Your role:

Do you want to build the best workflow engine in the sector, making life effortless for thousands of creatives?

Are you ready to drive true innovation, building first-principles AI products on the back of deep vertical knowledge and rich customer data?

If you are a smart, balanced leader who has already built high-impact AI products and knows how to drive business success through data and an amazing customer experience, then you are our perfect match!

Expect unparalleled exposure to the intersection of high-scale e-commerce and deep workflow innovation. We are building a product that doesn't just "work"—it drives our customers' business success out-of-the-box, allowing them to focus on what they love: taking amazing pictures. As Director of Product, you will lead our product team to outbuild the competition, leveraging our legacy product's insights to deliver an effortless customer experience and measurable GMV growth.

What You’ll Do

- Deliver Effortless Value: Own the mission of building a highly differentiated workflow engine that removes friction for photographers, allowing them to focus on their clients and their craft.
- Drive First-Principles Innovation: Build the next generation of AI-first products by leveraging our deep vertical knowledge, customer insights, and existing data foundations.
- Lead the AI-Transformation: Use your experience in building AI products to transform our discovery and delivery processes, coaching the team to use Spec-Driven Development (SDD) for maximum clarity and speed.
- Master Stakeholder Alignment: Act as a high-level communicator and partner for Marketing, Customer Success, and Engineering, ensuring everyone is aligned on the path to customer success.
- Lead with Balance: Navigate ambiguity and overcome barriers to drive impact "no matter what," providing the team with the balanced leadership they need to excel.

What You’ll Bring

Experience

- Scale-up Leadership:



You’ve successfully led a product team in a 100–500 FTE environment.
- AI Product Builder: You have a proven track record of building and launching AI-driven products that delivered tangible business or customer impact.
- Technical Depth: You know how to leverage data and legacy product insights to build modern, innovative solutions.
- SaaS & E-com Expertise: You understand the Vertical SaaS playbook and how to drive commercial growth in an e-commerce setting.

Skills

- Exceptional Communication: You are a master at stakeholder management, able to translate complex product visions into actionable clarity for all departments.
- Customer-Centric Design: You have a deep intuition for building products that solve complex workflow problems simply.
- Process Coaching: You know how to introduce recent methodologies like SDD and train a team to embrace them as a means to better outcomes.

Mindset

- The Balanced Driver: You are smart, hardworking, and resilient, with the ability to drive impact without losing your balance.
- The First-Principles Thinker: You challenge legacy approaches to find the most direct path to customer value, always considering the broader business context.
- The Outcome Closer: You don't just start initiatives; you drive them through to measurable customer and business impact.

Why You’ll Love Life at GotPhoto

- Work Where You’re Best: We are a remote-first organization that prioritizes impact over office hours. While our roots are international,



we empower our team to design a workspace that fuels their best work—whether that’s a home office, a local café, or wherever you find your focus. You bring the talent; we provide the flexibility.
- Work from (Almost) Anywhere: We believe in flexibility that respects your lifestyle. You have the option to work abroad for up to 40 days per year. Whether you are visiting family or simply seeking a change of scenery, we support a work-from-anywhere culture that helps you stay inspired.
- Recharge & Unwind: We prioritize your well-being over a fixed tally of hours, which is why we offer a flexible, unlimited PTO policy and flexible sick days. Whether you need a long-awaited vacation, or time to recover from the unexpected, you have the autonomy to take the time you need to stay at your best.
- Comprehensive Care: We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family are fully covered. We complement our core healthcare with a broad range of additional benefits, offering a mix of company-sponsored coverage and voluntary options designed to protect your income and your household.
- Multicultural & Inclusive Team: We thrive on diverse perspectives. Our international team fosters a culture of mutual respect and professional exchange, ensuring that fresh ideas and tolerance are at the heart of everything we build together.
- Fuel Your Growth: We’re big on learning. You’ll get a dedicated education budget to explore new ideas and grow professionally.

What Matters to Us

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds may refrain from applying for positions if they feel they don't meet all qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we're excited to discover how your distinctive experience can enhance our team!

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However, you identify. We believe in equal opportunities.

📌 Director of Product (all genders) Canada
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📍 Canada