Design Strategy Director (all genders)

Appsfactory

#NEWISBEAUTIFUL You are a confident UI/UX designer, thoughtful problem-solver, and systems thinker. You drive the design and delivery of digital products, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients to create intuitive, coherent and meaningful user experiences. You understand that digital products today are shaped by strategic intention, systemic consistency, and by intelligent, AI-driven interactions – bringing this perspective into your design decisions and daily work. Contribute to and evolve design systems in Figma within a certified partner environment, leveraging advanced workflows and tooling. Your role is to help define, design and implement product experiences that translate brand intent into usable, scalable and future-ready digital systems. We are Edenspiekermann — an independent design consultancy with 40+ years of experience helping world-leading organizations invent, build, and evolve their products. Our Product Strategy practice works directly with product teams at the intersection of market insight, design excellence, and AI-driven development. We are looking for a Design Strategy Director to lead this practice and grow it. DEINE AUFGABEN * You contribute to the design of digital products across the full lifecycle – from early concepts to refined interfaces – supporting the creation of user-centered, high-quality experiences * You translate research insights, product requirements, and brand guidelines into clear user flows, interaction patterns, and thoughtful UI design * You collaborate closely with designers, product managers, engineers, and researchers to bring ideas to life – ensuring solutions are both user-friendly and feasible * You explore and apply AI-supported design tools in your daily work – from prototyping to content generation – and stay curious about how AI can enhance product experiences * You support the design of emerging interaction patterns, including conversational interfaces, adaptive components, and personalized experiences * You contribute to user testing and iteration cycles, helping to refine designs based on feedback and data * You work within established design systems in Figma, applying components, tokens, and styles consistently while contributing to their evolution over time * You collaborate effectively within Figma and across teams, following shared workflows and best practices * You present your work clearly, explaining your design decisions and incorporating feedback constructively * You support workshops and collaborative sessions, contributing ideas and helping teams align on solutions * You take ownership of your tasks and deliverables, showing initiative while learning from more senior team members DEIN PROFIL * You have 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design, ideally in an agency, consultancy, or digital product environment * You bring a portfolio that demonstrates solid foundations in user-centered design, interaction design, and visual execution * You are confident translating requirements and user needs into structured flows and well-crafted interfaces * You have initial experience with AI-supported design tools (e.g. generative design, prototyping assistants) and a growing understanding of designing for AI-driven products * You are proficient in Figma, including auto layout, components, and prototyping, and are comfortable working within existing design systems * You understand how to collaborate within shared design environments (libraries, versioning, handoff practices) * You have a good eye for visual design, with a solid grasp of typography, layout, and color, and can apply brand guidelines consistently * You are familiar with core UX methods, including wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and iteration * Your communication skills are strong – you can explain your ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams * You are eager to learn, open to feedback, and motivated to grow your skills in both design craft and strategic thinking * You are comfortable working in dynamic environments and bring a proactive, reliable mindset to your work * You have excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus) WAS WIR DIR BIETEN * A central role in a dynamic, independent design consultancy with an international portfolio spanning enterprise product design, city identity, design systems, and regulated industries * Direct access to partners and senior leadership – flat hierarchies, real autonomy, and room to shape how we do product strategy * A dedicated team of high-profile designers and strategists driven by a no-ego, high-craft culture * Personal responsibility, space for your own ideas, and the opportunity to grow with the company and the practice * 30 days paid vacation, hybrid work, and a dog-friendly Berlin office * Work-life balance support including a potential four-day week if needed * Benefits including Urban Sports Club, food club, and ESPI cuisine * Regular team gatherings and in-house coaching and mentoring WIR FREUEN UNS, DICH KENNENZULERNEN! We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/beliefs, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.

