bunch is a Berlin-based fintech that provides an AI-native end-to-end fund operations platform for private markets.
bunch https://www.bunch.capital/ is building the backbone of private markets. We are enabling next-gen fund operations with one integrated system that combines secure data infrastructure, AI-powered workflows and expert fund services. If you value ownership, growth through real responsibility, and working with a thoughtful, ambitious team, this role might be for you. YOUR ROLE - You will lead design initiatives across multiple product squads, working closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to drive strategic design decisions that balance business needs with intuitive interactions. - You will build and nurture a high-performing design team, establishing design culture, processes, and standards that enable the team to scale effectively. - Your leadership will directly impact how investors engage with our platform, ensuring simplicity, clarity, and efficiency across all touch points. TOP RESPONSIBILITIES - Team Leadership & Development - Lead & Mentor: You will be the functional leader of a team of 3 product designers, providing mentorship, regular feedback, in collaboration with the VP Product. - Hiring & Team Building: Participate in future recruiting efforts to grow the design team and establish a strong design culture. - Design Critiques & Reviews: Facilitate design critiques, set quality standards, and provide constructive feedback to elevate team output. - Resource Allocation: Assign projects strategically based on designer strengths, development goals, and business priorities. - Performance Management: Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and ensure team members are supported and challenged. - Design Strategy & Operations - Design Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate the design vision and strategy in alignment with product and business goals. - Design System Ownership: Oversee the development and governance of design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across the platform. - Process & Workflow Definition: Establish repeatable, efficient design workflows for wireframing, prototyping, handoffs, and user testing. - Design Handoff Standards: Define structured processes for design-to-development handoffs, ensuring clearly defined assets, specs, and interactions. - Automation & Tooling: Identify and implement automation solutions (e.g., Figma plugins, design token automation) to improve team efficiency. - Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain design pattern libraries, usability guidelines, and best practices to ensure knowledge-sharing. - Hands-On Design Leadership - End-to-End Product Design: Lead complex, high-impact design initiatives from ideation to execution, setting the example for design excellence. - User Research & Testing: Champion user research practices, conduct studies, and synthesize insights to inform design strategy. - Wireframing & Prototyping: Create and guide the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts effectively. - Data-Driven Design: Leverage user data, behavioral insights, and analytics to inform design decisions and measure impact. - Accessibility & Usability: Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and create inclusive experiences for all users. - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Stakeholder Management: Partner with VP Product, product managers, and engineering to align design solutions with business objectives. - Design Advocacy: Champion user-centered design across the organization and educate stakeholders on design thinking and methodology. - Technical Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and maintain quality through implementation. ABOUT YOU - Leadership & Experience - Experience: 8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2+ years in a lead or management role overseeing designers. - Team Leadership: Proven track record of building, mentoring, and growing design teams in fast-paced environments. - Design Management: Experience establishing design processes, systems, and culture that enable teams to scale. - Design Excellence - Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, user-centered design work, and ability to simplify complex workflows. - Industry Experience: Preferably in fintech, B2B SaaS, or other complex product environments. - Design Systems: Deep expertise in creating and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries. - Technical & Collaborative Skills - Tools: Expert proficiency in Figma, with knowledge of design operations tools and automation. - User Research: Strong experience conducting and leading user research and usability testing initiatives. - Technical Understanding: Solid grasp of front-end development principles to effectively collaborate with engineers. - Agile Methodologies: Deep familiarity with agile and iterative product development cycles. - Communication & Leadership - Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present design strategies and articulate complex design rationale to diverse audiences. - Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance tactical execution with strategic, long-term design thinking. - Ownership Mentality: Proactive leader who takes initiative, drives results, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Empathy & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics. WORKPLACE AND BENEFITS - Take part in a network of people passionate about investment and work closely with the most interesting players in the private market. - Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivalled energy, and team spirit within a cul