UI Designer

Are you passionate about creating that elegant, simple user interface that your customers love and understand at the first glance? Yes? You should definitely read on!

The role you will play

We are looking for a passionate UI designer who is responsible for creating the design and look & feel of all our web-based products. You produce prototypes, UI designs and guidelines together with our cross-functional product management and software development teams so we can build web applications that users love to work with.

The team you’ll be a part of

You will be part of our Product Management Team with 10+ skilled colleagues. Your closest sparring partner will be our UX researcher, who will give you deep insights into our customer’s requirements and pain points. You work with our six software development tribes spread all over Europe, comprising more than 75+ colleagues. Our Senior Director of Product Management will be your direct leader.

If you want to make a difference, make it with us by…

• Putting the needs of our users at the center of your creative thought processes.
• Creating elegant, simple, and beautiful UI designs that mesmerize our customers and your colleagues.
• Defining a design system that guides the way we create a consistent user experience and look & feel across various applications.
• Producing simple, clickable prototypes that evoke an instant understanding of the way applications and features work.
• Guiding and assisting our development teams with clear UI guidance, artwork, and CSS samples.
• Working very closely with our UX Researcher – you are both one side of the same medal ?
• Communicating your ideas and concepts clearly to all stakeholders involved in the product management process.

In one year, you will know you were successful if…

• Your UI designs have been implemented in multiple new products and product updates.
• Our customers love the user experience and tell us so in customer surveys.
• The company’s design system is mature, well-documented and understood by all your tech and product management colleagues.
• You are proud of the work you have done so far and have a burning ambition to tackle the next wave of products in an even better way.

Desired experience and competencies

What does it take to work for LanguageWire?

What you will need to bring

• 3+ years of experience designing user interfaces for modern, web-based applications.
• A relevant portfolio of UI designs that were used to create actual products.
• Expert skills in UI design and prototyping software like Sketch, InVision, Axure, Figma, Adobe PS etc.
• Excellent organizational skills. You can handle multiple projects in parallel and you know how to organize your time efficiently.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English. We are an international company, and our company language is English.
• A deep belief that good products are the outcome of teamwork.
• A bachelor's or master's in human – computer interaction, digital communication design, media design or similar.

This will make you stand out

• You know the basics of UX design and how it connects to UI design.
• You have experience working with a global SaaS company with a portfolio of different business software applications.
• You have experience with the tech side of UI design: you know how to translate your designs into HTML/CSS using modern CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind.
• You have Spanish or German language skills.
• You have experience working with a distributed team.

Your colleagues say you

• Are a blend of an artist and a techie.
• Are a strong, actionable communicator.
• Know all the latest UI & design trends.
• Never settle for second best.
• Are inquisitive and curious.

About LanguageWire

Most important things to know about us:

• We eliminate language barriers, so people understand each other. Everywhere.
• We are a tech company
• We are an AI company
• We are stable, and we are growing

More detail about us:

At LanguageWire, we are leaders in the world of Language Service Providers, but we are cooler than our competitors. Want to know why? Read on. We are fuelled by the most advanced technology (AI) and our goal is to make customer's lives easier by simplifying their communication with any audience across the globe.

We are proud of our unique AI technology and our exquisite customer care. We are even prouder of our people. From our language experts, tech nerds, and customer success drivers to the core of heroes in the background. They all have a stake in supporting the delivery of translations, editing, desktop publishing, and other crazy cool multilingual communication services.

We listen and we care. We adapt our solutions to customer needs and integrate them with customer-specific tech stacks, streamlines and automated workflows. All of this while ensuring all data is protected thoroughly in a secure, meteorite-proof infrastructure. Basically, we've got the whole package!

Our values

At LanguageWire, we are curious and intrigued by what we don’t understand. We believe relationships are based on honesty and responsibility, and being trustworthy reinforces an open, humble, and honest way of communicating. We are caring and respect each other personally and professionally. We encourage authentic collaboration, invite feedback and a positive social environment. Our desire to learn, build, and share knowledge is a natural part of our corporate culture.

Technology is a big part of what keeps LanguageWire ahead of the competition, but we never forget it’s a business built and powered by people. We ensure that our entire team is happy with what they do and we always incite each other to be their best. Because at the end of the day, that’s why our customers love to work with us—they enjoy working with a team of enthusiastic & ambitious people!

Working at LanguageWire — why we like it:

We believe that we can wire the world together with language. It drives us to think big, follow ambitious goals, and get better every day. By embracing and solving the most exciting and impactful challenges, we help people to understand each other better and to bring the world closer together.

(Waldemar, Senior Director of Product Management, Valencia)

Once the purpose & values project had been rolled out, I felt a stronger connection and more engaged. Within our team, we care for each other, help each other on tasks, projects and we value different opinions. We truly lift each other up to be our best and ambitiously strive towards constantly improving on a professional and personal level.

(Patrick, Application Support Team Lead, Valencia)

At LanguageWire, we have the unique chance of bringing people together by overcoming language barriers. We truly live our purpose every day, as it guides us continually when navigating challenges by exploring new solutions. Having a shared purpose also brings a strong sense of determination and is a real driver in our daily work. We know that our efforts converge towards the same goal. This really contributes to building cohesive teams.

(Marie, Linguistic Engineer, Valencia)

What are the perks?

We don't stand still. We don’t look back; we drive forward!

Are you the next Wire in our community? Consider a career with LanguageWire, and let’s realize your potential together. These are some of the perks of becoming a Wire...

General perks

• Scale-up by facts — start-up by heart
• With us, you can enjoy flat hierarchies, responsibility and freedom, direct feedback, and room to stand up for your own ideas
• We are a fast-growing tech company that enables you to be part of the decision-making processes, and suggest new and fresh ways to come up with solutions
• Besides your actual pay check, we offer benefits such as personal and professional development opportunities, ongoing support from your People & Culture Partner, internal career development and an inclusive and fun company culture
• International company. Offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Stockholm, Varberg, London, Leuven, Lille, Paris, Munich, Hamburg, Zurich, Kiev, Gdansk, Atlanta and Valencia
• Over 470 employees with great gender and cultural diversity
• At LanguageWire, we offer three flexible work options tailored to how you work best. Depending on your team, you may have the option to work full-time from the office as an "Office Bee," part-time from the office as a "Nomad," or full-time from home as a "Homey."
• We take care of our people and initiate many get-togethers from online fitness classes like yoga to Christmas parties. We have fun!

Valencia Perks

• More than 200 great colleagues in different business departments.
• Working in an international environment—more than 20 different nationalities
• A dog friendly atmosphere
• Big kitchen with free access to organic fruits and coffee
• Excellent location in cool and modern offices in the city center, with a great rooftop terrace and a view over the Town Hall Square

Want to know more?

We can’t wait to meet you! So, why wait 'til tomorrow? Apply today!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Emma Bernabeu, People & Culture Partner (embe@languagewire.com).