Bending Spoons

ux/ui designer for digital businesses

In short

This UX/UI designer role at Bending Spoons (which acquires and develops digital businesses like WeTransfer) covers shaping UI/UX from concept to delivery, using AI tools and Cursor/Claude Code for prototyping, and working closely with product managers and engineers through release. It demands strong first-principles problem solving, ownership, English proficiency, and comfort with a demanding selection process including lengthy tests. The role is based in Milan initially, with later work possible from Milan, London, Madrid, Warsaw or remotely from eligible countries.

About
WeTransfer helps millions of users share ideas and collaborate seamlessly. Bending Spoons acquires digital businesses with untapped potential and develops them using its expertise, technologies, data, brand, talent, and company culture, integrating AI into its operations.
Responsibilities
•Shape intuitive, effective, and delightful UI and UX experiences, from early concepts to polished delivery
•Use AI tools to clarify intent, draft short specifications, and identify risks, edge cases, and initial approaches before using design tools
•Use Cursor and Claude Code to create interactive prototypes and production-ready frontend code, choosing between code and Figma as appropriate
•Collaborate with product managers and engineers from the start, define UX requirements early, and stay involved through QA and release
•Talk directly with customers, run quick tests, use findings to adjust direction, and track funnels, retention, and adoption to assess design effectiveness
•Identify high-leverage product improvements in the backlog, align stakeholders around them, and deliver them quickly
Requirements
•Solve complex problems using first-principles reasoning, structure ideas clearly, resist bias, and attend to important details
•Show ambition, initiative, effort, and tenacity; take responsibility for work and maintain a high standard
•Support the best ideas, help the team, and be reliable, honest, and transparent
•Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
Conditions
•Location: Warsaw
•Annual salary of £85,797 in London and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe for individuals with limited experience
•For candidates assessed as having considerable relevant experience, salary tends to be between £112,189 and £250,512 in London, and €107,837 and €188,848 elsewhere in Europe
•Compensation varies by location and expected impact, and grows with experience and contributions; exceptional capability may be compensated beyond the usual ranges
•Access to company equity at a discounted price with a permanent contract
•A 50% tax cut may apply when relocating to Italy
•Flexible hours, unlimited learning and training support, top-of-the-market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat
•Permanent or fixed-term contract; full-time
•Locations include Milan, London, Madrid, Warsaw, or fully remote from eligible countries
•During the first few months, most days are expected to be spent in the Milan office, regardless of long-term work location; travel and accommodation assistance is provided
•Afterwards, work from an office or remotely from approved countries, as agreed at the offer stage
•The role requires significant commitment
•Applicants who previously applied without receiving an offer are recommended to wait at least one year before reapplying
•The selection process includes one or more challenging tests that may involve unfamiliar problems and take several hours
•Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities

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