Principal Product Designer (German-speaking) — Core Experience (Remote in Europe)

Lever, Inc.; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Work & Swim Program

Hybrid across Europe

Job summary

Finom seeks a Principal Product Designer to set the design direction for Core Experience—the foundational surface used across our platform. This senior IC role defines what great design looks like and ships it with cross-functional teams.

You'll partner with Product Managers, Engineers, Analysts and Research to translate complex fintech workflows into simple, accessible, scalable experiences with an AI-native mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design experience in fintech/SaaS
• Strong portfolio showing user-centered design
• Experience designing complex platforms with multiple flows
• Native mobile app design experience (iOS/Android)
• Ability to work in cross-functional squads and explain decisions
• Strong English communication; German skills valued
• AI-native mindset and willingness to use AI tools for iteration

Responsibilities

• Own design across the full product lifecycle from discovery to final delivery
• Turn fintech workflows into clear, user-centered experiences based on research and data
• Collaborate with product, engineering, analytics and design to scope work and ship high-quality solutions
• Create design artifacts: flows, wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity mockups and specs
• Contribute to design system and raise the bar for accessibility and consistency
• Support high-priority initiatives such as pricing, onboarding UX transformation and AI features

Education

Design degree

Job description

About Finom

Finom is a European tech startup headquartered in Amsterdam, and we’re on a journey towards revolutionizing the financial landscape for entrepreneurs worldwide. Our mission is to develop an all-in-one financial B2B solution that integrates banking functions, accounting, financial management, and invoicing into a seamless, mobile-first platform.

We recently closed a €115 million Series C equity round (around $133 million), bringing our total funding to approximately $346 million. This significant investment follows a $105 million growth funding round from General Catalyst, a long-term backer since 2021 known for supporting companies like Airbnb, HubSpot, KAYAK, and Stripe.

Finom's platform goes beyond traditional banking, offering invoicing and a growing suite of features, including AI-enabled accounting, aiming to simplify financial management for entrepreneurs. We're actively expanding our reach across key EU markets like Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain.

At Finom, we’re not just redefining the entrepreneurial experience — we’re empowering our employees to make a real difference. Your work matters, and your impact extends far beyond product metrics. We nurture innovation and an inspiring work environment where bold ideas thrive, prioritizing thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and our business as a whole.

Maintaining our start-up spirit, we prioritize thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and, of course, our business.

Finom is looking for a Principal Product Designer to set the design direction for Core Experience - the foundational product surface used across our platform by every customer. This is a senior individual-contributor role: no direct reports, but real scope to define what "good" looks like and prove it in shipped product. You'll work alongside Product Managers, Engineers, Analysts, and Research to turn complex financial workflows into experiences that are simple, accessible, and consistent at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Own design across the full product lifecycle, from discovery and problem framing to final implementation, QA, and polish.
• Turn complex fintech and SMB workflows into clear, user-centered experiences, using research, product data, and customer feedback to guide decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Analysts, and fellow Designers to scope work, define outcomes, and ship high-quality solutions.
• Create essential design artifacts including flows, wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity mockups, and clear product specs.
• Contribute to our design system and product quality bar, improving consistency, accessibility, scalability, and craft across the interface.
• Support high-priority initiatives such as modular pricing, onboarding UX transformation, and AI Copilot features.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in product design, ideally in fintech, SaaS, or complex digital product environments.
• Formal education in design - such as Product Design, Interaction Design, UX/UI, Visual Communication, HCI, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showing user-centered thinking, strong interaction and visual design craft, and polished execution.
• Experience designing complex platforms with multiple user flows, states, permissions, edge cases, and dependencies
• Hands-on experience designing native mobile app products (iOS/Android), you should be comfortable with mobile-specific interaction patterns and constraints (touch, limited screen space, performance, offline states)
• Confidence working in cross-functional squads and explaining design decisions using research, product data, business context, and customer feedback.
• Strong English communication skills; German language skills or experience designing for German-speaking users are highly valued.
• AI-native mindset: you actively use AI tools for exploration, synthesis, prototyping, critique, documentation, and faster iteration.

Hiring Process

• Step 1: Async Portfolio Review - We review your portfolio link and one written response to assess craft and design quality before scheduling any calls.
• Step 2: Hiring Manager Call - A video chat with VP of Design focusing on your ownership, drive, and collaborative style.
• Step 3: Take-Home Assignment - A practical Finom product case study (3-5 days turnaround) evaluated for strategic thinking, user insights, and design execution.
• Step 4: Live Presentation & Cross-Functional Interview - A full walkthrough and Q&A with design and product leads.

What You Will Get In Return

• Make a genuine impact on the product
• Join our upward trajectory, and grow with us. We provide the resources and opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, empowering you to make a genuine impact on our evolving product.
• Work in the EU
• Embark on this exciting journey with us and enjoy the flexibility of traveling and working remotely or in a hybrid model across Europe.
• Become a stock options holder
• Unlock your inner entrepreneur and align your aspirations with ours through our Stock Options Program. This exciting opportunity is available to every team member, from junior team members to our founders.
• Receive unwavering support and care
• Finom stands by you at every step, embodying our commitment to your well-being and success reflected in our modern, friendly, and eco-conscious corporate culture. We offer constant support and care to ensure your Finom experience is successful and fulfilling.
• Work & Swim program
• Immerse yourself in our exclusive Work & Swim Program. Spend one month in a comfortable corporate apartment in enchanting Cyprus. It's the ideal opportunity to strike the perfect work-life balance while enjoying breathtaking Mediterranean views.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Finom, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We embrace diversity and invite applications from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.