Quick Summary
About Calmar
Calmar, developed by Gateway Ventures, a leading European Startup Investor Network, is a premier platform for startup financing across Europe. It has facilitated over 300 funding rounds, closing more than €32 million. Over 50 investor networks utilize Calmar under their own brands to organize rounds, pool investments, and manage holdings, connecting over 7,000 investors and founders.
Join us in building Europe's largest startup financing platform.
Your Role
This role is split between product design and frontend engineering. As our sole designer and a key member of the frontend team, you will define the look, feel, and usability of calmar.vc, guiding features from initial concept to live deployment. You will collaborate closely with our Head of Product & Technology and our Lead Engineer, who will provide architecture and code review support. Our technology stack includes Vue.js, Nuxt 3, PHP/Laravel, and AWS, with AI tools integrated into our daily workflow.
What You Will Do
- Engage with users and analyze the existing platform's experience to identify areas for improvement.
- Redesign critical user journeys, from onboarding to investment, including regulated flows.
- Create clear, polished interfaces that simplify complex financial processes.
- Build these interfaces using Vue.js and Nuxt 3.
- Own and evolve our design system and component library, ensuring consistent, accessible components and clear interface copy.
- Ensure the platform's optimal appearance and functionality for every partner network using it under their brand.
- Utilize AI tools for faster prototyping and development, maintaining high quality.
- Review the user experience pre-release and address usability issues post-launch.
What You Bring
- At least 2 years of experience in product or UX design, with a strong focus on interaction and visual design.
- A portfolio showcasing frontend work you designed and built, currently running in production.
- Solid proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and a component-based framework like Vue.js or React.
- Experience with design systems and tools such as Figma.
- Practical experience conducting user interviews and usability testing.
- Fluent English communication skills.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience with Vue.js and Nuxt.
- Experience with theming or multi-brand design systems.
- German language proficiency, as many of our customers are German-speaking.
What We Offer
- Full ownership of the user experience, from research to production code.
- Direct customer access and close collaboration within a small, experienced team.
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid setup, combining home office with our Vienna office in the 1st district.
- New hardware and modern, AI-assisted tooling.
- A friendly startup culture, regular events, and a supportive team.
- Access to a broad ecosystem of investors, angel networks, and founders across Europe.
- Option to join our VSOP after the probation period.
The minimum annual gross salary for this full-time position is €55,000. A higher salary may be offered based on qualifications and experience.