Product Designer (Confirmed/Senior)

Pennylane is building a financial management platform designed to make life easier for small and medium-sized businesses and their accountants. The goal is simple: eliminate time-consuming accounting tasks and provide real-time access to financial insights that help business owners make better decisions.

Today, more than 400,000 SMEs and 4,500 accounting firms in France trust Pennylane. With strong growth, international expansion, and a remote-friendly mindset, the company offers a fast-paced, product-focused environment with real user impact.

The role
As a Product Designer, you’ll work within a cross-functional product team that includes developers and product managers. You’ll take part in the full product design process—from defining problems to delivering tested solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on complex tools, cares deeply about the user experience, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead or contribute to user research and usability testing
• Translate insights and business goals into clear design decisions
• Work closely with engineers and product managers to align on goals and iterate quickly
• Create and maintain high-quality designs that align with the product vision and design system
• Document your work clearly and collaborate throughout the implementation phase
• Actively contribute to the design culture by sharing feedback and mentoring others
• Support hiring efforts and onboarding of new designers as the team grows

What they’re looking for

• Proven experience designing digital B2B products, ideally with complex workflows or data structures
• Strong user research and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working across the full design process—from discovery to delivery
• Ability to work closely with developers and PMs in an agile environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail in both UX and UI
• Experience mentoring junior designers is a plus
• You must be fluent in both French and English and able to conduct user interviews in French

What to expect in your first months

After 1 month:

• You’ll understand the product, the team structure, and the design process
• You’ll be familiar with the tools, documentation, and user types
• You’ll begin collaborating with your squad on ongoing projects

After 3 months:

• You’ll be leading research and design work within your scope
• You’ll deliver prototypes, iterate based on feedback, and ensure consistency with the design system
• You’ll participate in design reviews and team discussions

After 6 months and beyond:

• You’ll mentor junior designers and help recruit new team members
• You’ll contribute to improving team processes and design culture
• You may grow into a lead or management role as the team expands

What the company offers

• Full health coverage in France (Alan Blue)
• Meal credits with Swile
• Option to work from home, the Paris HQ, or any WeWork space in Europe
• Home office setup budget and monthly coworking allowance
• Between 8 to 13 additional paid days off, on top of the standard 25
• Access to wellness activities and fitness memberships through Gymlib
• Language learning resources (Busuu)
• Latest Apple equipment
• Regular social activities, including company retreats and team events

Hiring process

1. Portfolio review
2. Screening call with a recruiter
3. Interview with two designers
4. At-home design exercise and review
5. Final interview with the Head of Design and CPO

Diversity & inclusion
Pennylane is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment. All applicants are considered without regard to background, origin, gender, religion, disability, or orientation.

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