We’re hiring our first Product Designer (part-time) to shape the look, feel, and usability of our product. You’ll work closely with our CPO and engineers to design clean, intuitive interfaces for non-technical users that make complex B2B workflows effortless and AI-first. In this role, you will own the entire design process end-to-end, speaking directly to customers and making core product and UX decisions.
Commitment: part-time (approx. 15–25 hrs/week), in-person in Munich (hybrid possible). Option to increase scope over time.
- Work closely with our customers, understand their problems, lead user research projects and own the design process end-to-end
- Build prototypes and test product hypothesis with customers
- Create intuitive, AI-first interfaces that make complex B2B workflows effortless
- Work closely with our engineering team to implement new features
- Contribute to brand & marketing when needed (website, visuals, presentations)
- You have proven experience as a product designer with a strong portfolio in complex B2B SaaS workflows
- You love speaking to customers directly to identify pain points and problems
- You are highly proficient in Figma and feel comfortable with Lovable, Cursor etc to build prototypes
- You are comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment and want to build something from the ground up
- Ideally, you feel comfortable shipping frontend changes (React/Tailwind) to production
- Ideally, you are in Munich or willing to relocate
- Ideally, you are open to the possibility of transitioning into a full-time role in the future
- Fluent in German and English (our users are mostly German-speaking only)
- Guaranteed career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing team
- An ambitious team that feels like family and sees their work as more than just a job
- Real shares in our company with the most favorable tax treatment - no VSOP/ESOP (full-time positions only)
- Free team dinner (up to 4x/week)
- UrbanSportsClub membership - join our team workouts 3x/week
- Easy relocation to Munich — our office is located in the Werk1 Startup Incubator, where you can rent a 1-bedroom apartment right next to the office for just €800/month
- Access to any AI or productivity tools you need
The target total compensation (cash+bonus+equity) for this position is €70,000-€100,000 annually (full-time, pro rata for part-time). Actual offers and compensation are based on specific job duties, experience, performance, total rewards structure, and other considerations.
Step 1: Intro call
Casual intro meeting with one of the founders to get to know each other and introduce Mercura.
Step 2: Practical exercise & role play
Two practical exercises to showcase your skills, followed by calls to walk us through your approach, insights, and solution for the exercise.
Step 3: Personal fit Interview
Meet another co-founder member to get a feel for our culture and working style.
Step 4: On-Site
Work alongside the entire team for a day on-site from our Munich office to fully immerse yourself in our culture and collaboration style. This on-site will be paid.
Step 5: Offer & Reference Checks
If we see a great fit, you will get an offer, including a competitive compensation package with equity participation. At the same time, we’ll ask you to provide 2–3 references so we can gather additional insights into your strengths and working style.