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Genies, Inc.

Head of Product

Genies, Inc., San Mateo, California, United States, 94409

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Genies is an avatar technology company powering the next era of interactive digital identity through AI companions. With the Avatar Framework and intuitive creation tools, Genies enables developers, talent, and creators to generate and deploy game-ready AI companions. The company’s technology stack supports full customization, AI-generated fashion and props, and seamless integration of user-generated content (UGC). Backed by investors including Bob Iger, Silver Lake, BOND, and NEA, Genies’ mission is to become the visual and interactive layer for the LLM-powered internet.

What You’ll Be Doing

Define and drive the product strategy

across the company’s core platform, tools, and experiences, aligned with business and user goals.

Own and prioritize the broader product roadmap , balancing innovation, scalability, and technical feasibility. Empower teams to then own and drive the details of the roadmaps.

Manage the product and design teams , mentoring product owners and designers to establish effective product practices and execution frameworks.

Partner cross-functionally

with Engineering, Design, Partnerships, Marketing, and Executive Leadership to bring products from ideation to launch.

Deeply understand user needs

through research, analytics, and community feedback to inform product decisions.

Define success metrics/outcomes

and drive product outcomes using a data-informed approach.

Ensure quality and alignment

of user experiences across all Genies products.

Represent the product vision

externally with partners, creators, and investors when needed.

What You Should Have

8+ years of product management experience (10+ ideal), including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.

Proven track record of shipping consumer-grade products at scale.

Experience building 0-to-1 and 1-to-n products in creative or platform ecosystems.

Deep empathy for users — creators, developers, and end-consumers alike.

Strong understanding of product design, user research, and technical collaboration.

Excellent communication skills and executive presence.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity, setting vision, and aligning diverse stakeholders.

Natural curiosity about the digital identity/UGC landscapes, and excitement around the role AI can play in user experiences moving forward.

Bonus: Familiarity with UGC platforms, digital goods, virtual worlds, avatars, or creative tools.

Here\'s why you\'ll love working at Genies:

You'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development

You'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product

You’ll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well funded

Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance

Competitive salaries for all full time employees

Unlimited paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees

Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement

Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide!

Choice of MacBook or windows laptop

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