Product Lead | Higharc | Remote (United States)

<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join a founding team who’ve shipped products for Autodesk, Electronic Arts, Nike, and Apple. In 2024, we raised a $53M Series B fundraising round with support from top-notch venture capital firms and more than 18 strategic investors—industry leaders in construction, building products manufacturing, and distribution.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We are seeking a product leader to join Higharc&#8217;s growing team at the Product Manager or Product Lead level. You will spearhead the definition and implementation of features for the Higharc Studio Building Information Modeling System. Your work will drive Higharc&#8217;s growth and development, ultimately improving the design and construction of homes for builders and homeowners alike.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">The ideal candidate must have experience defining and driving the product roadmap for complex technical solutions. A background in product management for creative software tools and web-based applications is essential. Experience with CAD tools and the AEC domain is a significant advantage.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Higharc is fully remote; this role can be based anywhere in the continental US.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Lead the planning and execution of Higharc Studio, the first fully featured BIM system for the web</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Implement the product roadmap and vision for new design features, based on user research, customer feedback, and industry trends</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Collaborate closely with engineering and go-to-market teams to translate long-term strategy into detailed requirements and agile sprint plans</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Work cross-functionally to integrate input from sales, marketing, and customer success teams to define GTM strategy and optimize revenue</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Drive continuous improvement of Higharc Studio capabilities, ensuring it remains at the forefront of residential design technology</span></li>
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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Ideal Candidate Profile</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">You are passionate about revolutionizing the homebuilding industry through technology, driven by the idea of transforming home design processes using cutting-edge solutions that empower users with intuitive interfaces.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">As a product professional, you have launched complex creative software products and learned valuable lessons from each experience. You excel at gathering expert input, analyzing risks, making informed decisions, and communicating your thinking clearly. You possess a keen intuition for great user experience in creative tools and a deep understanding of web-based interaction patterns.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Required Qualifications</strong></p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">7+ years of experience in product management for creative software tools (e.g., Figma, Photoshop, AutoCAD)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Proven track record of leading and evolving web-based creative tools similar to Higharc Studio</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strong understanding of web-based interaction patterns and best practices in UI/UX for creative software</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience defining and implementing complex features in browser-based applications</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Deep understanding of the creative process and how software can enhance design workflows</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ability to articulate tradeoffs between different design approaches and their impact on user experience and technical implementation</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strong customer empathy and effective communication skills on technical and design topics with various stakeholders</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience as a senior product manager independently defining strategy and owning execution for a SaaS business</span></li>
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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Preferred Qualifications</strong></p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Familiarity with industry-standard CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or ArchiCAD</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) principles and their application in residential construction</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Background in or passion for residential design and construction</span></li>
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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Higharc has been remote-first since our founding in 2018. We offer flexible hours so that you do your best work without missing out on life. Higharc offers competitive salaries with significant equity in a fast-growing, well-funded company. Personal healthiness is an important value for us &#8211; we provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with unlimited PTO, and meaningful maternity/paternity leave. You&#8217;ll also have access to other big-company benefits like short and long-term disability plans and a 401k. Haven&#8217;t worked remotely before? We provide a stipend to help you create the ideal home-office.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Learn</strong> <strong class=" font-semibold">more</strong> about our product and hear from our employees on our <a href="youtube.com/@higharc19" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube page</a>.</p>