Product Designer

2 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada AKUR8 Full time

About Us

Akur8 is a dynamic and innovative Insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance pricing with transparent AI.

Our skilled R&D team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and Actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing process in an unprecedented way.

Our solution is a SaaS platform that allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods, constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.

Akur8 has already been recognized as:

  • A Top 50 World Insurtech Company by CB Insights
  • A Top 100 AIFinTech list by Insurtech Global
  • A Top 100 AIFinTech list by Fintech Global
  • The 24th best Insurtech Company in the World by Sønr
  • The 3rd best overall (worldwide) in the CodinGame Software Engineering Fall Challenge

With 31 nationalities within our team, and offices in Montreal, Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Cologne, Akur8's solution is international by design. We service more than 130 clients across 4 continents and target all non-life insurance carriers, focusing on more mature markets for faster expansion.

Our Mission

We're seeking a talented Product Designer to join our team in Montreal. Your role will involve shaping, developing, and bringing to life all user-facing elements of Akur8 products.

In this role, you'll serve as a strategic partner to both Engineering and Product Management, focusing on a dedicated product domain. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our design solutions align with industry standards and best practices.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality design outcomes, both in terms of supporting the design team and advocating for design excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate high skills in Design craft, encompassing UX/UI design, user research, and design ops.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to create effective solutions for design problems.
  • Inform your designs with both qualitative and data-driven insights on user needs and pain points.
  • Uphold a high-quality bar for design deliverables, ensuring they meet user needs and align with business objectives with oversight from relevant stakeholders.
  • Participate in design critiques and collaborate closely with Design team members to deliver high-quality design solutions.
  • Contribute to the evolution of our design system, ensuring it adheres to industry best practices while embodying our brand's distinct identity.
  • Communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and advocate for the value of design within the organization.
  • Be an integral member of a team of Designers driven by a passion for learning and growth.
  • Be autonomous and responsible for your time and deliverables.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in Product Design
  • Proven B2B/SaaS Product Design experience
  • Take a strategic view to everything you do - your work stands the test of time
  • Understanding of UX/UI design principles, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design work
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex design challenges
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in iterative design cycles
  • Aptitude for addressing intricate design challenges and steering the development of innovative solutions
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with a demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders effectively and influence decision-making processes
  • Experience creating, using, and maintaining design systems
  • Experience in redesigning products as part of a migration/transition
  • Passionate about craftsmanship and the impact of design
  • Based in Montreal or willing to relocate
  • Fluent level of spoken English

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus
  • Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Commuter benefit
  • Gym membership via ClassPass
  • IT equipment allowance

Additional Benefits

  • Onboarding at our Paris HQ
  • Professional development & trainings
  • Team fun: regular company gatherings and team events
  • Fun goodies

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