Your responsibilities

You will be responsible for solving a critical problem: making translation feel effortless and trustworthy for anyone who needs to communicate across languages — whether they're translating a sentence, a document, or their daily work. We expect you to:

• Become an expert on who our users are and what each user group needs, from casual translators to professionals who rely on DeepL every day
• Conduct generative and evaluative user research to define problems and validate solutions
• Gather and evaluate requirements with cross-functional team members
• Communicate design concepts early and often, backed by qualitative insights and quantitative data
• Deliver vibe coded prototypes, final design specifications in Figma and make small code changes in production
• Share the responsibility to maintain and expand the design system

Qualities we look for

• You have 4+ years of experience in product teams providing design solutions for web applications
• You have a strong understanding of user-centered design processes
• You have experience designing for B2B audiences but have a great eye for design. Experience in B2C design is a bonus point
• You can drive design throughout the whole lifecycle of an idea — discovering problems, defining success, evaluating solutions, and measuring impact
• You understand the power of storytelling and are comfortable in driving stakeholders buy-in
• You can consistently use qualitative and quantitative insights to guide your design process
• You are confident owning and co-owning design artefacts in Figma
• You are as confident in using AI to support your work, especially to create design assets and prototypes, we mostly use Claude Code
• You have experience working on a product at scale with a global presence
• You have strong communication and presentation skills
• You are fluent in English. Any other languages, e.g. German, are an advantage

What we offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.
• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.
• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.
• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.
• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are - we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.