Founding Product Designer

About MercuraAt Mercura, we are pioneering AI solutions that serve as the backbone of our economy.With the backing of Y Combinator, we've successfully raised funds in an oversubscribed round at one of the highest valuations in our cohort. As one of the fastest-growing startups in Europe, we've exceeded $2M in annual recurring revenue within our first year. W…

Join the dynamic team at bliro as a Founding Product Manager (f/m/d). In this pivotal role, you will drive the vision and execution of our product strategy, ensuring alignment with our company goals and customer needs.As a founding member of our product team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our offerings, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that resonate with our users.

About UsHelsing is an innovative defense and artificial intelligence company dedicated to shaping the future of democracies through advanced technology. Our aim is to achieve technological leadership, enabling democratic societies to make informed, sovereign decisions while upholding ethical standards.Our mission is to attract the finest purpose-driven tech talent across Europe to tackle some of the most intricate challenges.We seek individuals who share our passion for protecting democratic values for current and future generations.The OpportunityJoin us and leverage your UX expertise to create meaningful impact. As software and AI become increasingly sophisticated, designing intuitive and reliable applications is essential, especially for those engaged in critical operations.Being part of our team offers the chance to venture into new territories and establish benchmarks for outstanding UX in AI-driven cognitive applications for the upcoming decade. Together, we will confront complex design challenges and explore the limits of what AI and UX design can achieve.Make an Impact – Your contributions will be pivotal in our product development journey, aiming for substantial breakthroughs rather than mere incremental improvements. You will ensure our products are user-friendly, dependable, and ethical, empowering users to operate them confidently in high-stakes environments.Act with Speed and Agility – Rather than merely crafting recommendations or strategies, you will bring products to fruition within months. You will be involved in every phase of the product development cycle, from ideation to launch, utilizing the full spectrum of design skills and tools at your disposal.Embrace Autonomy and Responsibility – At Helsing, we believe in the power of action over oversight. Your focus will be on tangible results rather than excessive meetings or bureaucratic hurdles. You will thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment where you are entrusted with significant responsibilities and encouraged to define your own path.

Mercura is building AI software to modernize essential industries. Backed by Y Combinator, the company quickly reached $2M in annual recurring revenue in its first year and is targeting $10M ARR by the end of 2026. The team’s mission is to embed AI into core economic sectors, making work more efficient and freeing people to focus on higher-value tasks. Co-founder Lukas brings deep roots in construction, shaping Mercura’s approach to solving slow, manual workflows with technology. Role overview Mercura is looking for a Founding Design Engineer in Munich to define and deliver both the visual and functional aspects of its product. This position partners closely with the Chief Product Officer and engineering team. The focus: create clean, intuitive interfaces for non-technical users and bring those designs to life in production. The work spans customer research, interface design, and hands-on coding. What you will do Meet with customers to understand their needs, then turn those insights into product specifications and interface designs. Prototype quickly using AI tools and code, testing ideas with real users. Design and build user-friendly, AI-powered interfaces that streamline complex B2B workflows. Take ownership of the process from design through production, collaborating with engineers to deliver new features. Requirements 2-5 years of experience as a design engineer, product designer, or frontend engineer, with a portfolio featuring AI and complex B2B SaaS products. Interest in working directly with customers to identify problems and shape solutions. Proficiency with AI tools (such as Lovable, Cursor, Claude) and Figma for rapid design and prototyping. Experience shipping code to production using React, Typescript, and Python. This role combines both design and engineering work.