Appsfactory

#NEWISBEAUTIFUL Automotive · Agentic Workflows · Figma Expert You are a design systems expert, systems thinker, and Figma power user. You understand that outstanding digital products emerge through scalable systems, efficient workflows, and close collaboration between design and engineering. We are looking for a proven specialist who can shape, scale, and operationalize enterprise-grade design systems within complex environments — with a strong focus on automotive ecosystems, multi-product platforms, and future-ready AI-supported workflows. You bring deep expertise in Figma, component architecture, design operations, and emerging agentic workflows. You know how to transform complexity into maintainable systems that enable teams to move faster while ensuring quality and consistency. BESCHREIBUNG We are Edenspiekermann - an independent design consultancy with 40+ years of experience helping world-leading organizations invent, build, and evolve their products. Our Product Strategy practice works directly with product teams at the intersection of market insight, design excellence, and AI-driven development.  DEINE AUFGABEN * You drive the creation, evolution, and governance of complex design systems across digital products, platforms, and ecosystems * You establish scalable component architectures, token strategies, variables, and documentation structures in Figma, ensuring consistency, maintainability, and implementation readiness * You own advanced Figma workflows including libraries, branching, versioning, variables, modes, responsive systems, automation, and multi-team collaboration models * You work closely with product, engineering, research, strategy, and design teams to bridge design intent and technical implementation while aligning vision with execution * You actively introduce AI-supported and agentic workflows into the design process — leveraging automation, intelligent tooling, and emerging DesignOps practices to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability * You contribute to complex automotive ecosystems and understand the challenges of multi-brand, multi-platform, and embedded digital experiences * You drive validation and iteration cycles to continuously improve system quality, usability, and product experience DEIN PROFIL * You bring 4-6+ years of experience in Product Design, UI Design, or Design Systems with a strong specialization in scalable digital systems * You have a strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered thinking, interaction design excellence, and proven experience building or evolving enterprise-level design systems * You bring experience within automotive, mobility, embedded systems, or other complex product ecosystems * You think in systems — translating user needs, product goals, and brand principles into coherent and scalable digital experiences * You bring deep expertise in Figma including advanced auto layout, component systems, variables, tokens, responsive design, prototyping, shared libraries, branching, and versioning * You understand how design systems scale across multiple teams, products, and implementation environments * You bring experience with DesignOps, contribution models, governance structures, and cross-functional collaboration * You actively use AI within your daily practice and have experience with agentic workflows, automation, AI-supported tooling, and design operations approaches to improve system creation, maintenance, and collaboration * You have a strong understanding of visual identity systems — typography, layout, and color — and know how to apply brand consistently across digital products * You communicate clearly and effectively across stakeholders, workshops, and multidisciplinary teams * You bring a proactive, ownership-driven mindset and thrive in complex and fast-moving environments WAS WIR DIR BIETEN * A central role in a dynamic, independent design consultancy with an international portfolio spanning enterprise product design, city identity, design systems, and regulated industries * Direct access to partners and senior leadership - flat hierarchies, real autonomy, and room to shape how we do product strategy * A dedicated team of high-profile designers and strategists driven by a no-ego, high-craft culture * Personal responsibility, space for your own ideas, and the opportunity to grow with the company and the practice * 30 days paid vacation, hybrid work, and a dog-friendly Berlin office * Work-life balance support including a potential four-day week if needed * Benefits including Urban Sports Club, food club, and ESPI cuisine * Regular team gatherings and in-house coaching and mentoring WIR FREUEN UNS, DICH KENNENZULERNEN! We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/beliefs, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.

Sumup

The Verification squad sits at the heart of SumUp's ability to operate across 37 markets. We own the systems that determine whether a merchant's identity is verified, whether that verification meets the regulatory bar in every market we operate in, and whether the decisions made along the way are auditable and defensible. This isn't a coordination role — it's a high-ownership position where you'll set the product direction for a domain that is legally complex, strategically important, and actively transforming. If you want to own something that genuinely matters — where your decisions shape compliance outcomes, merchant experience, and platform capability simultaneously — this is that role. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Define and lead the product strategy for the verification platform, sequencing compliance obligations, platform modernisation, and merchant experience improvements with clear intent * Own the regulatory surface across multiple markets — monitoring evolving KYC/KYB, AML, and eIDAS requirements and converting them into structured, buildable scope before they become blockers * Make the hard calls where UX and backend decisions conflict, holding coherence across the full product surface and owning the outcome when trade-offs are required * Run lean, autonomous discovery — synthesising user research, data signals, and regulatory guidance into decision-ready artefacts independently * Co-lead the squad alongside a strong Engineering Manager, driving platform modernisation and reducing technical debt deliberately YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF * Proven experience as a product manager in a regulated fintech or financial services environment, with direct ownership of KYC, KYB, or identity verification products across multiple markets * Strong ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments — including Legal, AML, Compliance, Risk, and Operations — negotiating scope with credibility and care, and holding the line when it matters * Technical depth to interrogate backend architecture decisions, API design trade-offs, and third-party vendor capabilities, and to make coherent product calls across the full stack * Data fluency: comfortable defining metrics, interrogating dashboards, and using quantitative signals to inform prioritisation and planning * Track record of arriving at planning conversations with evidence-backed proposals and the organisational confidence to defend them WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP * 🌍 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our modern Sofia office. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 and 10 paid days of educational leave which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education * 🏖 Generous time off: 25 days of paid leave, plus one extra day per year of service (up to 35), along with public holidays and special leave options * 🏥 Peace of mind: additional health insurance and life insurance * 💪 Stay active: on-site yoga and a co-sponsored Multisport card offering access to hundreds of sports facilities * 🍽 Meal support: benefit from a tax-free food voucher program plus flexibility via our Re:Benefits platform * 🚌 Easy commute: free shuttle buses connecting directly to Joliot-Curie metro station * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.