Head of Design (f/m/x)
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Company Description
Autohero is Europe’s largest independent used car dealer, revolutionizing the way customers find and buy cars. As part of the AUTO1 Group, we are disrupting one of the largest industries still dominated by traditional players. With our unique online and offline presence, we offer customers a seamless, transparent, and hassle-free car-buying experience.
Our pioneering team of marketing experts uses data-driven insights to run efficient performance marketing campaigns and improve the customer journey. We operate all acquisition marketing and conversion optimization activities fully in-house, giving you the best environment to learn and grow.
We are now looking for a Head of Design (f/m/x) to lead and scale a multidisciplinary design team across UX/UI and Graphic/Brand Design. In this high-impact role, you will define our creative and user experience vision, ensure outstanding design quality across all brands and channels, and contribute directly to business growth through improved customer experiences and brand impact.
Join us and let’s conquer the automotive market together!
Your new Role
- Lead and grow a high-performing team covering UX/UI and Graphic/Brand Design for all AUTO1 Group brands
- Own and evolve the design vision and system, ensuring consistency, usability, and scalability across platforms, channels, and customer touchpoints
- Collaborate closely with our Conversion Optimization, CRM, and Frontend Development teams to design and optimize A/B tests, improve funnels, and maximize customer satisfaction
- Partner with business and product stakeholders to deliver high-quality visuals and campaigns across paid media, social, internal tools, and corporate platforms
- Drive a user- and brand-centric design culture through research, testing, feedback loops, and rapid iteration
- Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into intuitive, high-converting design and creative solutions
- Foster innovation by introducing AI-assisted design tools and workflows to increase efficiency and personalization at scale
Your Skills
- 5+ years of experience in UX/UI or visual design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Head, Director, or Lead level)
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional design teams across product and creative/brand workstreams
- Strong portfolio showcasing both UX/UI design and visual/brand campaigns with measurable business impact
- Deep understanding of user behavior, conversion optimization, and creative execution in performance-driven environments
- Mastery of design tools like Figma, and experience building scalable design systems
- Familiarity with frontend development processes and close collaboration with engineers and QA
- Experience working in fast-paced, KPI-driven environments with multiple stakeholders and brand touchpoints
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English
- Bonus: Familiarity with AI-powered design tools and automated personalization technologies
Our Offer
- Once a unicorn, now a listed public company, be part of our success story!
- We invest in your personal and professional growth with a dedicated education budget for online courses, conferences and trainings
- More than 90 different nationalities make up for a truly international and diverse working environment
- We offer discounts on well-known brands like Flaconi, Bosch, Apple and Sky, as well as special offers on used cars for you, your family and your friends
- Your work-life balance and working from home are part of our culture, so we offer you working from home options, flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation
- Stay Mindful! We believe that mental well-being is crucial for your personal and professional success. Release tension with free access to Headspace!
Contact
Joanna Sinicka
At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor
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