UI Designer

About grape:

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us in what we do and what we are passionate about. Our mission is to become the premier health partner in the insurance business. Recognising the need for innovation in the traditional employee insurance model we are set to revolutionize the employee insurance industry. We help companies support people before and after they get sick and to make more of their time. Our insurance solutions reduce monotonous and manual work for employees, doctors, HR & payroll managers. As we strive to lead a technology-driven transformation, we put employees first.

At grape we pride ourselves on our people and our culture. We continue to grow fast and that’s where you come in. Our team is dynamic, diverse and full of creative ideas. Want to join? We can’t wait to get to know you!

Your role:

As a UI Designer, you will be responsible for designing intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing user interfaces. You will work closely with our UX Designer and software engineers to craft seamless digital experiences, with a major focus on evolving and implementing our Design System while maintaining a consistent visual identity across the platform.

• Design System & Visual Design
• Rebuild and maintain our Design System in alignment with our evolving visual identity
• Ensure designs follow best practices in accessibility and inclusive design
• Create pixel-perfect, responsive UI designs and components in Figma
• Translate UX wireframes into high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with our UX Designer and Product Managers to bridge the gap between research, interaction design, and visual implementation
• Partner with frontend developers to ensure smooth design handoff and technical feasibility
• Actively participate in design reviews, product sessions and iterative feedback loops.
• Product Design & Usability
• Design clear and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our product by advocating for usability and visual clarity
• Validate designs through feedback, prototyping, and usability insights

• 5+ years of experience in UI Design, ideally in agile product teams
• Advanced proficiency with Figma and component-based design workflows
• Proven experience in building and maintaining scalable Design Systems
• Strong understanding of accessibility principles (WCAG) and inclusive design
• Experience working cross-functionally with UX designers, developers, and product managers
• A good sense for detail and consistency, with an eye for modern, clean visual design
• Proficiency in English, German knowledge is nice to have

What we offer in return:

Empowering workplace: Join a passionate team and an empowering workplace where you are given the ownership, tools, and support to make decisions and take initiative. Together we grow and build innovative solutions.

Hybrid Setup: Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work schedule, with the freedom to work remotely or from our office in Zurich. On Thursdays, our team day, we meet together in our Zurich office.

???? Home Office Stipend: To enable our hybrid setup, we allocate a one-off CHF 200.- home office budget to help you set up your dream workspace in the comfort of your own home.

Internet Allowance: We give you a monthly internet allowance to help cover your internet costs at home and enable you to work seamlessly from your home office.

Flexible Working Time: You can distribute your working hours the way you want to.

Learning Budget: We support you in improving your skills, acquiring new knowledge and advancing your career. We also allocate a CHF 1'500.- budget annually

️???? Well-being: Work-life balance is important to us and we foster a supportive work environment. We support you with mental health sessions and offer discounts to keep you happy & healthy.

Team Events: Every month we gather for fun and engaging events where we can connect and bond with our colleagues and our teams.

️Team Retreats: Twice a year we travel somewhere nice to bond with our colleagues.

Travel & Commute: We will cover your SBB half fare card, so we can spend some time together in the office.

Paid Vacation: You get 5 weeks (25 days) of paid vacation every year and 2 additional days of paid vacation to compensate for canton-related holidays, religious holidays, birthdays, etc. The total amount of paid vacation days per year is 27 days.

️Wellness Budget: Health & well-being looks different for everyone. You can optimize your wellness budget to best fit your needs.

Parental & Adoptive Leave: We offer additional time off to support employees who are balancing family and work time in the most crucial stages of family life.

️Digital Nomad: For every 3 years of employment, you can work for an extended period of time from anywhere in the world (location subject to review).

Our Recruitment Process

We place particular emphasis on four areas when making our selection decision: professional and technical skills, mindset & values. We evaluate these through the following steps:

Step 1 - Your Motivation

To get to know you better, we invite you to a 30-minute motivational interview with our Talent Acquisition Team.

Step 2 - Role Fit

In the first interview, we assess how well your qualifications and skills align with the role requirements. This discussion will take place with your Hiring Manager.

Step 3 - Case Study

For roles with higher technical demands, we will invite you to complete a case study or technical assessment. This allows us to better evaluate your specific skills and problem-solving abilities.

Step 4 - Our Culture Connect

Throughout the interview process, you'll gain insight into our company culture, and we'll explore how your values and mindset align with our ways of working. The final interview will offer a deeper look into this connection, along with broader discussions about the role and our vision.

Our diverse experiences, perspectives, and voices make us the company we are, and we would love to learn more about you!