Product Designer

Who are we?

We’re Kato – a fast-growing PropTech startup with a big mission – to revolutionize commercial property. Backed by top-tier VCs, investors, and industry experts, we’re transforming the way the world thinks about commercial real estate, with our all-in-one platform and deep industry data. We’re just getting started, and we want YOU to help shape our journey. If you’re dynamic, confident, and excited by challenges, this is your chance to be part of something truly game-changing!

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a Product Designer to be a key player in our design team. You’ll work closely with a Product Manager and Tech Lead during the discovery phase to shape solutions and bring them to life through exceptional design execution. As a member of the “holy trinity,” you’ll play an integral part in both the ideation and delivery phases. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who is passionate about creating beautiful, user-centric experiences that align with business objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

🎯 User Journey Mapping & Prototyping:

• Produce user journey maps, user flows, and prototypes to visualise user experiences and interaction patterns.
• Participate in user research interviews to gather insights that will guide design decisions.

🎯 Design System Contribution:

• Contribute to and help maintain our Design System, ensuring it aligns with Kato’s brand guidelines and provides consistency across all platforms.

🎯 UI Consistency & Excellence:

• Uphold a high standard of user experience, ensuring a seamless, intuitive interface across the entire product.
• Help maintain UI consistency and polish throughout the application.

🎯 Visually Stunning UI Creation:

• Create unique, visually stunning UI elements that delight users and enhance usability.

⚡ Acceptance Testing:

• Perform Acceptance Testing for frontend changes to ensure they meet design specifications and maintain quality.

What Success Looks Like to Us:

🚀 Design Impact: You’ll help shape exceptional user experiences by designing intuitive and aesthetically pleasing solutions that support both user and business needs.

🧠 Design Process: Your work will reflect a solid understanding of design thinking, user-centered design, and your ability to solve complex design problems creatively.

💡 Autonomy & Execution: You’ll have the autonomy to lead design projects from conception to execution, ensuring each design solution is aligned with the overall product vision.

📊 User-Centric Approach: By participating in user research and continuous testing, you’ll ensure that user feedback is incorporated into every stage of the design process.

🎨 Visual Design Excellence: You’ll create and maintain high-quality, visually engaging designs that elevate the overall user experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience and has experience working in startups/scaleups.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking, process, and outcomes for both UX and UI design - Please make sure you can share a portfolio of work at the application stage.
• Keen attention to detail and a passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly experiences.
• Comfort with working on a wide range of projects, from ambiguous to well-defined, simple to complex.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with autonomy and take ownership of design projects.
• Strong communication skills – you can clearly articulate design decisions to stakeholders and team members.

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being.
• 25 days of annual leave plus additional “life” days (birthday off, duvet days, etc.).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support you during key moments.
• Healthcare package (Dental, Optical, and more).
• Training & development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• 2 days a week to work from home – balance is key!
• Casual dress code – bring your true self to work!
• Free snacks and drinks in the office to keep you fueled.
• Team events like Summer & Christmas parties, spontaneous socials, and more!

If you’re excited about the opportunity to create beautiful and impactful user experiences in a dynamic startup environment, we’d love to hear from you!