Key Skills

Job Description

Help us make complex things feel easy At Eitje — Dutch for “easy” — we build software that helps organisations run their teams. There is a lot going on beneath the surface: data, workflows, schedules, hours and many different users. Our job is to make all of that feel simple. We are a team of fourteen people in Amsterdam and try to release new features almost every week. We are looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer who enjoys turning complex applications into calm, clear and genuinely pleasant products. Until now, every design at Eitje has been created by Jurriaan, one of Eitje’s owners. As Eitje and the product have grown, he no longer has enough time to give design the attention it deserves — and would love to hand it over to someone who can give it their full focus, care and expertise. The role You will be Eitje’s dedicated designer. You will work closely with two full-time Product Owners, three full-time front-end developers, and two company owners who are still involved in development alongside their broader responsibilities. The Product Owners write the initial specifications, but this is not a role where you simply fill in screens. We want you to challenge flows, spot problems early, improve product decisions and help shape the simplest possible solution. You will not write front-end code. Your job is to own the design work: from early wireframes and user flows to polished Figma designs, a healthy design system and a clear handover to development. What you’ll do Create wireframes, user flows and polished UI designs in Figma. Turn product specifications into clear, intuitive experiences. Collaborate closely with Product Owners and developers throughout a project. Question and improve flows, UX choices and product ideas when needed. Maintain, expand and improve our existing design system. Take responsibility for the design of our mobile app, web app, iPad app and marketing website. Make data-heavy and complex workflows feel accessible to users. Make sure new features fit into one consistent product experience. Prepare designs so developers can build from them quickly and carefully. Occasionally help with Product Owner projects where UX, UI or flow design is especially relevant. Design is the core of this role. You will have a lot of ownership, but you will also work closely with people who care deeply about getting the details right. What we’re looking for You have at least three years of relevant experience as a UI/UX, product or digital designer; five or more years is ideal. You have demonstrable experience designing complex web applications, preferably products with a lot of data, different user states or detailed workflows. You genuinely enjoy making complicated things feel straightforward. You are highly proficient in Figma. You have experience with design systems, component libraries and responsive interfaces. You can work independently, but enjoy improving projects together with Product Owners and developers. You have a strong eye for detail without losing sight of the bigger user problem. You can explain and defend your design choices clearly. You are comfortable working in English. Dutch is a plus, but not required. A portfolio is an essential part of your application. We would like to see relevant web-app cases, including the problem you were solving, your process and the final result. What we offer A full-time Senior UI/UX Designer role. A gross monthly salary of €5,000–€7,000, including holiday pay, depending on experience and quality. 28 paid vacation days per year. New Year’s Day, King’s Day, and both Christmas days off on top of your vacation days. A good MacBook and a SwapFiets. A generous, fully paid lunch at the office every day. We take lunch seriously, with plenty of good food and options to choose from. A role with real ownership and visible impact on a product used every day. A close, ambitious team that ships often and cares about the quality of what it builds. An office in central Amsterdam. We expect to move soon, but will remain centrally located. We work together in the office five days a week. This is not a remote or hybrid role. We like working closely together: it helps us make decisions quickly, improve designs in conversation and release new work every week. Interested? Send your CV, portfolio and motivation letter to [email protected]. We would especially like to see examples of web applications you have worked on: what was difficult about them, how you approached the problem and how your design made the product easier to use.

Core Responsibilities

Own design across Eitje’s web, mobile, iPad, and marketing products, from wireframes and user flows through polished Figma designs and developer handoff. Collaborate with Product Owners and developers to improve product decisions, maintain the design system, and make complex workflows clear and consistent.

Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of relevant UI/UX, product, or digital design experience, with five or more years preferred, and demonstrable experience designing complex web applications. They should be highly proficient in Figma, experienced with design systems and responsive interfaces, able to communicate design decisions clearly, comfortable working in English, and provide a relevant portfolio.

Benefits

• 28 Paid Vacation Days
• Additional Public Holidays
• MacBook
• Swapfiets Bicycle
• Fully Paid Daily Lunch
• Central Amsterdam Office