BECOME A PART OF THE TEAM
Shape is an award-winning app-focused digital product studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. We’re dedicated to making outstanding apps for prominent clients such as OK, PureGym, Nordisk Film, Bolius, TV2 Regions, Solar, Magasin, RedBull, Mofibo, and Aarstiderne. We are proud that our work is touched, tapped, swiped, and pinched by millions of people every day.
Shape is known for building high-quality mobile apps that tackle real problems and push businesses forward. Our apps have an average user rating of 4.4 out of 300.000+ reviews.
Shape and
Bontouch have joined forces to create the leading international digital product agency
Framna. Our joint mission is clear: To deliver unmatched business value for our partners by crafting superior digital products with unparalleled customer experiences.
Today the group consists of more than 400 employees across offices in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Zurich, New York, London, Åre, Östersund and Kalmar. The group will continue to grow organically while pursuing international expansion through acquisitions of digital product agencies that have achieved a leading position in their respective markets by delivering best-in-class mobile apps.
THE ROLE
We are not looking for one, but
two awesome designers, to join us on the exciting growth journey we embarked on 🚀
You're a
talented UI/UX Designer ready to conceptualize ideas, define intuitive user experiences, and design appealing interfaces. We're an award-winning digital product agency, crafting native products used by millions of people worldwide. Perhaps we're a match made in heaven?
You are
a passionate team player with a healthy obsession with details. You roll up your sleeves, get out the magnifying glass, and find a solution to the problem, and you don’t sit on your hands waiting for someone to tell you what to do next. You know the difference between what looks good and what works, and you don’t mind presenting your work to others. Feedback is your friend, and you enjoy the added bonus of working directly with our clients.
So, if you are at the start of your career, or have a bit more experience (more than 2 years), we're looking for you!
SOME OF THE THINGS WE LOOK FOR...
- A portfolio including mobile-first product designs that showcase your visual and interaction design abilities.
- Ability to present both your work, the thought process behind it, and the value it represents.
- Experience with design tools like Figma or Sketch (We use Figma).
- Some experience with prototyping as a means to explore and convey design solutions.
- Strong conceptual thinking and ability to think strategically about a digital product.
- Experience in collaborating with diverse teams in receiving and giving feedback.
- Professionalism with the ability to deliver solid work within agreed deadlines.
AS OUR UI/UX DESIGNER, YOU WILL BE...
- Conceptualizing new products alongside our designers and clients.
- Designing flows, interactive prototypes, wireframes, and high-fidelity visual designs.
- In contact with our clients during design phases.
- Working closely with the engineering teams to ensure a high-quality user experience in the final product.
- Running an open design process from idea to implementation, where sharing your work and soliciting feedback from your peers is a natural part of your workflow.
WORKING HOURS AND SPECIFICATIONS
⏱ Full-time, 37.5 hours a week.
📍 This is a Copenhagen-based, on-site position with flexible remote work possibilities.
💬 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Danish is a plus but not mandatory.
HIRING PROCESS
📝 Application via the company career site.
🕵🏻 CV screening by a Talent Acquisition Manager.
👥 Short video meeting with a Talent Acquisition Manager.
💁 2nd meeting with a Senior Designer and Team Lead.
🧑💻 Take-home assignment.
💁 3rd meeting - presenting the take-home assignment to a Senior Designer and Team Lead with additional questions and overall talk about the assignment.
🎯 Offer
Perks And Benefits
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Central office
Our office is located in a central area of Copenhagen, Denmark. Easy to access by bike or public transport (metro station: Islands Brygge).
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New tech gear
MacBook Pro, the newest mobile phone, and ergonomic working setting? We got you covered.
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Food and drinks
Enjoy a catered lunch, great snacks, and beverages with your colleagues, every day. These include plenty of vegetarian, halal, gluten, and lactose-free options.
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Skill development
We support your skill development with a dedicated education budget to attend conferences.
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Social gatherings
Enjoy social gatherings, activities, Friday bars, and games together with your colleagues.
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Work-life balance
Work is not everything. Carve out time for your family, friends, and fun hobbies.
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Family friendly
We cherish families and understand that daily life can be full of unexpected events. We also open our doors to your little ones for Christmas Hygge or LEGO nights.
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Relocation package
We will take you through the process of getting a Danish work VISA for you and your immediate family. We will also arrange the trip and find an apartment in a good location for you.
WORKING AT SHAPE
⭐️ A
competitive salary in accordance with experience and capabilities.
⭐️ We are organized with a
very flat hierarchy without unnecessary project managers, but with team leads who also have technical backgrounds.
⭐️ Our office is located in
Islands Brygge close to public transportation and the harbor, where both summertime and wintertime swimming is enjoyed.
⭐️ The headquarters offers a modern aesthetic, a comfy lounge area, and plenty of
fun activities such as PlayStation tournaments, board game nights, family LEGO days, robot wars, and much more.
⭐️ But also
social events, keynotes, morning runs (and swims), and Friday bars - not to forget an unlimited amount of snacks, beverages, fruits, and veggies.
⭐️ Our team is
very international and so far includes people from over 30 different countries. Our company language is English.
⭐️ A couple of times each year we press pause on our daily projects and retrieve to a remote location. We get together for socialising and hacking on side projects - we call this
Shape Weekend. It is a lot of fun.
⭐️ Read more about why to choose Shape on our career page.
