Product Design Manager

Atolls is the world's largest community-driven shopping platform, active in over 20 markets worldwide.

After rebranding from Global Savings Group to Atolls, we've grown from a coupon provider into a global powerhouse , empowering consumers at every step of their shopping journeys. As a trusted destination, we help millions make smarter, more rewarding spending decisions through savings, cashback, deals, product inspiration, and reviews. Our mission is to support consumers from Anywhere to Purchase (A to P) , making shopping simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable.

Our team of over 1,000 colleagues, representing 70 nationalities across 10 countries, works together to build digital products that transform the shopping experience. We foster a culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to grow , lead, and make meaningful contributions. Whether you're shaping products or improving user experiences, you'll be empowered to leave your mark and drive real impact.

Joining Atolls means becoming part of a global team that is constantly evolving and creating platforms relied on by millions of users for confident, seamless shopping experiences.

About this role:

We are currently looking for an Product Design Manager (m/f/d)in Berlin (Hybrid) to work across cross-functional teams, enhancing our cashback experience; white label portals for the largest media publishers in the world (e.g. CNN, LeMonde, Elpais, Business Insider, Focus Online, etc.) and offering Commerce Content solutions such as coupons, deals, shopping recommendations, and reviews. Our ambition is to help consumers to make the best purchase decision.

Our Product Design team is user-centric and discovery-minded, working in an agile and cross-functional environment. Our designers support company OKRs to drive product and tech outcomes by creating foundational design structures.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a team of designers working well together to ensure an effective and efficient way of working. Owns their team's deliverables. Encourages and trains the team to make informed design decisions.
• Master the design process and be adept at communicating and presenting the reasoning behind their design decisions.
• Support product decisions by leveraging qualitative and quantitative research insights, and discovering opportunities to improve our product experience in the user journey.
• Lead multiple projects through analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
• Be challenged daily with large and small design problems, contributing significantly to our platforms' future.
• Work with Product Management, Engineering, and stakeholders to craft an experience vision of building impactful user-centered solutions.
• Define team needs (process, tools, best practices, etc.), recommend improvements, implement changes, and communicate solutions to the team to work smoothly and efficiently.
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, effectively addressing and solving consumer needs and challenges through innovative design.
• Contribute innovative solutions to customer problems across our product suite, always keeping the consumer at the heart of every solution.
• Be hands-on from conception to production, embracing wire-framing, iterating, and testing as fundamental aspects of your design process.
• Help designers craft their career progression and support them in reaching their goals.
• As part of the overall design community at Atolls, you will participate in talent acquisition, either as an active member of hiring teams and/or as a hiring manager for your own unit.

Your Profile:

• +3 years of experience leading a product design team and 7+ years of experience designing digital products.
• You have experience leading a design team that delivers impactful and elegant solutions that are responsive and scalable.
• You are skilled in mentoring and training your team in decision-making at all stages of the product design process.
• You excel in various design aspects, such as information architecture, user research, interaction design, and cross-platform flows. Adept at incorporating feedback and driving improved solutions.
• You have experience leading research by mastering the balance between quantitative and qualitative approaches. You are able to define a solid research plan and support your team with research methodologies.
• You have strong leadership skills to lead your design team and collaborate closely with product and engineering leads, creating a user-centered vision for your product area.
• You master a broad set of design tools to best solve a problem, such as frameworks for any stage of the product design process and prototype tools such as Figma.
• You are familiar with front-end engineering, understand how your prototypes will be built, and factor that into your solutions.
• You are open to constructive feedback as part of the design process and are confident in clearly explaining your team's design decisions.
• You have strong communication skills to negotiate with your peers and stakeholders and articulate design decisions.
• You are enthusiastic about an iterative design process, embracing the build-test-fail approach as a means to achieve excellence and innovation in product design.

Our hiring process :

1. TA Call : Meet one of our Talent Experts and get to know Atolls better.
2. Technical Round : Focus on the technical aspects of the role (Through a Live Case) , and meet your potential manager.
3. Final Round : Meet other Atollians 🏝️
   It varies from 1 to 3 interviews

*Some processes might slightly change according to needs

At Atolls, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. Your unique background and perspectives will contribute to our shared success. If some skills are new to you but you're eager to learn, we'd still love to hear from you!

Our Benefits:

At Atolls, we believe in nurturing both your professional and personal growth. Here's what you can expect:

• A culture that values personal and professional development, with internal mobility opportunities.
• A supportive and open-minded team that embraces diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.
• 32 days of paid vacation plus your birthday off, giving you the time you need to recharge.
• A flexible hybrid working scheme to balance work and life.
• Access to a learning budget and internal training to help you grow in your role.
• Mental health coaching to support your well-being.
• Regular global and local get-togethers to celebrate successes and build connections.
• The possibility of taking a sabbatical after two years with the company.
• A cloud-based company setup, providing flexibility and collaboration opportunities no matter where you are.

*These are global benefits that apply to all employees, with additional local perks based on your location.

Ready to apply?

Be part of a destination where your work helps millions of people make better decisions every day. One focused application is all we need. If you truly fit more than one role, you're welcome to apply to up to three. This helps us match you with the right opportunity faster.

We review every application with equal care and will reach out if your profile aligns. Apply now with your CV in English.
*Portfolios, writing samples, or certifications may be requested based on the role.

Diversity Drives Us

We didn't start out with a diversity strategy, we simply built a team of smart, curious people from all walks of life. Now, we're more intentional about ensuring everyone has the space, respect, and opportunities to thrive.
At Atolls, differences aren't just welcomed, they're needed.

At Atolls, we want to ensure that all employees can thrive in an inclusive environment. Our employment opportunities are open to every gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, ability, place of origin, or socioeconomic status. We remain committed to a culture of diversity, equity and belonging, where all employees are welcomed, respected, connected, and engaged.

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