Junior UX/UI designer
Meetup · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- On site
- Full-time
- €66,065 / year
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job highlights
- Design intuitive and delightful user experiences.
- Leverage AI for rapid prototyping and code generation.
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams.
- Drive product improvements based on data analysis.
- Grow your career in a high-impact environment.
About the role
About Meetup and Bending Spoons
Meetup is a platform for community building, connecting millions with events and shared interests. Now part of Bending Spoons, a portfolio of innovative digital businesses, you may work on Meetup or other leading products. You will join a high-performing, collaborative team focused on innovation and operational excellence. Bending Spoons aims to be an all-time great company, serving many customers, fostering team member growth, operating effectively, creating exceptional shareholder value, and upholding high ethical standards. We acquire and operate digital businesses for the long term, making deep transformations to enhance innovation, customer benefit, and business performance. We have minimal hierarchy and small, talent-dense teams, operating with startup agility. AI is deeply integrated into our workflow to enhance human judgment and machine intelligence. For talented, driven individuals, Bending Spoons offers unparalleled learning, impact, and career progression.Responsibilities
- Shape high-leverage product experiences and design exceptional UI/UX.
- Utilize AI agents to create prototypes, integrate design systems, and generate frontend code.
- Rapidly prototype to validate interactions and accelerate development.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers from concept to release.
- Measure and improve product performance using qualitative and quantitative data.
- Identify high-leverage product improvements to unlock business value.
What We Look For
- Reasoning Ability: Solve complex problems with first-principles thinking, structured ideas, and attention to detail.
- Drive: Exhibit extreme ambition, initiative, effort, tenacity, and a deep sense of responsibility.
- Team Spirit: Be generous, supportive of the best ideas, willing to help, reliable, honest, and transparent.
- English Proficiency: Read, write, and speak English fluently.
What We Offer
- Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams focused on results.
- Exceptional opportunities for growth, with opportunities for rapid career progression.
- Competitive pay, including potential access to equity and a 50% tax cut in Italy for eligible employees.
- Comprehensive benefits: flexible hours, remote working, unlimited learning and training, top-tier health insurance, relocation assistance, generous parental support, and an annual retreat.
Commitment & Contract
Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time.
Location
Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland), or remote in selected countries.
The Selection Process
We prioritize verifiable signals of excellence. If you believe you can excel, don't self-reject due to perceived lack of experience. Our challenging tests may take several hours. We maintain high standards and only extend offers to the right candidates. Jobs may remain open or be reposted. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.
Before You Apply
If you've applied before without an offer, wait at least one year. Bending Spoons is demanding, requiring significant commitment for extraordinary growth. We recommend starting in our Milan office for the first few months, regardless of long-term work location, to quickly absorb company culture and build team trust. Relocation support is provided. After this initial period, you can work from Milan, London, or remotely from approved countries.
Key skills/competency
- UX/UI Design
- Prototyping
- Product Experience
- Design Systems
- Frontend Code Generation
- AI Integration
- User Research
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- UX/UI Designer
- Product Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
- Prototyping
- Design Systems
- AI in Design
- Frontend Development
- Product Development
- Collaboration
- Milan
- London
- Remote
- Bending Spoons
- Meetup
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight UX/UI design skills, AI tool experience, and collaboration examples.
- Showcase your portfolio: Demonstrate your design process and impact with case studies relevant to Meetup's products.
- Prepare for tests: Expect challenging technical assessments that require deep problem-solving.
- Emphasize key traits: Articulate your reasoning ability, drive, and team spirit during interviews.
- Network strategically: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn to understand company culture and gain insights.
Technical preparation
Master Figma or Sketch for design and prototyping.,Familiarize with AI design tools and workflows.,Practice generating basic frontend code (HTML/CSS).,Understand design system principles and application.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex problem you solved.,How do you handle ambitious project goals?,Share an example of supporting a teammate.,How do you ensure transparency in your work?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical salary for a Junior UX/UI Designer at Meetup/Bending Spoons?
- For a Junior UX/UI Designer role, Bending Spoons typically offers an annual salary of approximately €66,065 in Europe. Compensation varies by location and is designed to grow rapidly with experience and contributions. For exceptional candidates, compensation may exceed standard ranges.
- Can I work remotely as a Junior UX/UI Designer for Meetup?
- Yes, remote work is an option for a Junior UX/UI Designer at Meetup, specifically in selected countries. However, Bending Spoons recommends an initial few months working from their Milan office to quickly integrate into the company culture and team.
- What kind of AI tools does Bending Spoons use in their design process?
- Bending Spoons deeply integrates AI into their design workflow. They utilize AI agents to transform initial ideas into interactive prototypes, integrate them with design systems, iterate based on natural language feedback, and generate production-ready frontend code.
- What is the interview process like for a Junior UX/UI Designer at Meetup?
- The selection process at Meetup prioritizes verifiable signals of excellence. After an initial screening, candidates typically undergo challenging tests that may involve unfamiliar problems and take several hours. Offers are extended only after confirming the right candidate has been found.
- How much experience is required for the Junior UX/UI Designer role?
- While this is a Junior UX/UI Designer role, Bending Spoons encourages individuals who believe they can excel over time to apply, even if they feel they lack experience or have an 'imperfect' CV. They value potential and the ability to grow.
- What makes working at Bending Spoons unique for a UX/UI designer?
- As a UX/UI designer at Bending Spoons, you'll shape high-leverage product experiences, design exceptional UI/UX using advanced tools and AI, and co-create with PMs and engineers from day one. You'll also have opportunities for rapid career growth in a demanding, high-performing environment.
- What are the benefits of working for Bending Spoons as a designer?
- Bending Spoons offers benefits such as incredibly talented teams, exceptional growth opportunities, competitive pay with equity, flexible hours, remote working options, unlimited learning and training, top-tier health insurance, relocation support, generous parental leave, and annual retreats.