UX Designer

Maqqie; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 41,292 - 61,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Collaboration with an international team

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced UX Designer who will shape user experiences and lead the design of complex features. The candidate should have a proven record of delivering high-quality user interfaces and collaborate closely with engineering and product teams. The role offers a competitive monthly salary of €3,700–€5,500, flexible hybrid work options, and the chance to impact product development significantly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a UX Designer with a track record of delivering high-quality user experiences.
• In-depth knowledge of user-centred design principles, preferably with B2B SaaS experience.
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate and defend design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex features and functionalities.
• Work closely with engineers and product managers to ensure design feasibility.
• Conduct advanced usability testing and interpret results.

Skills

Expert proficiency in Figma

Strong understanding of interaction design

Usability testing

User research methodologies

Experience creating design prototypes

Job description

Maqqie – Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

UX Designer

Maqqie is one of the fastest‑growing tech companies in the Netherlands, building a digital labour market that works better for everyone. We offer an online platform for contracting and paying employees across all contract types—permanent, temporary, freelancer, and more. If you want to help transform the labour market, we invite you to apply for the UX Designer role.

About the Role

As a UX Designer you will shape the user experience of Maqqie’s product, leading design of complex features, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Advanced Design Leadership: Lead the design of complex features and functionalities, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience. Demonstrate high‑level proficiency in UX, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and product managers to ensure design feasibility and implementation. Engage with the entire organization to gather input and align design decisions with business goals.
• User Research & Testing: Conduct advanced usability testing, interpreting results to make informed design decisions. Iterate and refine designs based on user feedback, data analysis and testing.
• Design Standards & Guidelines: Maintain design standards and guidelines as the design expert within the organization. Ensure consistency and coherence across the user interface and experience.
• Design Advocacy: Champion user‑centred design principles throughout the organization, educating stakeholders on best practices and the value of good UX.
• Project Ownership: Take ownership of specific design projects or features from concept to implementation, managing competing priorities effectively while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Work within a Technology team of 15 engineers and 1 product manager, reporting to the Head of Engineering.

What do you need to be successful?

• Experience: 5+ years as a UX Designer with a track record of delivering high‑quality user experiences.
• Technical Skills
  • Expert proficiency in Figma and Zeroheight
  • Strong understanding of interaction design, information architecture, and design patterns
  • Experience with usability testing and user research methodologies
  • Ability to create design prototypes and wireframes
• Industry Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of user‑centred design principles and methodologies, preferably with B2B SaaS experience.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, able to articulate and defend design decisions in English (Dutch is a plus). Comfortable presenting to and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across the organization.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and interpret user feedback and behaviour data to inform design decisions.
• Independence: Ability to work autonomously as the primary design resource while collaborating effectively with technical and product teams.

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to work on the labour market of the future at one of the fastest‑growing tech companies in the Netherlands.
• A gross salary of €3,700 – €5,500 per month (40 hours per week), depending on knowledge and experience level.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement (office in the Netherlands + remote).
• Direct impact on product development with challenging projects.
• Professional development opportunities within a growing scale‑up environment.
• Collaboration with an international team in an innovative work environment.
• Potential for contract extension (1 year initially).
• Modern tech stack and design tools.

Good to Know

We are a young, ambitious team with an average age of 33. We work hard together, laugh a lot, and focus on your growth and development. From day one, you will have the freedom to experiment with your ideas. Our office is located on the Coolsingel opposite City Hall, just a 5‑minute walk from Rotterdam Central. We also offer remote or temporary work abroad.

Our Process

• Select the best‑suited candidates based on motivation letters and resumes.
• Phone interview with the hiring manager.
• Two in‑person interviews (Experience & Culture) to assess role fit and cultural alignment.
• Employment terms discussion and offer, subject to a reference check.
• Signing of contract.
• A Certificate of Good Conduct (Dutch VOG) is part of the screening process; submit a VOG form within 1 month of starting.

Contact

Contact Luc Klaassen via [phone]. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Human Resources Services