrial Base to Stay Stronger and building a lighthouse for European tech. WHAT WE OFFER The people at Tacto are passionate about building the organization, growing themselves, and our product while having fun and being real. We have high expectations, great talent density, and a culture where your ambition, performance, and agency are what count - not where you come from or how big your ego is. You'll grow at the forefront of AI, have real ownership and impact, and be surrounded by the best people in their field who challenge you and make you better every day. That is demanding and rewarding, but that's where we thrive. Besides that you have: * Money: Competitive salary & equity in the company with real upside, so you are invested in our success * Workplace: A vibrant in-office culture (> 4 days/week) in a beautiful office in central Munich * Development: A development budget and regular exposure to exceptional people, e.g., Lunch & Learns, peer mentoring, external speakers * Time off: 26 + 4 vacation days per year (4 fixed “company rest days”) as well as regular off-sites and team events * Health: Wellpass membership, of course, a fruit basket (!), and access to Jobrad, for your health * Family & Social Security: Voluntary pension contribution, voluntary KITA subsidy for your children Tacto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity. 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