Product Manager in Skylum Software

Skylum allows millions of photographers to make incredible images faster. Our award-winning software automates photo editing with the power of AI yet leaves all the creative control in the hands of the artist.

Join us on our mission to make photo editing enjoyable, easy, and accessible to anyone. You’ll be developing products with innovative technologies, providing value and inspiration for customers, and getting inspired in return.

Thanks to our incredible team of experts, we’ve built a collaborative space where you can constantly develop and grow in a supportive way. At the same time, we believe in the freedom to be creative. Our work schedule is flexible, and we trust you to give your best while we provide you with everything you need to make work hassle-free. Skylum is proud to be a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine not only with words but with actions. We regularly donate to various organizations to help speed up the Ukrainian victory.

Main goal:

The main goal of the Product Manager is to build and develop the most popular creative image editor in the world on our new Portret Product. The product has to combine unique technologies, an innovative user experience, and a sleek and modern design with pleasing aesthetics.

Professional qualities:

- Creativity and a drive for innovation: Ability to discover new and sometimes unexpected solutions to problems, question legacy solutions, and go for the best solution that others haven’t thought of

- Eye for aesthetics: A passion for beautiful products

- Teamwork: Ability to negotiate and find a personalized approach to the teammates and create the best environment for collaboration

- Strategic thinking and imagination: Ability to think big and see the whole picture in a positive way as well as to swiftly identify potential opportunities and threats from current and future technologies

- Ownership and proactiveness: Desire to take responsibility and capacity to deliver results on time

- Result-driven: A focus on achieving results and a willingness to put in overtime to make them happen

- Enthusiasm: Passion and an optimistic attitude towards work

- Ability to work gracefully with criticism and a willingness to accept new ideas

- Unafraid of challenging tasks with no clear solutions

Responsibilities:

- Continuous market research to find new growth opportunities

- Validate the market size and opportunity

- ​​Develop and implement product strategies consistent with the company vision

- Launching growth mechanics and app monetisation

- Working with R&D team and product designers to introduce new disruptive innovations

- Drive launches, maintenance, and retirement in collaboration with other cross-functional teams and stakeholders

- Maintain customer development process

- Working closely with marketing on go-to-market plans

- Stay up to date with industry trends and developments

Must Haves:

- Analytic mindset

- Experience in Product Management (3+ years)

- Understanding of the stack process from the moment of design to the moment the app is launched

- English — Upper Intermediate and better

What we offer:

For personal growth:

- A chance to work with a strong team and a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to our award-winning photo editing tools;

- An educational allowance to ensure that your skills stay sharp;

- English and German classes to strengthen your capabilities and widen your knowledge.

For comfort:

- A great environment where you’ll work with true professionals and amazing colleagues whom you’ll call friends quickly;

- The choice of working remotely or in our office space located on Podil, equipped with everything you might need for productive and comfortable work.

For health:

- Medical insurance;

- Twenty-one days of paid sick leave per year;

For leisure:

- Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year;

- Fun times at our frequent team-building activities.