UX Manager

Founded in 1996, disrupted the status quo of buying and selling cars as the first online vehicle marketplace.

Today, we are Germany's largest vehicle marketplace with around 1.4 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and e-bikes. Both private customers and more than 40,000 registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from 108 million customer visits per month. As a "one-stop shop", 's offering includes financing and leasing solutions in addition to buying and selling - and we will not stop innovating. If you are driven by an eagerness to learn and a passion for collaboration then we should get to know each other.

is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

If you feel like you don't meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply.

What we offer

Meaningful Work: We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users, customers as well as shape the future.

Embracing AI: We're at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into our operations. Being part of you will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward. With an AI-first mindset, we foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, empowering our team to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways for the company and themselves.

Growth and Development: We are a global organisation who truly believes in growing our people. To support this we offer lots of development and training opportunities and provide a budget for our team members.

Connection and Inclusion: Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We believe in making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect both in your day to day work and through social team activities (online and offline).

We're looking for a strategic UX Manager to lead our Consumer Search & Orientation team and shape how millions of people find their next vehicle on , Germany's largest automotive marketplace.

You will lead a talented team of designers and researchers to create best-in-class experiences and be a leader for change in how AI and other emerging technologies may reshape how people find their next vehicle. This team is one of four UX teams at and part of a chapter of 35 UX professionals. You will report to the Head of UX and work closely with the other UX Managers.

As a key member of our cluster leadership team, you'll partner closely with Product, Engineering, Business, and Marketing leaders to drive the strategic direction of user experience. You'll be the voice for user needs and insights, translating them into compelling product strategies that balance user value with business impact.

 

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with cluster leadership (Product, Engineering, Business, Marketing) to shape product strategy and roadmap priorities

• Own the UX vision and strategy for consumer search and discovery, championing user needs at the leadership level

• Explore how emerging technologies (especially AI) can improve the search experience

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of designers and researchers, fostering a creative and inclusive environment where they can do their best work

• Empower your team to conduct impactful research and integrate findings into the design process and strategic discussions

Product Excellence

• Drive UX excellence across the consumer platform, especially around orientation, search and AI experience

• Establish high standards for design quality, user research, and data-informed decision making

• Become an expert and advocate for our users and their needs while maintaining strong business context

Leadership & People Management

• At least 2 years of experience leading and developing UX teams, with a track record of growing people's capabilities

• Strong coaching skills and ability to create team culture that enables great work

• Comfortable managing both designers and researchers

Strategic Thinking

• You have experience creating product and design strategies that meet business goals and user needs

• Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience securing buy-in from leadership

UX Expertise

• Extensive background in UX, with deep understanding of user-centered design principles

• Strong grasp of user research methodologies and integrating research into product development

• Experience balancing user needs with business goals and technical constraints

Communication & Mindset

• Excellent communicator who can articulate design rationale, present strategies, and influence across functions

• You're comfortable leading discussions and working with a variety of teams and leaders across the company

• Passion for design, research, collaboration, and developing people. Have curiosity about users and emerging technologies, and the ability to provide clarity in ambiguous situations
   

Language

• Effective English required; German is a plus

Working at comes with its perks Enjoy the following benefits:

• Recharge with 28 days of paid time off.

• Stay mobile with a €50 monthly transportation/mobility allowance.

• Keep growing with a development budget and access to coaching.

• Family first - enjoy up to 12 (non-birth parent) or 20 (birth parent) weeks of fully paid parental leave.

• Learn anytime, anywhere with our online and offline library.

• Get rewarded with an attractive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plans.

• Work from anywhere - up to 20 days per year from wherever you feel most productive.

• Prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.