Founding Designer
Freqens
Design
Remote
Posted on Nov 20, 2024
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Founding Designer
Job Posted
November 19, 2024 9:50 AM
Team
Tech
Contract
Full Time
Location
Remote
Paris
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Location
📡 Remote (UTC +- 3)
🗼 Paris
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Salary
60 - 70k€ / year + BSPCE
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XP
Intermediate to senior (2 - 5y+)
At Freqens, our mission is to bring greater transparency to B2B purchasing. We empower professional buyers to identify optimal prices for goods and services through our benchmarking technology, ensuring they always buy under the best conditions.
After launching our first version, we’re looking to bring design in-house and are seeking our first designer to help us develop our product and refine our brand.
Context
Product
Our web application has a focused feature set that allows clients to access their benchmarks on a per-vendor or per-subscription basis, while also managing their subscriptions to keep track of upcoming negotiations.
Although benchmarking is inherently technical and data-intensive, our goal is to create an intuitive product that can be easily used by individuals who are not analytics-savvy. We recognise the challenge of balancing the complexity of our benchmark engine with the need to communicate intricate concepts simply, that’s why we are seeking someone who can grasp this complexity and translate it into an accessible product.
Our first version is built on the Radix Themes design system, which we plan to continue using for the foreseeable future. However, we are eager to make adaptations to ensure it feels less generic and more uniquely ours. Here are some screenshots so you can get a better sense of our app’s interface, as well as how it aligns with our design vision.
Product screenshots
Brand
Just as we aim to create a product that simplifies complexity, we wanted to design a brand and website that stands apart from typical SaaS financial tools. Our goal was to convey a sense of transparency, clarity, and a burden-free experience. We chose nature-inspired illustrations, with the lighthouse symbolising our commitment to guiding companies in navigating their pricing negotiations. We incorporated a more technical touch in our typography to remind our prospects and users that we are, indeed, a SaaS tool.
Our brand is currently a minimum viable version, leaving room for improvements. While it’s not our primary focus at the moment, we are excited about the possibilities for its growth and evolution. We’ll be happy to explore ways to make it more engaging and reflective of our values as we continue to develop our product and learn about our clients and prospects.
Brand screenshots
Job Scope
As a Founding Designer at Freqens, you will play a crucial role in shaping our product offering and establishing our design culture. You will work closely with the founders and engineers to craft an exceptional user experience and refine our brand identity. This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage startup and have a direct impact on how companies approach B2B purchasing.
Key responsibilities will include:
Product design • Take full ownership of the product design lifecycle, from research and wireframing to high-fidelity designs and prototyping. Collaborate with the team to ensure our product remains intuitive and accessible, even as it evolves
Design System • Customize and expand our Radix-based design system
User Experience • Conduct user interviews to deeply understand the needs and behaviors of our users. Use insights to inform design decisions and improve workflows
Visual Identity • Evolve our brand’s visual identity across digital touchpoints, ensuring it reflects our values of transparency and clarity
Collaboration • Work closely with developers to ensure designs are properly implemented. Advocate for design excellence within the team and foster a culture of user-centered thinking
Profile
We’re looking for a designer who thrives in a startup environment and is excited about shaping the future of B2B purchasing. You should be a self-starter who can wear many hats and is comfortable navigating ambiguity to create impactful design solutions. The ideal candidate will have:
3-5+ years of experience in product design, preferably in a SaaS environment or similar. Startup experience is a plus
High proficiency in Figma, knows how to organise your files, use components, variables, and auto-layout
A strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design work, from discovery to delivery
Designed and maintained one or several design systems
Strong ability to develop and refine visual identities, ensuring cohesive branding across products and marketing collaterals
Comfortable in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift and shortcuts be taken
Excellent communicator with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly and advocate for the user
A passion for simplifying complex ideas and making products accessible to non-expert users
Perks
Competitive salary and BSPCE (French stock options)
50% coverage of meal vouchers
50% coverage of health insurance
Bright, pleasant workspace in central Paris—a Morning™ office in the 8th arrondissement—with access to other spaces across the city
Process
Our hiring process is designed to be thorough yet efficient, ensuring we find the right fit for our team. It typically consists of the following steps:
Initial screening call with our CTPO to discuss your background and interest in the role
Portfolio review and take-home design exercice
Interview with each member of the founding team to assess cultural fit and long-term potential
Reference check with previous employers or colleagues
Apply
Please send your resume and any relevant work samples to talent@freqens.com. We look forward to hearing from you!