UI Designer
Y42
Founded in 2020, Y42 is a fast-growing company of 70+ ambitious and dedicated experts from all over the world who are on a mission to reshape the data space. We are backed by some of the world’s most renowned investors, having raised $34m in funding (Series A + seed round). This enabled us to build one of the largest tech and product teams across all European Series A-funded startups with 50+ team members.
We work together to create an environment for people with open minds who want to grow and have an impact. Being a part of Y42 means constant growth and opportunity. We are all highly ambitious yet united in our mission to succeed as a team. Here, you can truly explore and redefine your own potential. We believe it is crucial for everyone here to find purpose in what they do, thrive, and feel like they belong. That is why we invite you to learn more about what it’s like to work here
About the role
In this role, you will be working closely with your engineering team on the mission to make it as fun and intuitive as possible for our users to interact with Y42. Great user experience is one of our key differentiators and you’ll have a key role in designing it.
As our UI Designer, these are the things you will do:
- Contribute to evolving Y42's design system
- Design new product features end-to-end
- Iterate quickly and communicate ideas within the team
- Deliver complete solutions from initial ideas to development-ready mockups
- Solve complex interaction problems with simple and scalable solutions
- Articulate the thinking behind your work to team members
About you
What we’re looking for:
- Have experience in designing usable, web-based interfaces
- Have experience in systems design
- Have technical knowledge and understanding of how users interact with analytical tools
- Are able to communicate design decisions and advocating for users’ needs
- Follow the latest trends in design and tech
- Strong plus: If you have done UI product design in a enterprise SaaS startup/scale-up before
Everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don’t match all items in this list, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Reasons to join
Joining Y42 means joining our mission and contributing to our growth. That’s why we strongly believe in co-ownership. In return for your dedication and hard work we offer a competitive salary along with a generous stock options package to participate in the company’s success.
You can also count on:
- A learning and development budget
- Free mentoring and mental health coaching sessions
- Public transport pass or Swapfiets e-bike subscription
- State-of-the-art work equipment, incl. MacBook Pro, Bose headphones and monitor
- An office with amazing views in the heart of Berlin (Rocket Tower, Charlottenstraße 4)
- The flexibility to work from home
- A no-elbow environment where collaboration and inclusivity are fostered
- A team of talented and inspiring colleagues who are experts in their field
- The opportunity to bring a SaaS startup to unicorn status and way beyond
We won’t try to convince you with our weekly team lunches, free fruits, delicious snacks and a fridge full of beverages. We’re not even going to mention our ping pong table.
Y42 is a proud equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and comfortable being their authentic selves, no matter how they look, dress, speak or identify, or whom they love, believe in or admire.
Practical info
Curious about our office? We get it! We’re on the 12th and 13th floor of the Rocket Tower in the center of Berlin, Charlottenstraße 4. You can enjoy the views on days you’re not working remotely.
The typical hiring process at Y42:
- Application Review
- Recruiter Interview
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Case Challenge
- Culture Interview
- Reference check
- Offer