Principal Product Designer

About the Role

AutoScout24 Group is seeking a Principal Product Designer to join their B2B team in Munich or Berlin. This role involves driving product design from initial concept through launch, partnering with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, UX researchers, and content designers. Working in a hybrid environment with office presence twice weekly, the candidate will influence strategic product decisions and help scale product knowledge within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the user experience of a product throughout its lifecycle in close collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Hold full accountability for the design experience of a specific product.
• Contribute to defining the future strategic direction of AutoScout24's products.
• Use research and analysis insights to generate new ideas and concepts with support from dedicated teams.
• Facilitate strategic discussions and meetings to ensure progress aligned with goals.
• Represent design perspectives in forums including product and engineering teams.
• Continuously seek opportunities for personal and team improvement.
• Actively participate and contribute to the internal design community.

Candidate Profile

• More than 7 years of in-house product design experience in software development environments, preferably within e-commerce or marketplace domains.
• Demonstrated strong UX design capabilities supported by a robust portfolio.
• Proven experience mentoring junior designers and excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills.
• Keen attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality design and challenging norms to achieve UI excellence.
• Ability to utilize data to diagnose issues and present effective solutions.
• Experience collaborating directly with Visual and Product Designers, UX Researchers, and Writers.
• Proficiency in setting product objectives, discovering opportunities, and making impactful decisions for both users and the organization.

Additional Information

AutoScout24 fosters an inclusive workplace with over 50 nationalities represented. The company provides supportive tools, training, and resources tailored to enable employees to grow professionally and work flexibly.