Design Lead / Senior Designer

  • Full-time position

  • On-site or remote UTC +2 or UTC +3

  • Application period until 22.4.2024


Interested in creating exceptional user experiences in the saddle of an innovative team?

Biila is a car transportation service operating in Finland and Sweden. The service platform brings together those in need of car transportation and freelance drivers who perform the transfers by driving. Our auto transportation service is primarily used by car dealerships, car rental companies and service centers, for whom Biila moves any car on average within 29 hours. The platform provides access to a network of approximately 1900 active freelance drivers. In 2023, approximately 90,000 cars were transferred through Biila.

Our goal is to become the leading provider of car transportation services in the Nordic countries by 2025. Currently, Biila employs over 30 people in Finland and Sweden. We invest strongly in growth – in the freelance drivers, customer experience, innovation and leveraging new technology. Development and responsibility are seen as crucial parts of success at Biila.

We are now seeking a Senior Designer to lead our design initiatives and drive innovation across our platform within the product development team. If you’re ready to make your mark and lead a team dedicated to crafting exceptional user experiences, we invite you to join us!

Your responsibilities

  • Setting the design vision and UX strategy of Biila

  • Mentoring and coaching the team members on design thinking and problem-solving

  • Maintaining a positive user experience and understanding how this impacts the overall customer experience

  • Setting and documenting cohesive design principles and standards while ensuring the team applies these correctly and delivers their best in alignment with the platform and business goals

  • Implementing and maintaining necessary processes for scaling, maintaining and managing our design system

  • Conducting user research, participating in customer conversations and leading research activities

  • Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data that are important to your product area and objectives

  • Designing flows and experiences that are simple and elegant

  • Leading your own design team and hiring design talents that align with our vision

We expect you to have

  • Fluency in English, as well as either Finnish or Swedish

  • Possibility to work according to the time zones of UTC +2 or UTC +3

  • Equal proficiency in analytics and creativity, with the ability to balance strategic insights with innovative solutions

  • Experience in creating platform-oriented user experiences, collaborating closely with the developers and customers

  • The ability to solve complex design problems and create frameworks from these solutions, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills

  • Strong, confident communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues at all levels

  • Experience of conducting user research, participating in customer conversations and leading research activities

  • Proficiency in running usability & accessibility tests, ensuring that our products are inclusive and user-friendly

  • Expertise in visual design and interaction, with a solid understanding of design principles

  • Experience contributing to and maintaining design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability

  • Skills in rapid prototyping, bringing ideas to life efficiently

  • Proficiency in Figma for designing user interfaces and prototyping, leveraging the latest tools for optimal results

Why join us?

  • Key role in a growing team

  • Working culture reflecting our values: courage, openness, collaboration and good vibes. Work is important, but people are more important!

  • Opportunity for remote work, recognizing the importance of personal interactions

  • Competitive salary and employee benefits, including performance bonuses, meal benefits, occupational health care and leisure accident insurance

How to apply

You are welcome to send your application to the email address below. Please include at least the following in your application:

  • Which position you are applying for
  • A free-form cover letter where you explain why you are applying for this job and why you would be suitable for this job
  • Curriculum Vitae

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible!

CTO

Ismo Karhu