Tacto is changing how procurement teams work by replacing traditional dashboards with AI agents that manage entire workflows. These agents handle tasks such as sourcing, negotiations, market monitoring, and supplier management, freeing up buyers to focus on key decisions. This shift introduces new UX challenges for B2B software, especially in helping non-technical procurement professionals oversee and trust multiple AI agents. As a Junior Product Designer based in Munich, the role centers on developing new interaction patterns that could influence the industry standard. The work involves tackling problems that are just emerging in the field, offering the chance to help define how professionals interact with AI-driven tools. What you will do Take ownership of real product features from concept through launch, including designing flows, screens, and prototypes. Your work will reach paying customers within weeks. Design how AI agents communicate their work and how users interact with and trust these outputs. Create and share prototypes using Figma, code, or AI tools to communicate ideas quickly and clearly. Collaborate directly with the codebase to refine user interactions and polish the product before release. Help raise the standard for visual and interactive quality as the team grows. Requirements 0–2 years of product design experience, including strong internships. Portfolio should show shipped work, ideally in B2B or data-heavy products. Keen eye for visual and interaction design, ensuring screens follow design system guidelines and user journeys are clear. Understanding of the design-to-development process and the importance of cross-functional teamwork from concept to launch. Experience with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Figma for ideation and prototyping. Systems thinking: able to see how features connect for a unified user experience. Comfort with ambiguity and helping define what needs to be built. Motivation to ship work that meets high standards and connects with users.

Your ImpactIn the industrial sector, procurement represents the largest expense, often accounting for 60-70% of total revenue. It is also a critical lever for enhancing profitability—an urgent need for European industries today. Unfortunately, many companies still rely on outdated manual procurement processes.As the Head of Product Design, you will shape the future of human and AI collaboration. Our product is evolving from traditional user-operated screens to AI agents that users can direct. This transition necessitates a revolutionary design approach—one that establishes the frameworks, patterns, and constraints for AI agents, while making intricate procurement decisions easily understandable and trustworthy. You will lead the design team to bring this vision to life.Your TasksDesign Leadership: Cultivate and lead a team of approximately 4 product designers. Set high standards for craftsmanship, speed, and strategic impact, ensuring design is a key partner in product development rather than merely a support function.Human-Agent Interaction Design: Define the interaction model for a product where AI agents autonomously manage procurement workflows, while users supervise and manage exceptions. You will create the mental models, patterns, and UI frameworks necessary for this paradigm.Design Systems for Agent-Native Products: Oversee and advance our design system and component architecture to ensure coding agents operate effectively. Your frameworks should be precise enough for LLM-driven development yet adaptable for quick iterations.UX for Complex Domains: Simplify complex procurement concepts (such as should-costing, raw material indices, and contract leakage) to make them accessible and actionable for non-analyst users. Transform complexity into clarity.Customer & User Insight: Enhance user understanding at the company level by implementing best practices in user and UX research, advocating for our users within tacto. Ensure every function prioritizes the resolution of genuine user challenges.

Join Our Team - Designing the Future of Human-AI Interaction in ProcurementTacto is at the forefront of creating AI-driven software tailored for strategic procurement teams within the manufacturing sector. Our clientele manages substantial expenditures, negotiates with numerous suppliers, and makes pivotal decisions that significantly impact their companies’ financial health.As we transition to a new product paradigm, we’re shifting from traditional dashboards to developing agentic capabilities that will alleviate the workload of our users. This includes tasks such as market monitoring, negotiation preparation, risk flagging, and executing workflows seamlessly. Here, the AI agent performs the tasks while human users make informed decisions and review the outcomes.Your role will be crucial in addressing one of our toughest design challenges: ensuring that our application is user-friendly for non-technical procurement professionals, who constitute the majority of our user base.As part of a compact design team, you will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and procurement domain experts. Your mission is to make our AI capabilities feel intuitive, reliable, and genuinely beneficial for users who may not see themselves as tech-savvy.Importance of Your RoleThe industry is witnessing a shift from using mere tools to leveraging agents that serve users. However, many teams are still navigating this transformation. For our clients, the implications are significant; a misinterpreted recommendation or a convoluted workflow can lead to frustration and substantial financial losses.Success in this endeavor will foster trust among procurement teams, allowing them to rely on Tacto for the heavy lifting while they concentrate on strategic decisions. Conversely, failure to get it right could hinder the adoption of our powerful AI functionalities.Your design expertise will be the key differentiator. Your ContributionsIn this position, you will:Define how our agentic capabilities manifest within the product, guiding users from

