Design end-to-end experiences - from wireframes and user flows to high-fidelity UI and interactive prototypes
Build and maintain our design system - creating reusable components, patterns, and guidelines that keep Joy_ consistent and beautiful
Shape our brand identity - ensuring every touchpoint (web, product, marketing) feels cohesive and unmistakably Joy_
Collaborate cross-functionally - partner with engineers on implementation, with founders on product strategy, and with commercial teams on customer-facing materials
Run user research and testing - talk to users, analyze feedback, and iterate based on real insights
Balance beauty with usability - design interfaces that are not just stunning but intuitive, accessible, and conversion-optimized
Move fast and iterate - ship designs quickly, learn from real usage, and refine continuously

2-3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, ideally in product-focused environments (startups, agencies, or e-commerce)
Strong UI design skills - you have an exceptional eye for typography, color, layout, spacing, and visual hierarchy
Solid UX foundation - comfortable creating user flows, wireframes, and prototypes, but you shine brightest when crafting beautiful interfaces
Figma mastery - you live in Figma and know how to build scalable, well-organized design files
Design system thinking - experience building or contributing to component libraries and design tokens
Collaboration mindset - you work well with developers and can communicate design decisions clearly
German fluency - you're comfortable working in German and English (our team is international, but German-speaking users are core to our audience)
Portfolio that shows range - from consumer-facing flows to complex dashboards, we want to see your versatility

Experience designing for e-commerce, fintech, payments, or gifting products
Familiarity with HTML/CSS (you don't need to code, but understanding constraints helps)
Motion design or micro-interaction skills
Illustration or iconography capabilities
Experience with user research, A/B testing, or analytics tools
Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
Exposure to brand design or marketing assets

Design ownership from day one - you're not executing someone else's vision. You're shaping ours.
Small team, big impact - see your designs go live fast and directly influence how thousands experience Joy_
Remote-first & flexible - work from anywhere in CET ±2h with the freedom to structure your day
Close collaboration - work directly with founders and a lean, senior team that values your input
Competitive salary + meaningful equity - we want you to win with us as Joy_ grows
Purposeful product - build experiences that make giving (and getting) gifts more personal, sustainable, and joyful

Remote (Worldwide)

German fluency required - comfortable working in German and English
Must submit portfolio and CV plus a note answering: 5 things you would improve (and how) on our website and buying flow
Only applications that include this note will be considered

Joy_ is hiring an UI/UX Designer (m/f/d)