Description
At Ageras we help micro businesses focus on what they do best, by providing simple business administration software.We are a pure provider of SaaS software for thousands of small businesses in Europe. We run multiple products in major European markets and we are in the process of consolidating all our brands towards the Ageras brand. If you want to make a difference for thousands of small businesses in Europe. This might be the job for you.Our design team has 7 product designers, a website designer and a graphical designer.
As head of design, your task is make sure the team loves to go to work, and our designs continue to be user centered and beautiful.
Who are we looking for?
- A goal oriented design visionary, who feels comfortable working across mobile and desktop apps with 100.000+ active customers.
- A team player that wants to grow the skill set of 7 product designers, 1 website designer and 1 graphical designer.
- A hands on design enthusiast who wants to be part of the setting the group design and brand direction in close collaboration with the design team and stakeholders.
- An advocate for a user-centric design approach that aims to solve problems without sacrificing aesthetics.
- A person that wants to contribute to our very flat and fun organization. You feel intrigued by the story of which coworker got locked in at the local waterpark the entire weekend.
- A leader not a manager.
As head of design, you’ll play a key role in our design team. You’ll be responsible for a group of great product and website designers, who all value transparency and trust. You’ll be setting the design and brand direction together with the team for our main product and platforms. As we’re currently consolidating our brands into Ageras, so change management will be important to master.On a day-to-day basis, we expect you to be both hands-on providing guidelines, direction and structure to the team, while still stepping in to solve real problems for our users.
Our team is organized in domains, where product designers, product managers and developers work together to solve real problems. You most likely understand and have read the works of Marty Cagan, and believe this is the best way to discover and deliver amazing products. Your weapon of choice is of course Figma, but you also understand tools like Maze, Hotjar, and recognize that if you aren't talking to the customers, then you know nothing.
What we ask of you:
- You can have any educational background within design. Anything works, we’re not judging.
- We expect you have 2+ years of experience leading a team of designers.
- You trust your colleagues to be responsible, with strong work ethics, and thus spend your time building and mentoring the talents, not overseeing their work.
- You are most likely structured and have tons of experience working in Figma.
- You must be fluent in English and can talk the language of designers, engineers and product people
- You have an independent workstyle with a collaborative team spirit and thrive when you see the team succeeding.
- You are eager to learn and develop in a fun work environment, where social relationships are valued highly.
- You're an office person and want to work from our fabulous Copenhagen office.
What we offer you:
- Great office spaces in the heart of town: top-notch gear, chill spots, Friday bars, and zones with foosball, table tennis, etc. – because work should also be a good time!
- Our offices are located in great areas, with good connection to public transportation.
- You'll thrive in our lively workplace, where personal growth and development go hand in hand.
- We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome.
- You'll have plenty of freedom to make things happen in our dynamic, results-driven environment.
- Get ready for some serious fun with our exciting events, team activities, and an epic annual Winter party – it's the highlight of the year!
- Need a pick-me-up? We've got you covered with a variety of snacks, from healthy options to indulgent treats, plus free sodas, juices, coffee, and more to keep you fueled throughout the day.
- Explore different vibes – work from any of our awesome office hubs!
- Hybrid work policy with min. 3 days on-site at our office.
- Join our team of diverse colleagues from around the world.
- Attractive salary package.
Did we catch your attention?
We would love to hear from you if you are excited to join our team. Please submit your CV via the Apply button. Research shows that while men may apply for a job even if they just meet 60% of the job criteria, women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to apply, even though you may feel you do not meet all the criteria. If you have any questions, feel free to call our Product Director Bastian Jerichow på tlf +45 27902364.
About Ageras
Ageras is a software platform enabling +300.000 small businesses all over Europe to run their business in a better way by integrating accounting, banking and taxes into an intuitive dashboard so the business owners can focus on running their business and eliminate administrative burdens.With offices located in Copenhagen, Helsinki , Berlin, Amsterdam, Gdańsk and Philadelphia, Ageras is a leading international provider of banking and accounting services assisting small businesses across Europe and the US.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Ageras is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We follow the principle of equal treatment to consider all job applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of their gender, sexual orientation, color, racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability etc. as per applicable law.#LI-DNI
