Senior Product Designer
๐ Job Overview
Job Title: Senior Product Designer
Company: Lobster
Location: Tutzing, Bavaria, Germany; Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Job Type: Permanent employee
Category: Product Design / UX/UI Design
Date Posted: July 29, 2026
Experience Level: 7+ years
Remote Status: Hybrid (up to 30 days remote per year from any EU country)
๐ Role Summary
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Lead the design of complex, technical workflows for Lobster's Data Platform, transforming intricate functionalities into intuitive user experiences.
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Drive the evolution and maintenance of a scalable design system for the Data Platform, ensuring consistent application and adoption across product development.
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Own end-to-end user journeys, from initial concept and user research through to high-fidelity prototyping and seamless implementation with engineering teams.
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Foster a collaborative design environment by actively participating in design sprints, providing and receiving feedback, and sharing best practices with fellow designers.
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Proactively identify and champion initiatives that enhance team processes, strengthen the design function, and improve overall product usability for B2B users.
๐ Enhancement Note: This role is critical for shaping the user experience of a complex B2B data integration platform. The emphasis on technical users and a scalable design system indicates a need for a designer who can bridge the gap between sophisticated technology and user accessibility, directly impacting the platform's adoption and efficiency.
๐ Primary Responsibilities
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Spearhead the design process for key user journeys within the Lobster Data Platform, from initial ideation and user research to final implementation, focusing on improving time-to-value for B2B users.
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Develop, maintain, and evangelize a comprehensive design system for the Data Platform, ensuring its consistent integration and long-term scalability across all product touchpoints.
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Translate complex technical concepts and data flows into clear, compelling visual narratives and intuitive user interfaces that articulate the vision of the unified Data Platform.
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Collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering teams to conduct user research, facilitate design sprints, and validate design solutions through high-fidelity prototypes and user testing.
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Actively partner with engineering teams to ensure accurate and efficient implementation of designs, maintaining design integrity and user experience standards.
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Engage in peer-to-peer design reviews, providing constructive feedback and actively seeking best practices to elevate the quality of design work across the team.
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Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, team enablement, and strategic design initiatives that contribute to the overall success of the product and the design team.
๐ Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a blend of strategic ownership (design system, user journey ownership) and tactical execution (prototyping, engineering collaboration). The focus on "improving time to value for B2B users" and designing for "highly technical product" underscores the need for a designer adept at complex problem-solving within a specific industry context.
๐ Skills & Qualifications
Education: While no specific degree is listed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field is often
Application Requirements
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in product design with high proficiency in Figma and design thinking. You must be able to empathize with technical users and have a track record of driving initiatives that strengthen the team.