Product Design Lead (f/m/d) at Bunch

bunch [Upgrade to PRO to see link] is building the backbone of private markets, combining exceptional expertise, operational excellence, and frictionless technology. To expand our core team, we're seeking a passionate product design leader who wants to play a pivotal role in growing our business and revolutionising the private markets. As a Lead Product Designer, you will shape the user experience of bunch's platform while leading and mentoring a small team of product designers to deliver exceptional, user-centred design solutions. HOW THE ROLE CONTRIBUTES TO THE COMPANY'S VISION - You will lead design initiatives across multiple product squads, working closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to drive strategic design decisions that balance business needs with intuitive interactions. - You will build and nurture a high-performing design team, establishing design culture, processes, and standards that enable the team to scale effectively. - Your leadership will directly impact how investors engage with our platform, ensuring simplicity, clarity, and efficiency across all touch points. TOP RESPONSIBILITIES - Team Leadership & Development - Lead & Mentor: You will be the functional leader of a team of 3 product designers, providing mentorship, regular feedback, in collaboration with the VP Product. - Hiring & Team Building: Participate in future recruiting efforts to grow the design team and establish a strong design culture. - Design Critiques & Reviews: Facilitate design critiques, set quality standards, and provide constructive feedback to elevate team output. - Resource Allocation: Assign projects strategically based on designer strengths, development goals, and business priorities. - Performance Management: Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and ensure team members are supported and challenged. - Design Strategy & Operations - Design Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate the design vision and strategy in alignment with product and business goals. - Design System Ownership: Oversee the development and governance of design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across the platform. - Process & Workflow Definition: Establish repeatable, efficient design workflows for wireframing, prototyping, handoffs, and user testing. - Design Handoff Standards: Define structured processes for design-to-development handoffs, ensuring clearly defined assets, specs, and interactions. - Automation & Tooling: Identify and implement automation solutions (e.g., Figma plugins, design token automation) to improve team efficiency. - Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain design pattern libraries, usability guidelines, and best practices to ensure knowledge-sharing. - Hands-On Design Leadership - End-to-End Product Design: Lead complex, high-impact design initiatives from ideation to execution, setting the example for design excellence. - User Research & Testing: Champion user research practices, conduct studies, and synthesize insights to inform design strategy. - Wireframing & Prototyping: Create and guide the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts effectively. - Data-Driven Design: Leverage user data, behavioral insights, and analytics to inform design decisions and measure impact. - Accessibility & Usability: Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and create inclusive experiences for all users. - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Stakeholder Management: Partner with VP Product, product managers, and engineering to align design solutions with business objectives. - Design Advocacy: Champion user-centered design across the organization and educate stakeholders on design thinking and methodology. - Technical Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and maintain quality through implementation. WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU - Leadership & Experience - Experience: 8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2+ years in a lead or management role overseeing designers. - Team Leadership: Proven track record of building, mentoring, and growing design teams in fast-paced environments. - Design Management: Experience establishing design processes, systems, and culture that enable teams to scale. - Design Excellence - Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, user-centered design work, and ability to simplify complex workflows. - Industry Experience: Preferably in fintech, B2B SaaS, or other complex product environments. - Design Systems: Deep expertise in creating and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries. - Technical & Collaborative Skills - Tools: Expert proficiency in Figma, with knowledge of design operations tools and automation. - User Research: Strong experience conducting and leading user research and usability testing initiatives. - Technical Understanding: Solid grasp of front-end development principles to effectively collaborate with engineers. - Agile Methodologies: Deep familiarity with agile and iterative product development cycles. - Communication & Leadership - Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present design strategies and articulate complex design rationale to diverse audiences. - Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance tactical execution with strategic, long-term design thinking. - Ownership Mentality: Proactive leader who takes initiative, drives results, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Empathy & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN BUNCH - Take part in a network of people passionate about investment and work closely with the most interesting players in the private market. - Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivalled energy, and team spirit within a culture of drive and ownership - Flexible hours and a hybrid office setup (3 days/week in office) - 4 remote calendar weeks/year - 28 days of vacation, 2 company days, plus local public holidays - A competitive compensation package - A great tech and work setup with everything you need WHAT YOUR INTERVIEW JOURNEY WILL LOOK LIKE - First interview with the People team (30 min) to get acquainted with bunch and to understand if what we're offering is what you're searching for. - Deep-dive with VP Product, Diana (60 min): explore the role in detail, your vision for the design team, and how your journey has prepared you for this leadership position. - Take-Home Case: discover the magic of our product by solving a strategic design challenge. - Case Interview (60 min): demonstrate your strategic thinking, design approach, and how you would collaborate with and elevate the team. - Final Round (2 x 30 min): two conversations for you to Meet our Tech Leadership & bunch’s Co-Founder, discuss our vision, your role in shaping bunch's future, and any open questions. - Optional: Meet & Greet with the team. ABOUT BUNCH bunch is Europe’s leading tech-enabled fund administrator for VC, PE, and alternative assets. By combining AI-powered automation with deep domain expertise, we provide a single source of truth that replaces outdated, fragmented processes, and enables clients to master the entire fund lifecycle. Private markets are experiencing unprecedented growth; with alternative assets projected to reach $40 trillion by the end of the decade. To power this growth, we have raised €22.8 million to date—including our $15.5M Series A in July 2024—and are accelerating our mission to build the backbone of private markets in Europe. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Berlin, bunch has expanded to Amsterdam, London, and Luxembourg, now supporting over 500 investment structures, 150 fund and asset managers, and more than 10,000 investors. As we prepare for our next stage of growth, we are looking for ambitious talent to continue redefining this financial category. At bunch, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees because we value and celebrate diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not tolerate discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.