Senior Product Designer

Who we are 

Yubo is the Social Discovery app to make new friends and hang out online. By eliminating likes and follows, we empower our users to create genuine connections and show up as their true selves. 

We've pioneered a new way for Gen Z to socialize online, and with millions of active users, our goal is to redefine how we connect today and tomorrow. 

Our team is international, multicultural and deeply committed to its mission. As the leading platform to socialize online, we have a special responsibility to build a safe digital space for our community. Safety is embedded in our DNA, and our proactive approach focuses on user protection, support, and education. We also work closely with the broader technology industry to share our knowledge and NGOs create industry-leading child protection standards. 

Join us in this exciting journey and help us shape the future of social interactions! 

About this role

With our rapidly growing user base and exciting initiatives on the horizon, we’re at a pivotal moment in defining the future of Yubo. As part of this growth, we are expanding our Product Design team to ensure that our user experience remains world-class while driving meaningful business impact.

As a Senior Product Designer, you’ll report directly to the CPO and collaborate closely with Product Managers in a tight partnership. You’ll also work alongside an enthusiastic team of developers, marketers, and product stakeholders, all united by a shared mission to redefine social discovery.

Our approach to privacy

• As part of your job, you will be working on tools that process personal data relating to Yubo users.
• As a social media platform, we require our employees to have a strong awareness and understanding of privacy issues, and in particular of children's online safety, privacy and well-being.
• Every employee at Yubo is expected to participate in compliance with data protection regulations as well as the continuous improvement of our Privacy & Safety By Design measures.

Your responsibilities

• Design impactful solutions: Create visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces that align with Yubo’s brand identity while prioritizing usability, accessibility, and business outcomes. Your designs will drive measurable engagement and revenue impact.
• User-centric research: Conduct interviews, surveys, and usability tests to deeply understand user needs and pain points. Use these insights to inform your design decisions and iterate on solutions.
• Design system ownership: Maintain and improve Yubo’s design system, ensuring a consistent, scalable, and efficient design language across all our platforms.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, Developers, and other stakeholders to align designs with strategic goals and technical feasibility.
• Actively share your progress, gather feedback, and ensure the seamless implementation of your designs.

Who you are

• You have > 5 years of experience as a Product Designer, ideally in a startup or scale-up environment.
• Strong skills in interface design, usability principles, and design systems. Familiarity with tools like Figma is a plus.
• A user-first mindset: You understand the importance of research and data in shaping design decisions.
• You’re comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative environments and excel at communicating with cross-functional teams.
• A strong sense of ownership and autonomy, balanced with the ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
• A passion for designing products that make a difference in the lives of millions of users.

Example initiatives for the next 6 months

• Rebranding Projects: Refresh Yubo’s visual assets, including icons, colors, and layouts, to ensure brand consistency and a modern, engaging aesthetic.
• New Feature Launches: Design and launch high-impact features that enhance user discovery and social interactions, from initial concepts to final implementation, with a focus on measurable engagement metrics.

Our recruitment process

• Phone screen with a TAM
• First interview with Jérémie (CPO)
• Technical test and debrief with the Product Design Team
• Culture Fit interviews

What we offer

• A highly competitive salary range as well as equity in the company
• A highly flexible remote work policy, generally between 2-4 days at the office per month, with monthly team events.
• We also cover fees for external professional events and meetups
• Great health insurance coverage for both you and your family by Alan, fully paid for by Yubo !
• Numerous benefits for parents: additional parental leave, easy access to nurseries and daycare facilities in France.

Join Yubo and help shape the future of Social Discovery while enjoying a culture that values flexibility, well-being, and impact.

This is how our team drives our mission forward: 

Small team, Big Impact: we turn every challenge into an opportunity through a strong sense of inventiveness, camaraderie, and support 

Ownership and Velocity: we tackle challenges head-on, move quickly, take ownership and think long-term

Trust and Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with collaboration: 

- Paris and Île-de-France: 1 day minimum per week at the office

- In Europe: 2 days per month at the office

Safety-Driven Mission: we contribute to making social media safer and we are passionate about it 

Enjoy Top-notch Benefits 

Culture is central at Yubo, hence the numerous benefits:

Cool Workplace: enjoy our amazing Parisian office and our many hybrid work options 

Team Activities: participate in get-togethers, events, and team-building activities

Family-Friendly: we support parents with childcare options and family-friendly policies

Wellness Programs: benefit from comprehensive health insurance, wellness programs, sports classes, and mental well-being initiatives