Product Designer (English speaking)

Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is transforming insurance pricing and reserving with transparent machine learning.

Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers’ pricing and reserving processes.

Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we’ve developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented way.

This results in a pricing solution which not only allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods, but which also incorporates next generation reserving functionalities, helping to predict and legislate for future claims, therefore constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.

Akur8 has already been selected:

• In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2023
• In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• As No.24 in Sønr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2022
• As 3rd best overall (worldwide) in the CodinGame 2022 Software Engineering Fall Challenge

With 35 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan, Cologne, Atlanta and Montréal, Akur8's solution is international by design. 

Servicing more than 250+ clients across 4 continents and targeting all non-life insurance carriers, we focus on more mature markets for faster expansion.

To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.

Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.

We're seeking a talented Product Designer to join our team in Tokyo. Your role will involve shaping, developing, and bringing to life all user-facing elements of Akur8 products.

In this role, you'll serve as a strategic partner to both Engineering and Product Management, focusing on a dedicated product domain. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our design solutions align with industry standards and best practices.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality design outcomes, both in terms of supporting the design team, as well as advocating for design excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate high skills in Design craft, encompassing UX/UI design, user research, and design ops.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create effective solutions for design problems.
• Inform your designs with both qualitative and data-driven insights on user needs and pain points.
• Uphold a high-quality bar for design deliverables, ensuring they meet user needs and align with business objectives with oversight from relevant stakeholders.

• Participate in design critiques and collaborate closely with Design team members to deliver high-quality design solutions.

• Contribute to the evolution of our design system, ensuring it adheres to industry best practices while embodying our brand's distinct identity. 

• Communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and advocate for the value of design within the organization.
• Be an integral member of a team of Designers driven by a passion for learning and growth.
• Be autonomous and responsible for your time and deliverables.

For this key role within our Product Management team we’re keen to speak to applicants that meet the following criteria. You have:

• 3+ years experience.
• Proven B2B / SaaS Product Design experience.

• Take a strategic view to everything you do - your work stands the test of time.
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex design challenges.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in iterative design cycles.
• Aptitude for addressing intricate design challenges and steering the development of innovative solutions.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with a demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders effectively and influence decision-making processes.
• Experience creating, using, and maintaining design systems.

• Passionate about craftsmanship and the impact of design.

• Based in Tokyo OR be willing to relocate.
• Fluent level of spoken English.

• Japanese language skills are an optional requirement for this role

NOTE: Please include a link to your portfolio (including password if password protected)

IMPORTANT: You must possess Japanese nationality or a working visa that will allow you to work from our Tokyo office.

As a newcomer, you'll be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team, with a strong Tech DNA, colleagues that are eager to share their knowledge and passion.

But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun.

In addition to this, we will provide you with:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Generous vacation policy
• Commuter  benefit
• IT equipment allowance

Additional benefits:

• Onboarding at our Paris HQ
• Professional development & trainings
• Team fun: regular company gatherings and team events
• Fun goodies