JetBrains is hiring a Product Designer to focus on the .NET ecosystem. This position involves designing developer tools that improve workflow and make daily tasks more enjoyable. The role is open to candidates in Belgrade, Berlin, Limassol, Madrid, Munich, Prague, Warsaw, Yerevan, or remote within Germany. What you will do Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and fellow designers to build user-centered solutions for .NET products. Shape the visual and interactive aspects of developer tools, ensuring usability aligns with technical needs. Turn research findings and user feedback into clear, effective design concepts. About JetBrains JetBrains creates intelligent software tools used by millions of developers worldwide. The team emphasizes thoughtful design and practical problem-solving to support the work of software professionals.

ABOUT USAt Avelios, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare by creating a cutting-edge software platform that facilitates data-driven digitization for hospitals and patient care. Our innovative modular software optimizes workflows within hospitals, ensuring that healthcare providers can deliver superior care to their patients. As we continue to grow rapidly, we seek to expand our team to enhance the digitization of healthcare, valuing the diverse backgrounds of our employees as a critical asset to our mission.THE TEAM AND ROLEWe are on the lookout for a talented (Senior) Product Designer (All Genders) to become a vital part of our product team. In this role, you will operate at the nexus of design, medicine, and technology, collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and our team of experienced doctors. Your focus will be on creating intuitive and user-centered solutions tailored for hospitals.Your responsibilities will encompass everything from prototyping and workflow optimization to high-fidelity UI design. You will partner with engineering to ensure design quality and technical feasibility, engage in constructive discussions regarding design trade-offs, and contribute to the evolution of our design system, ensuring consistency across components and collaborating on our Storybook implementation.This role offers a unique opportunity to initiate UX research practices within our team, fostering a robust design culture while making a direct impact on healthcare delivery across Germany and beyond. Occasional travel to hospitals for on-site research will provide you with valuable insights into user needs and workflows.

avelios-medical is seeking a Senior Product Designer to help shape new medical solutions at the Munich office. This position calls for a designer who combines creativity with experience, able to turn complex requirements into clear, accessible, and attractive product designs. Role overview This role focuses on guiding the entire design process, from early concept sketches through to the final product. The Senior Product Designer will ensure each solution meets user needs and aims to deliver a positive, intuitive experience. What you will do Translate complex medical ideas into user-friendly design concepts Develop and refine visual and interaction designs for digital products Oversee the design process from initial idea to final implementation Work to exceed user expectations in usability and visual appeal Requirements Experience designing digital products, ideally in complex or technical domains Strong ability to create visually appealing and accessible interfaces Creative approach to problem-solving and design challenges

