Papaya is hiringSenior UI Designer

This role will be based in our Barcelona office, so please apply if you are willing to relocate or are already based in Spain.

About Us

At Papaya, we’re on a mission to enable the electrification of commercial fleets in Europe while optimising operations and reducing costs. We are a mission-driven team working to transform the way fleets operate by leveraging cutting-edge technology and seamless design. As we scale, we’re looking for a Senior UI Designer to join us and help create intuitive, visually engaging user interfaces that empower our users to succeed.

Our Values

Move fast: Done is better than perfect

• We work on small iterations: Learn, build, test, monitor and repeat.
• We lead change in our industry. 

Be passionate and purposeful: Deeply care about everything we do

• Believe in our mission, for a better future. 
• Believe in tech for good, let’s have an impact together.
• Be obsessed with our product, customers and industry. 
• Be part of something that matters. 

Strong opinions loosely held

• Speak up, and be opinionated but listen and stay open.
• We are building this together. 

We win and lose together 

• We optimise for the success of our mission rather than ourselves.
• We empower each other.
• We value transparency and being straightforward (No Bullshit)
• We don’t like egos. 

Have fun: Enjoy the ride!  

• We celebrate our success. 
• We learn from our failures. 
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously.
• We make our products fun! 
  

The Role

As our Senior UI Designer, you will be the driving force behind creating delightful and user-friendly interfaces. You will work closely with our product and engineering teams to ensure our design language reflects simplicity, clarity, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design Impactful Interfaces:
  Craft pixel-perfect UI designs that balance aesthetic appeal with usability, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Develop Design Systems:
  Create and maintain scalable design systems to ensure consistency across our platform and products.
• Collaborate Across Teams:
  Partner with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to translate user needs and product requirements into intuitive designs.
• Prototype & Test:
  Build interactive prototypes to validate design concepts, gather user feedback, and iterate quickly.
• Ensure Design Quality:
  Maintain high standards for design output and ensure every interface element aligns with Papaya’s brand and product vision.
• Data-Driven Decisions:
  Use insights from user testing, analytics, and feedback to iterate on designs and validate product-market fit.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for someone who has a keen eye for design, a passion for innovation, and the ability to create clean, elegant, and scalable interfaces.

Must-Haves:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing web and mobile interfaces for B2B or SaaS products.
• Tools Mastery: Expertise in Figma, Sketch, or similar tools. 
• Design Systems: Proven experience in building and managing comprehensive design systems.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong communication and teamwork abilities to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to create polished, high-quality designs with a deep understanding of typography, spacing, and layout.
• Adaptability: Ability to iterate designs based on user feedback, testing, and evolving requirements.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with data-heavy interfaces and dashboard design.
• Previous experience working in a design agency, bringing the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of HTML/CSS to collaborate effectively with developers.

• Be part of a defining and fast-growing early-stage start-up with a huge opportunity, backed by world-class investors
• Define your journey, as you receive autonomy to develop your own ideas. Be part of an inclusive, flexible team that is passionate about empowering and learning from each other!
• Have an impact, be part of the electrification revolution and feel proud about it.
• Receive competitive compensation, with an equity stake in the company. We believe everyone should get a slice of the pie.
• Work flexibly, so your work doesn’t interfere with your personal commitments.
• We are an energetic, passionate bunch, and we love having fun as much as we like working. Join us for dinners and socials as we grow together as a team!
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Perks shopping discounts
• We will match your paid pension contributions, up to 3% of your base salary