Head of Design (m / f / d)

flatexDEGIRO; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading online brokerage company in Frankfurt seeks a UX Design Leader to lead a diverse team and develop user-centered design strategies. Successful candidates will have over 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in tools like Figma and Adobe XD. The role offers competitive salary, 30 days paid leave, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Leistungen

Good work-life balance

30 days paid leave

Personal and professional development

Transportation allowance

Pension plan

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in UX / UI design with a strong portfolio.
• Experience in agile product development environments.
• Proven proficiency in modern design tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead a diverse team of Product UX Designers and UX Copywriters.
• Define and execute a UX strategy based on user insights.
• Drive the end-to-end design process ensuring exceptional user experience.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

User-Centered Design

Analytical Skills

Communication

Creativity

Ausbildung

Degree in Design or HCI

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Jira

Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Who we are

flatexDEGIRO AG operates the leading and fastest growing online brokerage platform in Europe. Based on modern, in-house state-of-the-art technology, customers of the flatex and DEGIRO brands are offered a wide range of independent products with execution on top TIER 1 exchanges. The technological edge, high efficiency and strong economies of scale enable us to continuously improve our service offering for clients and to set leading standards in terms of product, price and platform quality.

With more than 3 million customer accounts and more than 63 million securities transactions processed in 2024, flatexDEGIRO is the largest retail online broker in Europe. In times of bank consolidation, growing digitalization and the immanent need of millions of Europeans to take their financial future into their own hands, flatexDEGIRO is ideally positioned for further profitable growth.

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Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a diverse team of Product UX Designers and UX Copywriters — fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Define and execute a UX strategy based on user insights and aligned with flatexDEGIRO’s business goals.
• Drive the end-to-end design process — from discovery to delivery — ensuring exceptional user experience and consistent platform design quality.
• Champion the adoption and evolution of our design system across all brands to accelerate time-to-market and strengthen our design consistency.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Tech, Marketing, and Brand) to ensure our brand identity is seamlessly reflected across platforms.
• Propose and implement design visions for strategic, high-impact initiatives, creating both low- and high-fidelity designs and prototypes.
• Establish an evidence-based design culture through qualitative and quantitative research, usability testing, and user feedback.
• Partner with C-level stakeholders to shape the future of our platform design and user experience direction.
• Set strategic goals for your team, monitor progress, and promote a culture of designing for high-quality, user-centric products.
• Oversee personnel appraisals, career development, and resource planning within the design organization.

Requirements

You bring us these skills :

• Education: Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in UX / UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing design processes and outcomes.
• Proven experience working in agile product development environments.
• Deep proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong command of user research methodologies, usability testing, and UX best practices.
• Solid knowledge of collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Excellent written and spoken English skills (German or Dutch are a plus).

Your mindset

• Strategic thinker with high technical affinity and strong analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Diplomatic leader with outstanding communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.
• Independent, reliable, and structured working style combined with creativity and openness to innovation.
• Passionate about user advocacy and a customer-centric approach to product design.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• High integrity, persistence, and willingness to support the company’s dynamic growth.
• Leadership presence that motivates teams, inspires excellence, and creates a shared vision for outstanding user experience.

What we offer

• Promise of a good work-life balance
• 30 days paid leave
• An enthusiastic and fun team to work with
• Personal and professional development with access to relevant courses
• Transport allowance or related benefits like a leased electric bike
• Pension plan
• A challenging job in an international and fast-growing company
• A competitive salary
• A lot of freedom executing your role and a chance to shape your own career
• The opportunity to participate in a new, enthusiastic team of likeminded professionals

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, or any other legally protected status. flatexDEGIRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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