Product Designer (Ref: 192219)

Forsyth Barnes; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open-source billing platform is seeking a Product Designer to craft engaging user experiences and interfaces. The role involves collaboration with product managers and engineers to develop intuitive designs for digital products. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in digital product design, proficiency in Figma, and strong communication skills. This position is remote-friendly, allowing flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Meaningful role in technical projects

Collaboration with top talent

Opportunity to shape fintech

Remote-friendly work options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in developing and launching digital products.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design process and visual excellence.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Engage in various aspects of product design within the development workflow.
• Evaluate customer needs to create design solutions.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders on design updates.

Skills

Digital product design

User research

Interaction design

Prototyping

Communication skills

Tools

Figma

Job description

About Us

Our client is on a transformative journey in the billing domain for SaaS enterprises, aiming to simplify billing processes while ensuring transparency and adaptability. As a leading open‑source billing platform, this organization empowers businesses to design flexible pricing strategies that facilitate their growth. With backing from prominent investors and a funding total exceeding $22 million, there's a strong belief in this organization’s potential for innovation and advancement in the financial software arena.

Job Description

The Product Designer position plays a pivotal role in crafting user experiences and interfaces for innovative products. In this capacity, the designer collaborates closely with team members to grasp user needs and drive impactful design initiatives. Interaction with diverse stakeholders, including engineering teams, will be essential in delivering top‑notch products that resonate with customers’ expectations and align with business objectives. The emphasis will be on generating intuitive designs that foster an engaging user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily engagement in various facets of product design, seamlessly integrating into the overall product development workflow.
• Evaluate customer needs and pain points to create innovative design solutions.
• Collaborate with the Founding Product Manager to execute design updates on a feature‑by‑feature basis.
• Partner effectively with engineers and other stakeholders to ensure high‑caliber execution of design strategies.
• Create user flows, prototypes, and refined visuals for product features.
• Participate in developing internal processes that maintain a strong focus on quality and detail.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and launching visually compelling digital products, ideally in a startup or scale‑up setting focused on SaaS or B2B.
• A strong portfolio that presents the design process from initial concept to final product, showcasing visual excellence.
• Proficiency in leading design tools, particularly Figma.
• Solid understanding of visual design elements, including typography, color, spacing, iconography, and composition.
• Knowledge of web best practices, including HTML/CSS norms, accessibility standards, and responsive design approaches.
• Well‑versed in interaction design, including prototyping, transitions, animations, and easing techniques.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, able to articulate and defend design decisions in a remote‑first environment using various documentation and prototyping methods.
• Experience weighing technical aspects against design possibilities.
• Proficiency in conducting user research, interviews, and usability testing processes.
• Experience in developing and maintaining design systems.
• Enthusiasm for early-stage product development, contributing positively to the product’s trajectory.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• ???? Meaningful role: Lead intricate technical projects in a fast‑paced open‑source setting.
• ???? Collaborate with top‑notch professionals: This organization prides itself on hiring remarkable technical and business talent, offering a unique opportunity to work alongside the best.
• ???? Shape the future of fintech: Join a dynamic company dedicated to developing the premier open‑source billing platform.
• ???? Remote‑friendly: Enjoy the flexibility to work from any location within France or opt for a hybrid arrangement by joining the team in Paris.

Other

This position is a unique opportunity to influence the progression of a pioneering product in the financial software realm. Candidates keen to make a significant impact and drive innovation will flourish in this stimulating environment.