Head of Design (all genders) at elvah

Join elvah as the Head of Design and play a critical role in shaping the future of our products while leading a dynamic creative team.

Lead and inspire a small but growing design team, ensuring consistent high-quality work and fostering a creative culture.
Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and General Managers in a cross-functional organization to drive continuous discovery and UX strategy.
Shape and implement UX strategy, aligning it with business goals and ensuring the design function contributes to overall company success.
Recruit and develop top design talent, supporting the growth of the team through thoughtful recruitment and mentorship.
Facilitate ideation workshops and design sprints, using tools like Design Sprints to foster creativity and collaboration across teams.
Maintain a consistent brand identity across all projects, ensuring alignment with elvah’s vision and values.
Manage external contractors or freelance designers as needed to ensure the success of projects and timely delivery of designs.
Regularly plan and lead creative workshops to inspire innovation and explore new design possibilities.

Proven experience as a UX/UI Design Team Lead, with a track record in recruiting and developing design talents.
Skilled in UX strategy, aligning design goals with overall business objectives to drive product success.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to take ownership and lead projects from concept to execution.
Expert in ideation methods and running workshops, such as Design Sprints, to generate and refine creative ideas.
Deep understanding of design systems, including their creation, implementation, and maintenance.
Excel at concept development and storytelling, delivering impactful presentations that engage and inspire stakeholders.

Remote first: Work from home or co-working spaces in Berlin and Hamburg, with the possibility to live and work from anywhere in Europe.
Flexible hours: Overtime compensated with free time, plus flexible working hours and 30+2 vacation days.
Discounts for online shops and subscriptions; 100% top-up on your company pension; state-of-the-art hardware and 50% subsidy for home office equipment; a yearly development budget; JobRad and access to a shared EV in Berlin.