Product Design

This role requires fluency in German or English!
Only for the Germany-based candidates!

Are you a visionary product leader with a proven track record of creating exceptional user experiences? We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled individual to join the Scompler team as a Team Lead Product Design. As a key player in the design team, you will play a crucial role in building and scaling the team as well as shaping the future of the company products.

About our client - an enterprise B2B SaaS platform that enables marketers and communicators to plan all corporate communication efforts based on an aligned strategy and centered around topics. Campaigns, posts, articles - any piece of content can be planned, produced, published and analyzed within our platform, all while breaking up silos, increasing collaboration and providing transparency to all stakeholders.

They are honored to work with a distinguished portfolio of clients, such as Deutsche Bahn, Merck, Commerzbank, Düsseldorf Airport, Wiener Linien, Swiss Accident Insurance, DHL, BASF, and many others.

About you

You will be a great match if you:

• have 2-3 years of leadership experience in Product Design, hiring, coaching and developing high-performing Product Designers as well as the demonstrated ability to effectively build up lean design processes and structures;
• bring expertise in user-centered design, translating user insights into compelling solutions; don’t shy away from participating hands-on - we’re a start-up still;
• excel at solving complex problems with innovative, unconventional approaches;
• are experienced in B2B environments, understanding enterprise-level challenges and workflows;
• show strong architectural thinking, capable of designing scalable and cohesive product systems;
• apply a systematic approach to design, ensuring consistency and coherence across the product ecosystem.
• are fluent or native in German and English

In addition to professional skills, we care about a cultural match as well. So we also appreciate:

• openness and sincerity;
• positivity and proactiveness;
• team-first approach and a great feedback culture.

What makes you stand out:

• User-Centric Design: Drive the creation of user-centered designs by deeply understanding user needs, behaviors, and preferences. Your ability to empathize with users and translate insights into compelling designs will set you apart.
• Innovative Problem Solving: Demonstrate a passion for solving complex problems with innovative solutions. We are looking for someone who can think outside the box and push the boundaries of conventional design to deliver outstanding results.
• B2B Experience: Bring a wealth of experience in the B2B environment, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities associated with enterprise-level products. Your insights into business workflows and user interactions in a B2B context will be invaluable.
• Architectural Thinking: Possess a keen sense of architectural thinking, with the ability to envision and design scalable and cohesive product architectures. Your understanding of how design elements fit into the broader system will be crucial in creating products that stand the test of time.
• Systematic Approach: Excel in applying a systematic approach to design, ensuring consistency and coherence across the entire product ecosystem. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a unified design language will elevate our products to new heights.

We offer

• Exceptional Team: Become part of a skilled and diverse team offering endless opportunities for growth.
• Fair compensation: Competitive salary above market average.
• Remote option: Choose to work from home, in our beautiful Munich office near Ostbahnhof or fully remote within Germany (with occasional trips to Munich headquarters).
• Flexible Working Hours: You know when and how to work best, it’s your choice.
• Generous time off: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation per year for a full-time role
• Supportive Environment: Excel in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Hardware of choice: Bring your own device or get state-of-the art hardware to do your best work.

What you will own and drive:

• Build, lead, coach and inspire the design team, collaborating within cross-functional teams to drive impact for our customers and our business.
• Mentor and develop high-performing product designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and collaboration within the team.
• Oversee the end-to-end design processes, from concept to implementation, ensuring a seamless and delightful user experience.
• Leverage your B2B expertise to tailor designs that address the specific needs and pain points of enterprise-level users.
• Apply architectural thinking to design scalable solutions that align with long-term product goals.
• Establish and maintain lean design processes and structures, ensuring efficiency and adaptability across all product touchpoints.
• Advocate for design principles, fostering a systematic approach to design and maintaining consistency throughout the product ecosystem.
• Build up and drive the evolution of the design team, shaping the future direction along a vision for product design at company.

Only for the Germany-based candidates!