Product Designer (Portuguese Advanced)

This is a remote position.

Are you a passionate and collaborative product design professional looking to expand your career into product management? Seize the opportunity to drive innovation in small carrier solutions and shape the future of Road Freight. 

Meight is a seed-stage tech startup based in Portugal that just raised €3.5 million to make a dent in the Road Freight industry. We’re building the first data-powered platform for Road Freight, a vertical software solution for small Road Freight carriers.

Road Freight is the largest distribution channel in the world. The $5 trillion industry is expected to double in the next 30 years. Road Freight has been a key enabler for humanity for the last century and is now facing disruptive challenges in sustainability, efficiency, and technology adoption.

Apply now to channel your skills and enthusiasm into revolutionizing transportation. Let's shape the future together – submit your application today!

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and interface of our digital products,  collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other designers, to create seamless and intuitive experiences that deliver value to carriers. 

User-Centric Design and Development:

• Conduct user research to understand the needs, preferences, and pain points of our audience.
  

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that align with user expectations 
  

• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and usability testing.
  

• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure the seamless translation of designs into functional and visually appealing user interfaces.
  

• Maintain design consistency and brand identity across all digital platforms.
  

Product Management Exposure:

• Actively engage in product strategy discussions, offering valuable insights from a design perspective.
  

• Work closely with product managers to define and prioritize features based on a combination of user feedback, business objectives, and technical feasibility. 
  

• Assist in creating product roadmaps that outline the timeline for feature releases and overall product development. 
  

• Assist in creating detailed product requirement definitions that outline the specifications for design elements, features, and functionality. 
  

• Work with product managers to communicate design-related requirements in a way that is clear and actionable for development teams.
  

• Collaborate with product managers to gather feedback from cross-functional teams and stakeholders on product requirements.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a bridge between the design and development teams, ensuring a seamless translation of design specifications into functional software. 
  

• Establish feedback loops with developers to gather insights on the feasibility of design elements and identify any technical constraints early in the process. 
  

• Proactively engage with stakeholders, including product managers, executives, and end-users, to gather comprehensive requirements for design projects. Conduct interviews, workshops, or surveys to ensure a deep understanding of the project goals and user needs.
  

• Communicate design concepts and progress updates in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders. Translate technical design jargon into layman's terms, facilitating effective communication and ensuring that all stakeholders are on the same page regarding project status and direction.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design or a related field.
  
• Proven experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.
  
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or similar.
  
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Eagerness to learn and grow into a product management role.
  

Bachelor's degree in Design or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (stock options + performance-based bonuses)
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
  
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment with a focus on innovation
  
• Work-from-anywhere policy in Europe