Mercura

Product Designer (part-time)

Remote Full-time

About the role

We’re hiring our first Product Designer (part-time) to shape the look, feel, and usability of our product. You’ll work closely with our CPO and engineers to design clean, intuitive interfaces for non-technical users that make complex B2B workflows effortless and AI-first. In this role, you will own the entire design process end-to-end , speaking directly to customers and making core product and UX decisions.

Commitment: part-time (approx. 15–25 hrs/week), in-person in Munich (hybrid possible). Option to increase scope over time.

What you will be working on

  • Work closely with our customers, understand their problems, lead user research projects and own the design process end-to-end

  • Build prototypes and test product hypothesis with customers

  • Create intuitive, AI-first interfaces that make complex B2B workflows effortless

  • Work closely with our engineering team to implement new features

  • Contribute to brand & marketing when needed (website, visuals, presentations)

What we’re looking for

  • You have proven experience as a product designer with a strong portfolio in complex B2B SaaS workflows

  • You love speaking to customers directly to identify pain points and problems

  • You are highly proficient in Figma and feel comfortable with Lovable, Cursor etc to build prototypes

  • You are comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment and want to build something from the ground up

  • Ideally, you feel comfortable shipping frontend changes (React/Tailwind) to production

  • Ideally, you are in Munich or willing to relocate

  • Ideally, you are open to the possibility of transitioning into a full-time role in the future

  • Fluent in German and English (our users are mostly German-speaking only)

What we offer

  • Guaranteed career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing team

  • An ambitious team that feels like family and sees their work as more than just a job

  • Real shares in our company with the most favorable tax treatment - no VSOP/ESOP (full-time positions only)

  • Free team dinner (up to 4x/week)

  • UrbanSportsClub membership - join our team workouts 3x/week

  • Easy relocation to Munich — our office is located in the Werk1 Startup Incubator, where you can rent a 1-bedroom apartment right next to the office for just €750/month

  • Access to any AI or productivity tools you need

The target total compensation (cash+bonus+equity) for this position is €70,000-€100,000 annually (full-time, pro rata for part-time). Actual offers and compensation are based on specific job duties, experience, performance, total rewards structure, and other considerations.

About the interview

Step 1: Intro call

Casual intro meeting with one of the founders to get to know each other and introduce Mercura.

Step 2: Practical exercise & role play

Two practical exercises to showcase your skills, followed by calls to walk us through your approach, insights, and solution for the exercise.

Step 3: Personal fit Interview

Meet another co-founder member to get a feel for our culture and working style.

Step 4: On-Site

Work alongside the entire team for a day on-site from our Munich office to fully immerse yourself in our culture and collaboration style. This on-site will be paid.

Step 5: Offer & Reference Checks

If we see a great fit, you will get an offer, including a competitive compensation package with equity participation. At the same time, we’ll ask you to provide 2–3 references so we can gather additional insights into your strengths and working style.

_ You know someone great? _ _ Introduce them to us _ _ and get up to €10,000 in referral bonuses if we hire them! _

  • For Full-Stack/AI Engineers: €10,000 bonus

  • For BDRs/AEs: €5,000 bonus

  • For internships/part-time roles: €500 bonus

  • Any other role: €1,000 bonus

🚀 Y Combinator Company Info

Y Combinator Batch: W25
Team Size: 14 employees
Industry: B2B Software and Services -> Sales
Company Description: AI Quote and Order Automation for Distributors & Manufacturers

💰 Compensation

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000

📋 Job Details

Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: 3+ years
Design Type: Web design