Senior UX Designer

About Catawiki

Catawiki was founded in 2008. It was originally designed as a website where collectors could manage and keep track of their collections online. Visitors can still add new items to the existing catalogue of collectibles. Unsurprisingly, the name Catawiki is a combination of the words ‘catalogue’ and ‘wiki’. In 2011, Catawiki began hosting weekly auctions in various categories, including art, antiques, classic cars, watches, jewellery, fashion, books, and stamps.

Position

At Catawiki, we know our customer's experience is built by the entire journey; from initial brand perception all the way through to selling & buying, paying & shipping, and service & support. As a Senior UX Designer, you will work on delighting our users and making this experience as unique and memorable as the objects themselves.

In this role, you’ll work on one of the key elements of our value proposition, such as ‘delightful discovery’, ‘curation by in-house experts’, or ‘smooth and easy shipping’, to name just a few. You’ll be working in an ambitious, forward-thinking company where you'll work closely together with the other UX Designers and Writers, Product Managers, Developers, and Data Scientists,

You’ll be comfortable taking ownership of big design challenges, going through the full double diamond, as an Engineering, Product, Design & Data (EPD) team. You’ll champion the needs of our users, and connect these with business and technology in order to deliver validated, viable designs that solve real user needs.

What you'll do

• Drive research efforts to identify user needs, help uncover the key opportunities and align these with business goals
• Transform ideas for innovation and improvements based on user research, data analysis, and competitive reviews into viable and creative solutions
• Work hands-on to create design deliverables such as user journeys and service blueprints, interaction models, design system elements, and prototypes that demonstrate desired outcomes
• Align with multiple stakeholders, incorporating feedback early and often and encouraging a user-centred focus
• Collaborate closely with the UX team to review designs & copy proposals,  contributing to a consistent and coherent platform
• Facilitate and/or participate in concept workshops, topic presentations, design sprints and other creative sessions

Your qualification

• A strong conceptual thinker, passionate about always putting user needs first
• 5-7 years of relevant working experience
• An outstanding portfolio demonstrating a variety of high-quality work
• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in product design, industrial design, interaction design, or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of the user-centred design process and research method
• Fluent in design tools (e.g. Figma), bonus points for fluency in prototyping tools
• Familiarity with design sprints, scrum/agile and Lean UX is a plus

What we offer

• Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
• Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
• A Culture of Connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team. 
• Celebrate Life’s Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us, you’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher, and on each birthday, you'll get a €50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house.

Additional details

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This means we typically ask you to be in the office 2 out of 5 days, roughly 40% of your working time, to collaborate and connect with your colleagues. Of course, if the job description specifies that the role is 100% remote—such as for certain expert or sales positions—then that arrangement will apply.