Getsafe is a digital insurance company that creates a better insurance experience for everyone. Powered by its unique technological platform, Getsafe makes insurance simple, fair and accessible. As Getsafe replaces complexity and manual paperwork with smart bots and automation, customers can file claims or change their coverage in real time with just a few clicks.

Since launching in Germany in 2018, Getsafe has become one of the best-rated insurtechs in Europe, serving over 500,000 customers. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, with an additional office in Berlin, the company employs more than 250 people. In 2021, Getsafe received its insurance licence from Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin. With €120 million raised to date, it is one of Europe’s top 10 funded insurtechs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We’re looking for an experienced Product Design Lead who can think strategically in order to set up the Product Design team at Getsafe for future success, and who can also bring the practical delivery know-how to steer cross-functional teams towards elegant solutions that truly and intuitively serve our customers’ needs.

YOUR MISSION:

As a Product Design Lead at Getsafe, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the long-term customer experience within our products. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and leveraging your expertise in design, you will drive the development of engaging insurance experiences that resonate with our customers.

Simultaneously, you will continue the process of building a best-in-class Product Design team that is setting its own benchmark for design excellence.

In summary, you will take care of the following:

• Guiding multiple dynamic, strategic projects, collaborating closely with the team throughout all phases of product development—from initial evaluation of requirements to roadmap creation, design execution, and deployment.
• Mentoring and guiding fellow product designers to unlock the full potential of our design team, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Playing an active role in crafting seamless end-to-end user experiences, simplifying intricate technical aspects for user comprehension.
• Establishing and cultivating a robust design process within the team, which includes maintaining a comprehensive design system and actively contributing to product strategy.
• Being a vocal advocate for users and championing human-centric design principles in cross-functional meetings, ensuring user needs remain at the forefront of decision-making.
• Utilising insights gleaned from user interviews, usability tests, and other research methodologies to inform and drive data-informed design choices.

ABOUT YOU:

• You bring significant experience as a part of a high-quality Product Design team, including at least an initial experience leading a Product Design team
• You have experience working in a customer-first B2C environment
• You bring a proven track record of delivering products from concept to launch, and beyond
• You understand the steps required to unlock the potential in a small, talented team, putting the building blocks in place to help that team scale and remain best-in-class

ABOUT US:

Customer Empathy 🤝
Aligning our vision with every interaction, we simplify insurance, maintain transparency, and build togetherness and trust with our customers.

Absolute Ownership🔛
Pursuing excellence relentlessly, taking full ownership, and ensuring everyone knows their role to contribute to our mission.

Day One Mindset 🌱
Constantly optimising, thinking ahead, and inspiring greatness to build a scalable and impactful future, we strive to continually act as pacemakers.

Driver Team 🏎️
United by respect and an inspiring mission, we communicate effectively, collaborate positively, and drive success as equals.

Perks & Benefits:

• Remote, hybrid or office? The decision is yours! Work where and how you want in Germany. Our modern offices are centrally located in Berlin or Heidelberg.
• Escape the ordinary with a Workation, granting you the freedom to work remotely for up to an incredible 90 days in any EU destination of your choosing.
• Invest in your future success through our coveted Employee Stock Ownership Program (VSOPs), where you can claim your stake in the company and become a true partner in our shared journey of growth and innovation
• Grow with us and use your personal Getsafe budget of 1.000 € for personal and professional development
• Experience our own product offering with a Getsafe insurance voucher to safeguard what matters most to you
• Set yourself up for success by selecting your preferred hardware from our offerings of Apple or Microsoft.
• Join us in the spirit of celebration as we regularly come together for exciting team events, including summer and Christmas parties, hackathon, etc.

Getsafe is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.