Stora is a self storage software platform at the forefront of a technology-led revolution in the industry. We empower self-storage operators to seamlessly manage their businesses, automate processes, and drive revenue growth. In just over 3 years, we’ve helped over 250 operators process tens-of-millions in automated payments. Known as innovators in our space, we’re a fast-growing team focused on making self storage better for everyone.
As our Product Designer, you’ll play a critical role in translating customer needs into innovative, user-centric experiences. From concept to prototype, you’ll lead the design of new features, and components that meet real-world needs and elevate the user experience in our fast-paced startup environment.
Full-cycle design ownership: Lead projects from problem definition through to concept testing, covering user flows, wireframes, hi-fidelity designs, and interactive prototypes.
Collaborative development: Work closely with engineering, marketing, and cross-functional teams to understand business goals, support product development, and ensure designs meet customer needs.
Systematic design: Apply systems thinking to design scalable solutions, as we plan for continuous updates and new products over the coming years.
User-centric approach: Engage directly with customers to validate designs, gathering feedback to refine and improve user experiences.
Design leadership: Set a strong example in the team by actively participating in peer feedback and design reviews, fostering a collaborative and creative culture.
Versatility: Comfortable working across the full design stack, from initial concepts to prototyping and testing, and wearing multiple hats as needed.
Customer focus: A curiosity about how well designs perform in the real world, and an eagerness to speak with customers to inform and improve design decisions.
Systems thinking: The ability to create scalable design solutions, aligning with our ambition to continually release new products and features.
Growth mindset: Strong opinions on design and product development, and openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Prototyping: Proficiency in HTML and CSS for prototyping.
AI curiosity: A genuine interest in exploring AI tools and their potential applications in design to enhance your work.
4+ years as a product designer with a proven record of designing and delivering web or mobile applications. Ideally in a startup or agile environment, where adapting to change is the norm.
Stora offers a collaborative environment where you’ll have room to grow and excel. We value honesty, humility, and responsibility, and encourage everyone to contribute ideas and take ownership of their role. As a part of Stora, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our product and be a key player in a rapidly evolving industry.
4 or 5-day week: Choose between working a 4 (32 hour) or 5 (40 hour) day week.
Competitive salary: £55,000 for 5 days or £44,000 for 4-day week.
Remote work: Fully remote company with a preference for candidates in the UK and Europe.
Office in Belfast: Use of our office for those who live locally.
Health & wellness: Private health insurance for you and your family.
Retirement: Company pension plan.
Leave: 35 or 28 days paid annual leave, depending on your work week.
Professional growth: Share options, Apple Laptop, WFH budget, and opportunities for in-person meetups.
Application: Apply by 30 November 2024.
Notification: You'll hear from us within 2 weeks after the deadline.
Design interview: Remote interviews with our Head of Product, David, lasting 30–60 minutes.
Founder interview: A 30-minute chat with Steven or Gavin.
Paid trial day: We’ll organise around your schedule a day of paid work on an independent project alongside our team. This gives us a chance to get to know each other better and see how we collaborate.
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