UX Designer at heycar

London, England, United Kingdom

heycar Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep appreciation for the user and ability to design for user needs
  • Strong communication skills to present and articulate concepts clearly, driving productive discussion
  • Expertise in design principles related to branding, marketing, UX design, information hierarchy, user-flow, and typography
  • Experience designing UX and UI for both desktop and mobile across B2C and B2B journeys
  • Outstanding portfolio demonstrating strong user-centered and visual design capabilities across diverse projects
  • Understanding of visual design theory (e.g., typography, color theory, composition, iconography) and analog visual communication skills (e.g., sketching)
  • Advanced prototyping skills and experience using Figma, Adobe Software, etc
  • Good understanding of information architecture, workflows, concept development, and interaction design, with collaboration experience with leadership and engineering teams
  • Experience translating user research and usability test findings into iterative product solutions

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with product, engineering, and marketing teams to design products, features, and assets across the product suite, turning complex challenges into simple, high-craft solutions
  • Document pattern libraries and style guides, updating them as the product evolves
  • Build product knowledge by speaking to internal experts, monitoring feedback channels, speaking with users, and reviewing usage and data
  • Set up, run, and synthesise learnings from user research studies and benchmarking to inform use cases and improvements
  • Create final, polished art including UI or printed assets
  • Curate and design web pages that balance user experience with SEO best practices, ensuring discoverable content while maintaining design integrity and usability

Skills

Product Design
UX Design
User Research
Pattern Libraries
Style Guides
UI Design
Design Systems
B2B Design
B2C Design

heycar

Platform for buying and selling used cars

About heycar

Heycar is an online platform that focuses on the buying and selling of quality used cars. It connects individual consumers with a network of trusted dealerships, ensuring that all vehicles listed on the site meet high standards of quality and reliability. The platform provides detailed vehicle histories and customer reviews to promote transparency in the car-buying process. Heycar generates revenue through transaction fees and partnerships with dealerships. The main goal of Heycar is to enhance customer satisfaction by making the car-buying experience more reliable and straightforward.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$70MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & TransportationIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Pension contribution of 5%, when you contribute 3%
We work flexibly, in the office or at home, and trust our team to get the job done
When you join heycar you’ll get an allowance to set up your home-working space
Choose your own tech - join the Apple vs Microsoft debate!
28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and your birthday
Extra day of holiday when you refer someone who’s hired at heycar
Private medical insurance from AXA
Critical Illness Cover
Annual subscription to FIIT fitness app
Access to online mental health support via Spill
Cycle to Work Scheme worth up to £1,000
£500 annual learning budget - you decide how to spend it to support your professional development
Ongoing personal development support including Lunch & Learns run by the team
Enhanced Family Leave
Life Assurance
Table tennis & table football - bring your competitive streak!
Snacks and an office bar that’s fully stocked
Access to our epic roof terrace
Regular team socials

Risks

Competition from platforms like Cazoo and Carvana is intensifying.
Economic downturns may reduce consumer spending on used cars.
Regulatory changes in emissions standards could impact heycar's inventory.

Differentiation

Heycar partners with trusted dealerships ensuring high-quality used cars.
The platform offers detailed vehicle histories and customer reviews for transparency.
Heycar's partnership with Wrisk introduces embedded motor insurance for buyers.

Upsides

Growing demand for EVs boosts heycar's sustainable vehicle offerings.
AI-driven tools enhance personalized customer experiences on heycar's platform.
AR technology allows virtual car tours, improving the online buying experience.

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