Job Specifications
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?
You like what you read on our Medium account " Design at Pennylane "
Then Pennylane is the right place for you !
Our vision
We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms (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 5 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 €225 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 650+ 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 400,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 4,500 accounting firms use Pennylane in France!
Design at Pennylane
Design sits at the center of this mission and its purpose is to deliver a seamless, accessible and enjoyable experience for our users. Our team of 35+ 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. 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 product. 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.
Mentoring : Onboard and guide desktop-first Product Designers in mobile design standards and principles to enhance the overall cross-device user experience.
Your profile
Bilingual fluency in French and proficiency in English is required for effective communication and collaboration.
You'll be joining the Mobile Pod and reporting to Audrey - Senior Product Design Manager;
You'll demonstrate experience in product design for mobile applications, specifically in a B2B context;
You'll thrive on uncovering and sol
About the Company
Pennylane is building the financial OS (Operating System) for European SMEs. A single source of truth for financial and accounting data, used on one side by entrepreneurs to run their business (invoicing and getting paid, paying suppliers and expense management, piloting cash and profitability) and on the other side by their accountant for bookkeeping and tax filings.
Saving time to all entrepreneurs and accountants, helping them to make the right decisions and enabling 3rd parties to offer added-value personalized financia...
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