Product Designer
ProductCologne, BerlinFull-time
About the role
At Kotao, design is not decoration — it is how we make complex business tools feel simple and intuitive. We are looking for a Product Designer who can take the complexity of payments, operations, and cloud management and turn it into experiences that business owners love to use.
What you will do
- Design end-to-end user experiences for our web, desktop, and mobile applications
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
- Conduct user research and usability testing with real business owners
- Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure design intent is preserved in code
- Contribute to and evolve our design system and component library
What we are looking for
- 4+ years of product design experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating complex B2B or SaaS product design
- Proficiency in Figma
- Experience with design systems and component-based design
- Ability to balance user needs with business objectives
- Strong communication skills in English
Nice to have
- Experience designing for hospitality, retail, or fintech
- Knowledge of frontend development (HTML, CSS, React)
- Experience with accessibility-first design practices
- Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui component patterns
- Experience working in early-stage startups
Apply for this position
Fill out the form below and attach your resume. We review every application and will get back to you within two weeks.