UX/UI & Graphic Designer

About The Company

Smartness

, we are building the future of hospitality tech.

Our Saa S helps lodging providers boost revenues by 30%+ and get more direct bookings.

• We are the fastest-growing B2B Saa S in the industry, trusted by
• 4,000+ clients across 40+ countries

, with billions of euros in bookings processed.

Backed by top international investors and named one of Italy’s Top 10 Linked In Startups, we are on a mission to scale globally.

Want to grow with us?

Let’s go!

About The Role

As a UX/UI & Graphic Designer at Smartness, you will be a key member of our marketing team, collaborating closely with other team members to shape the visual identity and user experience of our integrated platform of products.

This role is critical to strengthening our brand architecture and elevating how we communicate each product’s unique value, reinforcing the vision of an integrated and seamless ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Brand Architecture: Develop designs that align Smartness and its product modules under a cohesive brand while ensuring each product retains its distinct identity.
• Make the Brand Unforgettable: Create visually compelling and memorable designs that establish Smartness as a highly recognizable brand in the hospitality sector.
• Elevate Product Communication: Design user-friendly interfaces and engaging visuals to effectively communicate the benefits of each product to clients.
• Brand Consistency Across All Visuals: Implement a cohesive visual identity across digital and offline materials in adherence to the new branding guidelines.
• Build a Scalable Design System: Establish and maintain a scalable design system that ensures consistency and efficiency across teams and projects.
• Enhance Website Conversion Rates: Collaborate with the marketing team to optimize landing pages and other touchpoints to achieve measurable improvements in website conversions.
• Hard Skills
• UX/UI Design Expertise
• Proficient in designing user-centric interfaces using tools like Figma.
• Deep understanding of usability principles, accessibility standards, and responsive design.
• Graphic Design Mastery
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design).
• Expertise in branding, typography, and creating cohesive visual systems.
• Prototyping & Wireframing
• Ability to create interactive prototypes for visualizing user flows and testing ideas.
• Design System Development
• Experience building and managing scalable design systems for consistent cross-product branding.
• Strong Web Development Knowledge
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS to better collaborate with developers and understand implementation constraints.
• Video Editing Expertise
• Proficiency in video editing using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Da Vinci Resolve, ensuring high-quality video content aligns with the brand’s identity.
• Soft Skills
• Extreme Creativity and Innovation: A natural flair for generating bold, innovative ideas and crafting extraordinary designs that stand out.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, and development).
• Attention to Detail: Maintain the highest standards of quality and precision in design work.
• Adaptability: Pivot designs based on feedback and evolving project requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Analyze user experience challenges and propose effective, innovative solutions.
• Time and Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• What Do We Offer? 👌
• Work in a small and top-performing team that moves extremely fast where you are extremely important.
• Work without having to deal with jerks and ego-maniacs.
• The opportunity to join one of the best travel-tech teams in Europe.
• A place where your talent can blossom.
• An environment where mistakes are allowed – we make bold choices to achieve ambitious goals, learn from mistakes, and move forward.
• A place where your voice matters – meetings provide space for new ideas and projects, regardless of your role or seniority.
• Continuous growth – we challenge the status quo, renewing our processes and approaches to meet challenging goals.
• We have fun while working! We are easygoing people.
• Work with the best software out there to automate repetitive tasks and let you focus on what matters.
• Remote working.
• Competitive compensation with equity access.

We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to participate in the company’s long-term growth through equity access.

Early-career professionals typically join with an annual OTE starting from €35,000 across Europe, while candidates with significant relevant experience may receive compensation of up to €55,000, depending on their expertise, scope of responsibilities, and expected impact.

You also have the opportunity to receive equity, aligning your success with the long-term growth of the company.

Our compensation philosophy is designed to reward growth, ownership, and meaningful contributions.

As you develop your skills and increase your impact, your compensation can progress rapidly to reflect your achievements and responsibilities.

For exceptional candidates demonstrating outstanding potential or experience, we may consider offers beyond the standard ranges.

Still not convinced?

Check out our “Work With Us” page for more about our mission, values, and why we love working at Smartness: Lavora con noi - Unisciti alla missione di Smartness

Before you apply

If you’re reading this, it means you’re genuinely interested, and that excites us! Here’s what you need to know:

• We’re highly driven and set our goals higher than most, pushing boundaries others may deem impossible.
• We work much harder than most companies out there.
• Every day, we step out of our comfort zones, fueling rapid growth and learning, even though it might come with its stress.
• We hold ourselves and our team to the highest standards of excellence and culture.
• Should we feel that this role isn’t the right match for you, for the benefit of both parties, we may need to part ways.

We hope this sheds light on whether this could be your next adventure.

If you believe it is, we warmly invite you to apply.

Discover your full potential with us!

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By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be collected, processed, and retained by the company solely for the purposes of managing and assessing my candidacy.