Product Designer

Dentsu


Job Location:

Lisbon - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Company Description:

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

At Merkle a dentsu company we power the experience economy. Whetherwerebuilding the next greatapp running CRM at scale for global brands delivering technology architectures that support millions ofusers or providing world-class data identity and insights solutionsitsall in the name of craftingexperiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed bydentsuslegacy of innovation andcreativity originating in Japanwevespent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty drive growth andconnect meaningfully with their audiences.

Wevebeen named a global Leader by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digitaltransformation and commerce experience designengineeringand technology integration digitalmarketing data scienceCRM andloyalty and customer data management.

Why choose Merkle

Innovation at Our Core:As part ofdentsusglobal network Merkle pushes the boundaries of customerexperience integrating creativity technology and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 yearswevebeen innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.

Global Reach with Local Expertise:With over16000 employeesacross 30 countries and part of a70000employeesnetwork at dentsu Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of localmarkets to deliver personalized effective solutions.

Collaborative Culture:At Merkle your ideas and contributions truly matter.Youlljoin a team that fostersinnovation collaboration and creative problem-solving. Together we work on impactful internationalprojects making meaningful connections every step of the way.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Design complex wireframes and flows resolving workflow data viz validation and states.

  • Create realistic prototypes (task flows edge cases errors) and align test plans with Research/Product.

  • Lead concept generation activities; translate ideas into epics features and acceptance criteria.

  • Contribute to product ideation backlogs using insight-led methods; facilitate small ideation workshops.

  • Partner with PM on product strategy artifacts (value propositions lifecycle views OKRs/KPIs).

  • Draft clear specs/annotations; partner with Engineering for pixel-perfect accessible implementation.

  • Identify optimization opportunities in live products; propose hypotheses and noregret backlogs.

  • Communicate design rationale to stakeholders; adapt storytelling for audience and context.

Qualifications:

  • 24 years experience shipping digital products in cross-functional teams.

  • Strong portfolio showcasing UX and UI work across web e-commerce and other digital platforms.

  • Hands-on experience designing end-to-end user journeys and complex product experiences.

  • Solid foundation in interaction and visual design including typography layout colour and human-centred design principles.

  • Strong Figma skills with experience in prototyping usability testing and design systems.

  • Working knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and applying product metrics experimentation and optimisation approaches.

Nice to have:

  • Hands-on experience designing native apps within end-to-end e-commerce journeys.

  • Working knowledge of Apple Human Interface Guidelines Android Material Design accessibility and inclusive design practices.

Key Attributes:

  • Evidence-driven and pragmatic; balances craft with scope/time.

  • Confident presenter in small/mid-sized forums; handles Q&A and pushback.

  • Proactive in flagging risks/dependencies and aligning stakeholders.

  • Collaborative partner to PM Engineering and Research.

  • Committed to ethical responsible design and AI/tool usage.

*Work visa sponsorship is not available.For local documentation (NIF NISS) please consult Portuguese authorities.

Additional Information

Benefits andperks:

25 vacation days

Enjoy 2additionalvolunteering days to support your passion project

Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental HealthFirst Aider and EmployeeAssisstanceprogram to support your well-being

Health insurance (also possible for family members)

Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools

Software-house environment

Agile and Flexible working hours

Hybridworking:we combine flexibility with in-person collaboration with an expectation of 1 day per week/ 4 days per month in the office

Digital nomad policy

Focus on career development

Full access to Dentsu Academy our global online learning platform

Beers foosball and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard

Free breakfast every secondWednesdayof the month

Employee discounts

Team & Company events

Referral bonus program

*At dentsu Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society.

We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals welcoming applicants regardless of gender gender identity nationality religion ethnicity cultural background sexual orientation age physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people clients and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements ensuring a workplacefreefrom discrimination and harassment.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-MERKLE

Location:

Lisbon

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Required Experience:

IC

Job Description:Company Description:We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.At Merkle a dentsu company we power the experience economy. Whetherwerebuilding the next greatapp running CRM at scale for global brands delivering technology architectures that support millions ofusers or providing world-class data ide...

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Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.

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