Senior Product Designer

Job Description

Established in 2017, Storyblok has rapidly ascended to the forefront of the global headless CMS landscape. Our vision is to “pioneer the future of content management, removing barriers between developer and marketing teams by offering an intuitive, scalable, and intelligent platform to deliver digital experiences from idea to success”.

Our team is made up of smart, passionate individuals who excel in their work. People who are comfortable taking on big ideas and figuring out the details along the way. With a dynamic team of over 220+ passionate individuals spanning 45+ countries, we're not just breaking boundaries; we're redefining them!

Our recent $80m Series C funding round, secured in June 2024, marked a crucial milestone for us. It has fueled our remarkable growth in the US market and accelerated our ongoing expansion and advancements across EMEA.

We're proud recipients of numerous awards, including recognition in G2's 2024 Best Software Awards. As a remote-first company, we have been officially recognized as one of the top 100 most flexible places to work, ranking #3 in the scale-up category as per Flexa Careers.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

You will be joining a growing company where you can contribute to many “firsts”. Plus these benefits:

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals

As a Senior Product Designer at Storyblok, you will be working on some of our most complex challenges, driving the evolution of our product and making a meaningful impact on our users' experiences. Leading the design process from concept to execution, you will conduct user research, define product requirements and create intuitive, visually compelling designs that elevate customer engagement. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and key business stakeholders, your insights will directly shape our product roadmap and strategy. This role also offers an opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and mentorship skills, guiding junior designers and working seamlessly with diverse teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Co-own and maintain our design system and style guides to ensure UI/UX consistency and enhance the overall quality of our application.
• Document design processes, decisions and guidelines to promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Understand product specifications and user psychology to create intuitive, user-friendly experiences that align with Storyblok’s brand identity and guidelines.
• Conduct concept and usability testing to gather feedback, inform design decisions and iterate on designs.
• Facilitate discovery sessions to develop innovative solutions for complex problems, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Develop wireframes and prototypes for new features, tailoring them to meet customer needs and product requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team and provide support throughout the development process to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Work with Product Managers to align design initiatives with our product strategy and roadmap, advocating for user needs and design principles.
• Contribute to cross-team initiatives that impact product development and success, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all design deliverables.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of experience in product design within the SaaS industry, with a proven track record of delivering successful design solutions
• A solid portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design, interaction design and system thinking, with examples that demonstrate your ability to solve complex problems and create intuitive user experiences.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Sketch.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, bridging design, engineering, and product management.
• Experience leading design projects is a plus, highlighting your leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• A Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science or a related field is preferred, although equivalent experience will also be considered.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Remote (home) work opportunity or funded by Storyblok co-working space

GENERAL TERMS

Storyblok has a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a hiring environment in which all people feel they are equally respected and valued, irrespective of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, citizenship or any other characteristic. You can find more information about our privacy policy here.

All communications regarding job opportunities at Storyblok will come from an official Storyblok employee with an email address ending in @storyblok.com. We will never redirect you to another portal or another site that is unrelated to our domain (storyblok.com).

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