Senior Product Designer

Overview 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Discover our galaxy ???? Since 2013, when Malt was founded by Vincent Huguet and Hugo Lassiège, we have become Europe’s fastest-growing freelance marketplace. By acquiring Comatch (the Berlin-based leading marketplace for top freelance management consultants and industry experts) in 2022, we’re now home to a dynamic community of 550k+ freelancers, 70k+ companies, and 700+ Malters. We’ve built the industry’s leading freelance management solutions—all on a powerful, data driven—to match companies with the right freelance talent. But we’re more than just a connector. Our marketplace streamlines freelancer-client communications, simplifies administrative and legal tasks, expedites invoicing and payments, and so much more. Today, our company is growing fast We need people like you to help us write this next chapter. We Are a Tech Company With a Human Approach Strong company culture fueled by 700+ Malters from 40 countries Offices in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the Middle East Committed to equality and diversity (50% of people managers are women) Strong career path policies allowing all Malters to develop and grow equally Backed by renowned investors including ISAI, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs and BPI France Recognized twice by LinkedIn as one of the best start-ups to work at Explore your future career Key Responsibilities Define experience strategy: Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to shape experience strategy, influence roadmaps, and deliver high-impact solutions Lead end-to-end design: Drive key product initiatives from initial problem framing through high-fidelity prototyping and final implementation Run User Research and champion user needs: Conduct and synthesize user research (qualitative and quantitative) to gain deep insights, consistently advocating for the needs of both freelancers and clients in all design decisions Apply a service design approach: leverage service design methodology, principles and tools to ensure a cohesive and efficient experience across all touchpoints Deliver high-quality design: Craft intuitive and elegant solutions, guided by strong rationale, that effectively solve complex interaction problems Evolve the Design System: Develop and steward our design system, ensuring a cohesive and consistent user experience across the entire product ecosystem Inspire design excellence: Foster a culture of design excellence within the team by encouraging collaboration, promoting continuous learning, and sharing best practices Communicate design rationale: Clearly articulate and present your design rationale and decisions to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and buy-in About You 5+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a high level of strategic thinking and craft A strong understanding of SaaS platforms and enterprise software, and a proven track record of shipping successful AI-powered products that have solved complex user problems and delivered measurable business value Deep expertise in user-centered design principles and a genuine passion for creating exceptional product experiences Proficiency in relevant design and prototyping tools such as Figma Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate parts of the product design process Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence cross-functional partners A strategic mindset with the ability to think holistically about the user journey and the broader product ecosystem A collaborative spirit and a desire to be part of a high-performing, ego-free team Experience working in a fast-paced environment and comfort with iterative product development Fluency in English is required How to join the mission? First call with Alex, our Talent Acquisition Manager, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer any questions you may have. (30-45 minutes) Interview with your future manager Caroline Caltagirone and/or our VP of Design, Stefanie Fleisch, to delve into your experience and the specifics of the role. (45 minutes) Deep Dive session with your future manager and members of the Design Team, where you will present a case study from your portfolio and work on a whiteboard design challenge (90 minutes) Cross-functional collaboration interview with one member of the Product Management team and one member of the Engineering team. (45 minutes) Final interview with the CPO, Belén Alomar, to discuss Malt’s long-term vision in terms of experience and the future of Design at Malt (30 min) Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other onboardees at our office in Paris Equity: Every Malter is entitled to stock options Lunch vouchers: €9/day on your Swile card Transportation: 50% reimbursement (any type of transport) RTT: From 8 to 12 days off Sports: company participation to a Gymlib membership Malt sabbatical: After three years, every Malter is entitled to a one month paid sabbatical leave Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to Malt’s business, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow Annual team building events Ready? Get your ticket to Malt At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Internet Marketplace Platforms Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Malt by 2x Accelerator Digital Consumer Experience Research Lead (Lyon) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr