Principal Product Designer

Who we are  We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.   Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!   Your mission As Principal Product Designer at Bitpanda, you will shape the long-term direction of our Design System, shared product design language and experience standards. You will define the principles and foundations that enable teams to deliver coherent, accessible and high-quality experiences across products and platforms. Operating at the intersection of strategy, systems and craft, you will partner with senior Design, Product and Engineering leaders to influence cross-product decisions, reduce fragmentation and ensure our shared foundations evolve with Bitpanda’s product and organisational needs.   What you’ll do Set Design System and experience direction • Define the long-term vision, strategy and roadmap for Bitpanda’s Design System and shared product design language. • Translate product and organisational priorities into scalable principles, standards, patterns and foundations. • Identify systemic gaps, duplication and fragmentation, prioritising opportunities with the greatest customer and organisational impact. • Establish the operating model, governance and contribution practices that enable the Design System to scale effectively across the organisation. • Define how the Design System’s adoption, quality, coverage and impact are measured. Raise experience quality at scale • Set shared standards for visual design, interaction, accessibility and cross-platform consistency. • Lead experience and system audits, turning recurring issues into scalable improvements. • Partner with Design leadership to evolve quality standards, review practices and critique. • Guide complex design decisions that affect multiple products, customer journeys or verticals. • Ensure shared foundations reflect Bitpanda’s brand and experience principles Enable teams at scale • Set the direction and standards for clear, current and actionable Design System documentation. • Drive adoption through education, enablement and partnership across Design, Product and Engineering. • Shape how shared design foundations are embedded across product development to drive consistency and quality at scale. • Mentor designers and strengthen systems thinking and craft across the organisation. • Shape emerging design practices, including AI-enabled workflows.   Who you are • A Principal Designer with 10+ years of product design experience, including experience operating at Staff or Principal level. • Proven experience scaling a Design System across multiple products, platforms and teams, including its strategy, governance and adoption. • A strong systems thinker with excellent visual and interaction design craft. • A trusted cross-functional partner who can influence senior Design, Product and Engineering leaders and align teams around complex decisions. • A recognised mentor who raises the quality of craft, thinking and decision-making across the organisation. • You bring ownership, curiosity and adaptability, and thrive in a fast-paced, fast-learning and regulated environment. What’s in it for you • Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice. • Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan. • Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP. • Time to recharge – On top of your standard annual leave, Prioritise your wellbeing with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you’ve been with us for 6 months. • Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace. • Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel. • Support during life milestones – Take advantage of our additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family. • Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long. • Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda. • Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent. • Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration        .…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.   Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform. Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. * These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).