IE, PT + 1 moreAbout the Role
SoSafe has the ambition to become the leading human risk management provider in Europe. Our award-winning awareness platform triggers behavioural change by providing effective and engaging training and simulations on cybersecurity and data protection. Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 - we invite you to be part of the solution!
We’re hiring a Director of Product Design to elevate UX quality, evolve our design system, shape AI-native interactions, and build a high-performing Design organisation.
Here's how you'll make a difference:
Elevate UX quality & platform coherence
Refine our existing UX quality practices and raise standards across key surfaces.
Drive incremental, high-impact improvements to interaction patterns, usability, and consistency.
Shape early AI-native, Adaptive Defence experiences
Partner with Product and Engineering to define user-centric AI principles.
Lead prototypes and early concepts for AI copilots, adaptive dashboards, and contextual guidance.
Evolve and increase adoption of our design system
Own and mature our existing design system; improve governance, consistency, and engineer adoption.
Prioritise pragmatic improvements that simplify delivery and elevate coherence.
Build and define the Design organisation
Define roles, team structure, and career development plans for an evolving Design org.
Coach and develop the existing Design Lead; establish healthy design rituals.
Strengthen trio collaboration and build–test–learn loops
Ensure Design contributes early in discovery; promote rapid prototyping and hypothesis-driven iteration.
Help teams adopt more iterative, evidence-based decision-making.
What makes you a great fit:
3+ years of design leadership, managing teams of 5+ designers.
7–10+ years in product/UX design, ideally in B2B SaaS.
Experience improving UX quality and consistency in complex products.
Experience evolving and driving adoption of an existing design system.
Strong product thinking and cross-functional influence.
A “player–coach” mindset.
Experience with AI-assisted workflows.
Nice-to-haves
Enterprise/security domain exposure.
Experience mentoring design leads.
Experience with leading design of an accessible product.
What success looks like (12–18 months)
Noticeably improved UX quality and coherence in priority flows.
A stronger, consistently adopted design system with clear governance.
First AI-assisted workflows shipped or validated.
A clear Design org structure with strong team engagement.
Design seen as a strategic, outcome-oriented partner to PM & Eng.
What we offer*
Work/Life balance: Flexible hours, 33 vacation days
Wellbeing and financial support: Access to Open Up, corporate discounts
Connection & community: Virtual events, collaborative team activities, and opportunities for local meet-ups
And the list goes on: Tech equipment, referral bonuses, dog-friendly HQ
*Perks and benefits listed above are for full-time employees and may vary slightly by office location. These are just a sample — you'll learn more during the interview process.
About Us
At SoSafe, we’re on a mission to make the digital world safer by addressing the human factor in cybersecurity. As one of the fastest-growing security awareness scale-ups worldwide, we leverage behavioural science and data-driven learning to empower people against cyber threats. Our Human Risk Management approach helps organisations turn their employees into their strongest line of defence.
Backed by leading VCs like Highland Europe and Global Founders Capital, we’re rapidly expanding across the globe. We’re looking for team players who want to drive meaningful change in cybersecurity, take ownership of their work, and grow with us.
If you thrive in a vibrant, purpose-driven environment that values innovation, diversity, and collaboration, then this is the place for you!
Portugal
United Kingdom
Germany
Spain only