About the RoleWe are seeking a talented Founding Sales Manager to be a crucial part of our team, dedicated to introducing Finto to businesses throughout the DACH region. As a member of the founding go-to-market team, your contributions will be instrumental in defining our sales strategies, target clientele, and growth trajectory.Collaborating closely with our CEO, you will establish our sales processes from the ground up—crafting every aspect from the initial outreach to securing signed contracts. This is a unique opportunity where you will not inherit an existing pipeline; instead, you will be responsible for building one from scratch. Your discussions with CFOs and finance leaders will directly inform our product development and strategic direction, engaging with real clients in real scenarios.Our headquarters are situated in Munich, with a strong connection to San Francisco through Y Combinator.Your ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of the entire sales cycle: prospecting, qualification, demonstrations, negotiations, and closing deals.Develop an outbound pipeline from the ground up—identify, research, and engage with target accounts.Conduct discovery calls and product demonstrations alongside the founders, gaining in-depth product knowledge before leading these independently.Refine and enhance our outbound playbook: messaging, sequencing, channel strategy, and ideal customer profile (ICP) refinement.Utilize HubSpot to manage deals—ensure a clean CRM, accurate pipeline, and honest forecasts.Engage directly with prospects' finance teams and CFOs to understand their challenges and integrate Finto into their operational workflows.Provide valuable product and market insights back to the team based on your interactions with prospects.Contribute to shaping our go-to-market strategy as we transition from founder-led sales to a scalable model.What We’re Looking For2–5 years of B2B SaaS sales experience, preferably targeting finance or operations departments.Experience with cold outreach; comfortable using various channels such as phone, email, LinkedIn, and in-person visits.Fluency in German at a native level, as our customers are CFOs and finance leaders within German Mittelstand companies. You need to communicate effectively with them.Strong command of English for internal communications.Background in an early-stage startup or the adaptability to succeed without predefined scripts or extensive support.Structured and disciplined in pipeline management while being flexible enough to adapt when required.A genuine interest in the inner workings of finance operations; a background in accounting is not necessary but a desire to learn is essential.Proficiency with AI tools to enhance your effectiveness; we develop AI solutions for finance teams and expect the same innovative approach from our team members.

Join clera as a Founding Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our innovative tech solutions. As a key member of our team, you will work collaboratively to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge technologies that will drive our vision forward. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic startup with a $3M pre-seed funding, located in Munich.

Join Mercura as a Founding Staff Engineer and be a pioneer in shaping our innovative tech solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a talented team, contributing to the development of cutting-edge products that redefine industry standards. As a founding member, you will play a crucial role in decision-making processes and project direction, ensuring that our engineering practices meet the highest quality standards.

Join Tacto, a pioneering company revolutionizing strategic procurement in manufacturing with AI-driven software. Our innovative product is rapidly advancing, introducing capabilities that autonomously manage complex tasks and seamlessly engage users for decision-making and results.This evolution necessitates a groundbreaking interface—one that transcends traditional screens, establishing new paradigms for human-AI collaboration. The patterns we create must be built, not merely designed.As a Senior Design Engineer, you will possess a deep understanding of challenges, enabling you to design, construct, and deploy solutions independently. Your contributions will directly enhance our codebase: developing features end-to-end, creating refined interactions, and ensuring that the final product is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional. You will think like a designer while coding like an engineer, collaborating closely with a compact design team embedded within engineering squads to launch impactful products.Why This Role Is CrucialAt Tacto, we pride ourselves on our rapid engineering velocity. Ideas swiftly transition to production, with AI-assisted development as the norm. This speed is a tremendous asset, but it also presents challenges: the disparity between design and deployment widens, interactions may be overlooked, and attention to detail can falter.We seek an individual who can bridge this gap by engaging directly with the code. Rather than simply maintaining a design system, you will be a creator, delivering high-quality features and enhancing the shared foundations throughout the process. Your passion for detail will elevate the product experience: from transitions and keyboard interactions to edge states and delightful moments.Your ImpactIn this role, you will:Design, Build, and Ship Features Autonomously - Own the entire process from problem identification to design exploration, culminating in production-ready frontend code that users will interact with.Craft Polished Interactions and Experiences - Focus on the finer points that make a product exceptional: transitions, micro-interactions, keyboard behaviors, responsiveness, and accessibility.Prototype Agentic Interactions in Real Code - Develop flows where AI agents present findings, request decisions, and display progress, allowing the team to experience them firsthand.Raise the Quality Floor - Review PRs, engage with feature branches, ensuring that shipped features resonate well with users. As you create, you'll naturally augment the shared UI foundations and component library integral to the team.Bridge Design and Engineering

Join Our Team as a Founding Marketing ManagerAt comstruct, we are revolutionizing the way construction companies manage their commercial processes by automating the extraction of material data from delivery notes and invoices. Following our successful €12.5M funding round, with backing from prestigious investors like Google Ventures and 20VC, we are poised for remarkable growth and are on the lookout for motivated and ambitious individuals ready to elevate comstruct to new heights.We are proud to serve some of the largest names in the construction industry, including Vinci, but this is just the beginning of our journey.We invite you to become our Founding Marketing Manager, a pivotal role where you will establish our Marketing department and spearhead our successful international Go-To-Market strategy.

