Product Design Manager (f/m/d)

Über diese Stelle

bunch https://www.bunch.capital/ is building the backbone of private markets. We are enabling next-gen fund operations with one integrated system that combines secure data infrastructure, AI-powered workflows and expert fund services. If you value ownership, growth through real responsibility, and working with a thoughtful, ambitious team, this role might be for you.

YOUR ROLE

- You will lead design initiatives across multiple product squads, working closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to drive strategic design decisions that balance business needs with intuitive interactions.

- You will build and nurture a high-performing design team, establishing design culture, processes, and standards that enable the team to scale effectively.

- Your leadership will directly impact how investors engage with our platform, ensuring simplicity, clarity, and efficiency across all touch points.

TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

- Team Leadership & Development

- Lead & Mentor: You will be the functional leader of a team of 3 product designers, providing mentorship, regular feedback, in collaboration with the VP Product.

- Hiring & Team Building: Participate in future recruiting efforts to grow the design team and establish a strong design culture.

- Design Critiques & Reviews: Facilitate design critiques, set quality standards, and provide constructive feedback to elevate team output.

- Resource Allocation: Assign projects strategically based on designer strengths, development goals, and business priorities.

- Performance Management: Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and ensure team members are supported and challenged.

- Design Strategy & Operations

- Design Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate the design vision and strategy in alignment with product and business goals.

- Design System Ownership: Oversee the development and governance of design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across the platform.

- Process & Workflow Definition: Establish repeatable, efficient design workflows for wireframing, prototyping, handoffs, and user testing.

- Design Handoff Standards: Define structured processes for design-to-development handoffs, ensuring clearly defined assets, specs, and interactions.

- Automation & Tooling: Identify and implement automation solutions (e.g., Figma plugins, design token automation) to improve team efficiency.

- Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain design pattern libraries, usability guidelines, and best practices to ensure knowledge-sharing.

- Hands-On Design Leadership

- End-to-End Product Design: Lead complex, high-impact design initiatives from ideation to execution, setting the example for design excellence.

- User Research & Testing: Champion user research practices, conduct studies, and synthesize insights to inform design strategy.

- Wireframing & Prototyping: Create and guide the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts effectively.

- Data-Driven Design: Leverage user data, behavioral insights, and analytics to inform design decisions and measure impact.

- Accessibility & Usability: Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and create inclusive experiences for all users.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Stakeholder Management: Partner with VP Product, product managers, and engineering to align design solutions with business objectives.

- Design Advocacy: Champion user-centered design across the organization and educate stakeholders on design thinking and methodology.

- Technical Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and maintain quality through implementation.

ABOUT YOU

- Leadership & Experience

- Experience: 8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2+ years in a lead or management role overseeing designers.

- Team Leadership: Proven track record of building, mentoring, and growing design teams in fast-paced environments.

- Design Management: Experience establishing design processes, systems, and culture that enable teams to scale.

- Design Excellence

- Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, user-centered design work, and ability to simplify complex workflows.

- Industry Experience: Preferably in fintech, B2B SaaS, or other complex product environments.

- Design Systems: Deep expertise in creating and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries.

- Technical & Collaborative Skills

- Tools: Expert proficiency in Figma, with knowledge of design operations tools and automation.

- User Research: Strong experience conducting and leading user research and usability testing initiatives.

- Technical Understanding: Solid grasp of front-end development principles to effectively collaborate with engineers.

- Agile Methodologies: Deep familiarity with agile and iterative product development cycles.

- Communication & Leadership

- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present design strategies and articulate complex design rationale to diverse audiences.

- Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance tactical execution with strategic, long-term design thinking.

- Ownership Mentality: Proactive leader who takes initiative, drives results, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Empathy & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.

WORKPLACE AND BENEFITS

- Take part in a network of people passionate about investment and work closely with the most interesting players in the private market.

- Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivalled energy, and team spirit within a…