We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms (and soon, European ones). Design at Pennylane Design sits at the centre of this mission and its purpose is to deliver an accessible, seamless and enjoyable experience for our two main users. Our team of 35+ product designers work across different tracks that are divided into cross‐functional squads each consisting of Engineering, Product and Design.

At Pennylane, designers are expected to actively contribute from defining the problem space to research and testing.

Product Design Manager

We are seeking a Product Design Manager with a strong strategic and design mindset who has extensive experience working in complex product environments. You will have the opportunity to mentor, coach and lead a team of talented designers to ensure our partners have the best user experience possible. You have the ability to simplify complex topics, communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, and naturally adapt your presence and influence in high‐stakes discussions.

You will partner closely with other design leaders, cross‐functional partners, and HR partners to hire, develop and retain design talent in alignment with the growth trajectory of our organisation. Identify strategic UX opportunities that will help our users become more productive and drive these forward with your product and engineering peers at track level. Measure the effect of design on business performance and oversee critical strategic directions.

Help your team balance speed, quality, and design consistency, always focusing on JBTD and business goals. Shape and establish design processes.



By driving design best practices, you'll enable more significant impact and efficiency across the team.

Partner with design ops teams. Fluency in French and proficiency in English is required. Strong track record of leading product design teams, best if in B2B organisations. Excellent eye for design and capability to provide ideas and creative inputs.

Excels at aligning team decisions with the overall vision, JTBD, and design guidelines. Enjoys discovering and solving complex problems through data and insights. Experienced in fostering an inclusive, open, and engaged design team culture.

Comfortable communicating future design directions with senior stakeholders, including founders, and inspiring positive action within your team. Significant experience collaborating with senior executives (C‐level, Executive Committee, etc.). Comfortable presenting and defending your decisions to senior stakeholders.

Skilled at finding the right balance in meetings—knowing when to lead, when to listen, and how to adapt your approach to the context. Company shares. ~ Access to a large network of fitness spaces and wellness activities. ~ Latest Apple equipment. ~ Remote work from your country of residence within Europe and within two hours of the CET time zone. ~ If you are based in France, a French contract following French regulation, plus 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTO, lunch credits, health cover and events in Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes and other cities.

Speaks

English (level assessed per department). Enthusiastic about an ever‐shifting work environment. We invite you to not respond and to report it to us immediately.

📌 Product & Experience Design Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Pennylane
📍 Madrid