Join us as a Founding Engineer specializing in iOS and Swift at bliro, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our innovative products. We are looking for a passionate engineer who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge applications.Your responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, and driving the product vision from conception to launch. If you are excited about building impactful technology and have a strong foundation in Swift, we want to hear from you!

Mercura builds AI software aimed at essential sectors of the economy. Headquartered in Munich and backed by Y Combinator, Mercura quickly reached over $2M in ARR within its first year and is targeting $10M ARR by the end of 2026. The company’s roots trace back to co-founder Lukas’s family experience in the construction industry, where he saw the need to modernize slow, manual quoting processes using AI. Mercura’s mission centers on helping businesses automate routine work so people can focus on tasks that need human expertise. Role overview This is the first product management hire at Mercura. The Founding Product Manager will shape product direction and priorities, working closely with the Chief Product Officer and the engineering team. The goal: transform real customer challenges into practical, intuitive solutions for non-technical users, and streamline complex B2B workflows with an AI-first approach. The role covers the entire product lifecycle, from engaging directly with customers and prototyping concepts to making key product decisions and launching features. What you will do Lead the product development cycle from concept to launch, focusing on customer adoption and efficiency. Engage directly with customers to understand their needs and gather feedback for product strategy. Develop and test product hypotheses with customers, creating quick prototypes for validation. Translate customer insights into clear product requirements and user-friendly, AI-powered experiences. Work with engineering and design to prioritize, define, and deliver new features. Maintain product documentation, release notes, and training materials to help customers use Mercura’s products effectively. Requirements 2-5 years of experience in product management or product design, with a background in AI and complex B2B SaaS products. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn customer needs into actionable product features. Clear communication and a collaborative approach to teamwork. Hands-on experience with prototyping and user testing methods. Location: Munich

Join Brainlab as a Motion Designer, where your creativity will bring our cutting-edge technology to life through engaging animations and visuals. Collaborate with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment to design impactful motion graphics that enhance our products and communicate our vision effectively.

Join asklio as a Video & Motion Designer and unleash your creativity in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will be responsible for creating engaging video content that captivates our audience and enhances our brand's visual storytelling. Collaborate closely with our marketing and design teams to develop innovative video solutions that align with our strategic goals.

As a Communications Designer at Lio, you will play a pivotal role in defining our visual identity and how we present ourselves to the world. Your designs will not only enhance our brand but also foster a cohesive and impactful presence across various platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesContinuously refine and evolve Lio’s design language and visual identity.Enhance our corporate identity through consistent application in templates, presentations, and marketing materials.Empower teams to create assets that align with corporate identity by developing clear templates and guidelines.Create high-quality visuals, including presentations, banners, and marketing collateral for both digital and print mediums.Collaborate effectively with Marketing and other departments to ensure a cohesive and strong brand representation.Ideal Candidate ProfilePossess a keen eye for detail and uphold high design standards.Effectively translate creative concepts into clean, compliant outputs.Proficient in design tools such as Figma, PowerPoint, and Illustrator or Affinity Designer.Think creatively and systematically about design challenges.Enjoy enabling others and building scalable design systems.Thrive in fast-paced startup environments and take ownership of your work.Why You Should Join UsBy joining Lio, you will contribute to the successful adoption of AI in procurement for enterprises. You will work at the intersection of Product and Implementation, creating enablement tools that drive real usage and support enterprise go-lives. Your contributions will have a direct impact on product innovation and customer success from the outset. Ready to make a difference?For inquiries about this position, please reach out to Anika!