About the Company
This dynamic FinTech group empowers private and professional investors with innovative tools to support smart, confident investment decisions. The group brings together:
* A leading financial information platform
* A commission-free digital brokerage
* A provider of trading tools and financial data for aspiring and semi-professional investors
The group’s mission is to become the most trusted partner for users on their investment journey.
Following a 2025 acquisition by a leading European private equity firm, the group is undergoing a strategic transformation, merging previously independent business units to unlock new growth opportunities. With a clear focus on innovation and user experience, the company is scaling its product offering and team.
Position: Head of Design – Digital Investing Platform
As Head of Design, you’ll shape the user experience of a rapidly growing investment platform, with the dual mission of making investing accessible to beginners and delivering a high-performance experience for more advanced users.
Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you’ll define the company’s design strategy, lead a growing team, and work hands-on across key product areas. Your design leadership will directly contribute to product success and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic UX Leadership: Drive the platform-wide UX and design strategy across web and mobile, continuously improving the investment experience for all user levels.
* Team Building & Leadership: Lead and scale a growing design team with a focus on collaboration, quality, and talent development.
* Hands-On Design Work: Contribute directly to key UX concepts, flows, and high-impact screens while mentoring others in the craft.
* Research & User Testing: Establish and scale structured UX research processes, including interviews, usability tests, and data-driven insights to guide design decisions.
* Design System Evolution: Own and grow the design system to ensure consistency, scalability, and a cohesive brand experience.
* Brand Consistency: Ensure a unified and engaging brand presence across all touchpoints – visually, functionally, and in tone – connecting sub-brands into a strong, coherent identity.
* Trends & Tools: Stay on top of design trends and tools, integrating AI-supported design processes where appropriate.
* Product & Engineering Collaboration: Embed design deeply in the product development process, working closely with product managers and engineers in cross-functional teams.
* Quality Assurance: Champion design excellence across UX, UI, and brand expression from initial concept to implementation.
Your Profile
* Experience: 6+ years in UX/UI design for digital products, ideally in FinTech or B2C environments
* Leadership: 2+ years of team leadership experience with a track record of mentoring and scaling design teams
* Tool Mastery: Expertise in Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop; strong knowledge of UX methodologies and testing tools
* Startup Mindset: Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments with pragmatic prioritization
* Tech & AI Affinity: Interest in emerging technologies and the potential of AI-enhanced design
* Ownership Mentality: High standards for yourself and others, with strong product thinking and accountability
* Purpose-Driven: Motivated to make financial tools fairer, more transparent, and more accessible
* Collaborative Work Style: Structured, communicative, detail-oriented, and solution-driven
* Portfolio: Strong samples of product and UX design work that showcase your thinking and execution
What’s on Offer
* Shape the Future of Investing: Contribute to a product that helps users build wealth and navigate capital markets more confidently
* Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Germany with optional use of offices in key cities
* Workations: Temporary remote work from other European countries is supported
* Learning & Development: Access to seminars, conferences, and professional development resources
* Team Culture: Regular events including seasonal parties, team offsites, and sports challenges
* Additional Benefits: Pension support, public transport subsidy, employee discounts, dog-friendly workplace, and more
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