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Product Strategy
Shaping products from vision through execution. Connecting user needs, business goals, and design into real-world solutions.
Portfolio / 2026
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Chief Product Officer
JakubŽídek
Product & Design Leader for OTT, VOD and AI-Native Video Platforms
Currently
Shipping AI-native video at Tivio Studio
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2026
About
A decadeshaping digitalproducts.
I'm a product and design leader with 10+ years of experience building digital products for operators, OTT platforms, media brands, and creators - across mobile, web, and TV.
I combine UX, UI, product strategy, and team leadership to shape products from vision to execution. Currently, I'm deeply focused on the intersection of AI, automation, and product workflows - exploring agents, MCP servers, and AI-native ways of working.
I thrive on ambitious products where innovation, clarity, and business value go hand in hand.
Jakub Žídek is a senior Product & Design Leader based in the Czech Republic. He specializes in OTT, VOD, IPTV, streaming platforms, video monetization, white-label video products, interactive streaming, and AI-native video workflows. His work connects product strategy, UX design, platform thinking, and business growth for media, creator, and video technology products.
Jakub Žídek je seniorní produktový a designový leader z České republiky se specializací na OTT, VOD, IPTV, streaming platformy, video monetizaci, white-label video produkty, interaktivní streaming a AI-native video workflow.
Core Strengths
What I do, deeply.
Six disciplines refined over a decade of product work - each one strengthening the others.
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UX & UI Design
10+ years designing intuitive experiences across mobile, web, TV, and OTT platforms. From wireframes to polished interfaces.
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Design Leadership
Leading teams of 10+ designers. Building design culture, processes, and systems that scale.
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AI & Automation
Exploring AI-native product workflows - agents, MCP servers, vibe coding, and automation-first thinking.
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Video & Streaming
Deep domain expertise in video platforms, content monetization, FAST channels, and interactive streaming.
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Team Leadership
Building and mentoring cross-functional teams. Driving alignment between product, design, and engineering.
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Featured Experience
Where I've built,
and what I learned.
Role 01Jun 2025 - Present
Tivio Studio
Chief Product Officer
Running Product and Design at Tivio Studio. Building multi-tenant video solutions for creators and businesses. Leading the company's shift toward AI-native video operations - from metadata enrichment and automated publishing to intelligent content distribution and monetization optimization.
- Product Strategy
- AI
- Video Infrastructure
- Monetization
Role 02Jul 2022 - Jun 2025
Tivio Studio
Head of Design
Led the design team at Tivio Studio, shaping the visual identity and user experience of the platform across white-label video products, streaming interfaces, and interactive features. Established design systems and processes for a fast-scaling product suite.
- Design Leadership
- UX/UI
- Design Systems
- Video Platforms
Role 03Feb 2022 - Apr 2025
Papirfly
Head of Design Team
Led a diverse team of 10+ designers including UX/UI specialists and the in-house Design Studio. Oversaw the full creative process for a corporate DAM and brand management platform, driving innovation and ensuring designs exceeded user expectations.
- Design Leadership
- DAM
- Brand Management
- Enterprise SaaS
Role 04Jul 2016 - Jul 2022
nangu.TV
UX & UI Designer
Designed OTT and IPTV platforms for major European operators - subscriber-facing apps across mobile, web, and TV, plus operator-facing management tools. Six years going deep into video, streaming, and multi-device experiences.
- UX/UI
- OTT
- IPTV
- Multi-device
Role 05Sep 2015 - Jun 2019
Seznam.cz
UI Designer
Designed consumer products at one of Czechia's largest internet companies. Worked across properties used daily by millions, sharpening craft on high-traffic interfaces at scale.
- UI Design
- Consumer Products
- Web
- Scale
Education
Academic background.
- 2013–2015
Master's - Marketing Communications
Tomas Bata University in Zlín
- 2011–2013
Master's - Economics and Management
VŠB-TU Ostrava
- 2008–2011
Bachelor's - Economics and Management
VŠB-TU Ostrava
Contact
Let'stalk.
Open to senior product and design leadership roles, advisory work, and collaborations at the intersection of product and AI.