WHATEVER.WORKS is hiringSenior Product Designer

Position: Senior UX Designer

Location: Freiburg, Germany (Hybrid/Remote)

Company Overview: WHATEVER.WORKS is an early-stage B2B SaaS startup based in Freiburg, Germany, pioneering Workations as an HR benefit for SMEs. Our mission is to enable a balanced and flexible work environment by offering innovative solutions that empower employees and drive productivity.

Role Overview: We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior UX Designer to join our team. As a Senior UX Designer, you will own our Workation product experience and play a crucial role in bringing more flexibility to the workplace for employers and employees alike. In this position, you will use your skills to translate strategy and user insights into interfaces that are simple, intuitive, engaging, and aligned with our vision of enabling a balanced and flexible work environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and deliver user-centric solutions that meet the needs of our diverse user base.

Responsibilities:

• Be the Lead Designer for our Workation web product experience, working closely with key stakeholders and ensuring a seamless and delightful user journey.

• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to define and implement innovative UX solutions that align with business goals and user needs.

• Apply the full breadth of your design skills through wireframing, visual design, copywriting, and design system contributions.

• Own the design process from concept through to execution, iterating based on feedback and user behaviour.

• Develop and maintain design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability across the platform.

• Look at the big picture, not only from a product but also from a business point of view.

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analysis to gather insights and validate design decisions.

• Integrate user, business and technical constraints through structured thinking.

• Create exceptional user experiences with a commitment to detail and quality

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements:

• 4+ years proven experience as a product / UX designer with a strong portfolio of high-quality work.

• Experience designing interactive web or desktop SaaS experiences.

• Capable of leading the design process for a cross-functional team.

• Operated in fast-paced environments with uncertainty within a growing company.

• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and information architecture fundamentals.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.

• A passion for your craft.

• Fluency in German, strong skills in verbal and written English language.

Benefits:

• Impact & Innovation: You will significantly contribute to the development of an innovative HR software solution. At WHATEVER.WORKS, you drive real change in the world of work and apply your skills in a rapidly growing tech startup.

• Ultimate Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your work hours and location flexibly, with the option to work remotely within Germany. Plus, work from anywhere with up to 40 days of Workation per year.

• Mobility: Stay mobile with your own JobRad and a monthly mobility budget of €100, whether for work or personal use.

• Mental Health: Your mental health is important to us. Benefit from our Mental Health platform, including ten coaching and counseling sessions per year.

• Culture & Community: Experience a trusting work environment where everyone collaborates as equals and transparent communication is key. Your ideas are not only valued but are crucial to our success! Our quarterly live events strengthen our team spirit and help us grow together.

• Development & Growth: We develop not only as a company but also support your personal and professional development – grow in your role and beyond.

• Prime Location: Enjoy a central workplace in Freiburg, ideal for networking, with a company restaurant that leaves nothing to be desired.

How To Apply

Apply with your current CV or send us a link to your LinkedIn profile. If your profile is a fit, we will discuss next steps in an initial conversation. If you have anything else you'd like to share, feel free to use the comment field.

We value diversity and explicitly encourage applicants, regardless of social, ethnic, or national background, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental abilities, and age, to apply.

Start: As soon as possible

Hybrid | Full-time

We look forward to receiving your application!