Bending Spoons acquires and improves digital businesses for long-term ownership and operation, using small, talent-dense teams and deeply integrating AI into its work. The UX/UI designer will shape product experiences, create intuitive interfaces and prototypes, collaborate with product managers and engineers, validate designs with customers and metrics, and identify high-value product improvements.
Shape high-leverage product experiences. Design exceptional UI and UX—from early concepts to polished delivery—using the best available tools to explore more directions, move faster, and raise the quality bar. Ensure every experience is intuitive, effective, and delightful
Start with an LLM. Use AI tools to clarify intent, draft short specs, and surface risks, edge cases, and initial approaches before opening any design tool. Use this work to align quickly with your team and compress the time from ambiguity to direction
Prototype and build with AI. Use Cursor and Claude Code to turn rough concepts into interactive prototypes and generate production-ready frontend code. You know when to reach for code and when to reach for Figma—and you move fluidly between both to get the best result
Co-create with PMs and engineers from day one. Define UX requirements early, stay in the build through QA and release, and make engineering-aware design decisions
Validate and measure. Talk directly with customers, run quick tests, and use what you learn to adjust direction. Track funnels, retention, and adoption to assess design effectiveness and sharpen what ships next
Find the highest-leverage bets from the backlog. Identify where product improvements can unlock business value, align stakeholders around them, and move fast to deliver
Qualification
Required
Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems
You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply
You resist the influence of biases
You identify and take care of the details that matter
You're extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition
You feel deeply responsible for your work
You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar
You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return
You support the best idea, not your idea
You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team
You're reliable, honest, and transparent
You read, write, and speak proficiently in English
Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time
Location Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland), or fully remote from eligible countries
To help you ramp up quickly and set yourself up for success, we expect you to spend most days in our Milan office during your first few months with us, regardless of your long-term work location
Preferred
Benefits
Flexible hours
Remote working
Unlimited backing for learning and training
Top-of-the-market health insurance
A rich relocation package
Generous parental support
A yearly retreat to a stunning location
An exceptional opportunity for growth
Access to company equity at a discount; candidates offered a permanent contract may choose to receive part of their compensation in discounted company equity
Generous travel and accommodation assistance during the first few months
Bending Spoons is a technology company that develops and acquires digital products and software platforms.
