Senior Product and Brand Designer

About Cortea and the Role

Cortea aims to revolutionize auditing by integrating human expertise with AI to create proactive audit management systems. They seek to empower auditing professionals with advanced tools to enhance trust in vital systems globally. The company is poised for growth with a substantial international customer base and top-tier investors backing its vision. The direction of their next products will significantly impact their success.

Joining Cortea at an early stage means becoming part of a driven, collaborative team shaping the company’s future. This position plays a key role in designing both the product’s user experience and the brand’s public image.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with founders, engineers, and customers to transform auditing workflows into user-friendly and engaging interfaces.
• Contribute to product design and overall design strategy alongside the product design lead.
• Take full ownership of the brand's visual elements including website, marketing collateral, newsletters, event assets, and sales presentations.
• Develop and refine the company’s visual identity and design system.
• Lead brand direction initiatives across various platforms and media.
• Guide the product’s vision, roadmap, and set standards for user experience.
• Conduct usability testing, establish feedback loops, and apply a systematic approach to design challenges.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced in product design for B2B/SaaS environments, preferably within dynamic startups.
• Focuses on holistic user experiences rather than isolated screens, with a strong sense of design judgment and attention to detail.
• Passionate about creating a distinct brand identity that resonates with auditors and attracts users.
• Able to manage complex, configuration-intensive workflows while maintaining clarity and usability.
• Understands how to integrate AI thoughtfully, balancing automation benefits with human evaluation.
• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and delivering exceptional results from general guidance.
• Demonstrates humility, receptiveness to feedback, and prioritizes the best ideas over ego.

Benefits and Culture

• Complete ownership of branding efforts with direct collaboration from experienced founders and insights drawn from customers.
• Significant influence over company strategy within a small, autonomous, and high-performance team where meritocracy drives decisions.
• A fast-paced, ambitious, and enjoyable working environment promoting rapid decision-making and experimentation.
• Competitive salary paired with meaningful equity participation, reflecting your foundational role in the company’s success.
• An impactful mission focused on innovating within a $200 billion industry by leveraging AI from Berlin.

Interview Process

• Initial conversation to introduce company initiatives.
• Portfolio presentation with the design lead.
• Discussion on product and culture with a co-founder.
• On-site team meeting and practical design problem-solving session in Berlin.