Senior UI Designer (Barcelona)

About Us

At Papaya, we’re on a mission to enable the electrification of commercial fleets in Europe while optimising operations and reducing costs. We are a mission-driven team working to transform the way fleets operate by leveraging cutting-edge technology and seamless design. As we scale, we’re looking for a Senior UI Designer to join us and help create intuitive, visually engaging user interfaces that empower our users to succeed.

Our Values

Move fast: Done is better than perfect

• We work on small iterations: Learn, build, test, monitor and repeat.
• We lead change in our industry. 

Be passionate and purposeful: Deeply care about everything we do

• Believe in our mission, for a better future. 
• Believe in tech for good, let’s have an impact together.
• Be obsessed with our product, customers and industry. 
• Be part of something that matters. 

Strong opinions loosely held

• Speak up, and be opinionated but listen and stay open.
• We are building this together. 

We win and lose together 

• We optimise for the success of our mission rather than ourselves.
• We empower each other.
• We value transparency and being straightforward (No Bullshit)
• We don’t like egos. 

Have fun: Enjoy the ride!  

• We celebrate our success. 
• We learn from our failures. 
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously.
• We make our products fun! 
  

The Role

As our Senior UI Designer, you will be the driving force behind creating delightful and user-friendly interfaces. You will work closely with our product and engineering teams to ensure our design language reflects simplicity, clarity, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design Impactful Interfaces:
  Craft pixel-perfect UI designs that balance aesthetic appeal with usability, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Develop Design Systems:
  Create and maintain scalable design systems to ensure consistency across our platform and products.
• Collaborate Across Teams:
  Partner with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to translate user needs and product requirements into intuitive designs.
• Prototype & Test:
  Build interactive prototypes to validate design concepts, gather user feedback, and iterate quickly.
• Ensure Design Quality:
  Maintain high standards for design output and ensure every interface element aligns with Papaya’s brand and product vision.
• Data-Driven Decisions:
  Use insights from user testing, analytics, and feedback to iterate on designs and validate product-market fit.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for someone who has a keen eye for design, a passion for innovation, and the ability to create clean, elegant, and scalable interfaces.

Must-Haves:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing web and mobile interfaces for B2B or SaaS products.
• Tools Mastery: Expertise in Figma, Sketch, or similar tools. 
• Design Systems: Proven experience in building and managing comprehensive design systems.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong communication and teamwork abilities to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to create polished, high-quality designs with a deep understanding of typography, spacing, and layout.
• Adaptability: Ability to iterate designs based on user feedback, testing, and evolving requirements.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with data-heavy interfaces and dashboard design.
• Previous experience working in a design agency, bringing the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of HTML/CSS to collaborate effectively with developers.

• Be part of a defining and fast-growing early-stage start-up with a huge opportunity, backed by world-class investors
• Define your journey, as you receive autonomy to develop your own ideas. Be part of an inclusive, flexible team that is passionate about empowering and learning from each other!
• Have an impact, be part of the electrification revolution and feel proud about it.
• Receive competitive compensation, with an equity stake in the company. We believe everyone should get a slice of the pie.
• Work flexibly, so your work doesn’t interfere with your personal commitments.
• We are an energetic, passionate bunch, and we love having fun as much as we like working. Join us for dinners and socials as we grow together as a team!
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Perks shopping discounts
• We will match your paid pension contributions, up to 3% of your base salary