Product Designer - Mobile team (remote friendly)

Are you looking to have an impact on the daily life of millions of entrepreneurs in France (and tomorrow in Europe)?

Are you looking for a work environment that values trust, proactivity, and autonomy?

Are our Product Principles aligned with your vision?

Then Pennylane is the right place for you !

Our vision

We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs (and soon, European ones).

We help entrepreneurs rid themselves of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance while providing them with access to key financial information to assist in making the best decisions for their business.

About us

Pennylane is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in France (and soon to be in Europe!)

In 4 years of existence, we’ve managed to :

💻 Make ourselves known as a groundbreaking accounting and financial software for small businesses and their accountants

💰 Raise a total of €150 millions, including from Sequoia, the famous fund from the Silicon Valley who invested early in companies like Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and much more...

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Grow from 7 cofounders to 500+ happy Pennylaners : we’re now recognized as one of the greatest places to work in France (and also remotely), with a 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor.

🌍 Build an international environment with more than 25 nationalities, with a strong remote-friendly culture, where 30% of the employees are already working from all parts of Europe

🤝 Earn the trust of thousands of customers and accounting firms and obtain outstanding ratings

🚀 Already more than 200,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 3,500 accounting firms use Pennylane in France!

Design at Pennylane

Design sits at the centre of this mission and its purpose is to deliver a seamless, accessible and enjoyable experience for our users. Our team of 25+ product designers work across different tracks that are divided into cross-functional squads each consisting of Engineering, Product and Design. Autonomy, trust and transparency are the key values upon which our culture is built, this is directly reflected in how our designers operate on a day-to-day basis. At Pennylane, designers are expected to actively contribute all the way from defining the problem space, to research and testing.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Product Designer (mobile) to join Pennylane. As a Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our mobile application. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in designing mobile apps, who understands the intricacies of creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces. Collaborating closely with our dedicated team of developers and Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the way our users interact with our innovative financial services. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

Conduct user research: Engage in user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gain insights into user behaviors, needs, and pain points, and translate those findings into actionable design improvements.

Create wireframes and prototypes: Use tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD to produce wireframes and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate the user flow, information architecture, and interaction patterns of the mobile app.

Design intuitive and visually appealing interfaces: Craft user-centric designs that enhance the overall usability and aesthetics of the mobile application, ensuring a seamless and delightful user experience.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with dedicated developers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to understand technical constraints, align on project goals, and iterate on designs based on feedback and insights from the team.

Conduct design reviews: Participate in design critiques and provide constructive feedback to improve the quality and effectiveness of design solutions, within the Product Design team, squad and the business.

Conduct usability testing: Plan and execute usability tests to validate design decisions, identify areas for improvement, and refine the user experience of the mobile application.

Contribute to the Mobile Design System : Build and maintain components for the Mobile Design System, in consistency with the Desktop Design System principles.

Your profile

Bilingual fluency in French and proficiency in English is required for effective communication and collaboration.

You'll be joining mobile squad, working closely with Lucie - Product Manager, Lucila - Product Designer and reporting to Paul - Product Design Manager.

You'll demonstrate experience in product design for mobile applications, specifically in a B2B context.

You'll thrive on uncovering and solving complex problems by leveraging data and insights within the mobile app design process.

You'll be fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and engaged design team culture.

You'll be comfortable effectively communicating design concepts and future directions to senior stakeholders, inspiring positive action within the team.

You'll portray that collaboration is at the core of your approach. You’ll enjoy working closely with other Designers, Engineers, and Product Managers, actively seeking and valuing feedback while actively participating in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas.

What we do to make your work life easier

🏢 You'll be able to work remotely from anywhere in Europe, as long as your contract allows you to.

💵 You’ll have a compensation package between XXk and XXk depending on your level of experience

📈 You'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us

🏡 You’ll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a co-working space whenever you feel like it

⛹️Through our partner Gymlib, you’ll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness

🇬🇧 You’ll have access to Busuu to perfect your english or your french

💻 You’ll get the latest Apple equipment

🎉 You’ll be part of a vibrant social community : we do lots of sports together (Foot, running, climbing...), we love to hang out and have a drink together (Thursday afterwork drinks on our rooftop is a usual thing. Twice-a-year we do company seminars, last time we went to enjoy the late summer in Provence - and it was amazing !)

And.. If you're based in France :

🏢 You’ll be able to work fully from your home or any co-working space in France, or from our wonderful office in the center of Paris

🏝You’ll get 10 additional days off (to the 25 standard ones) to rest and do what you love each year

🍜 You’ll have lunch credits (Swile card) to buy your favorite food every day

🏥 You’ll have a great healthcare cover (Alan Blue) to take care of yourself and your family

We're working on providing those last advantages to our people based outside of France as well, but it can be quite more complex depending on different countries.