Product Designer - Croatia

We're looking for a Product Designer with deep UI/UX expertise, excellent technical skills, and a passion for user-centered design principles. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role for someone who thrives on translating complex problems into intuitive, beautiful, and effective user experiences. You'll be a creative voice on one of our cross-functional product teams, working closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define and deliver customer-centric designs. Your work will span the full design process, from user research and ideation to creating beautiful interfaces and usability validation. Our Mission, Vision, and Values At Space Inch, we prioritize alignment with our clients and team, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs. We are committed to delivering exceptional work while supporting the personal and professional growth of our team members. About Working At Space Inch

• Our team is 70+ people, primarily based in Croatia, but also with members in South America, Serbia, and the US; the product team mostly being in the US, and engineering in Croatia and Brazil
• We are remote-first, but occasional travel may be required, e.g. for our annual company retreats in Croatia
• We work on end-to-end projects with a long-term vision
• We strongly support work-life balance for our team members, even though we work in different time zones

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer or UX/UI Designer
• Proven success designing for both mobile (iOS/Android) and web platforms
• Expertise with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Strong understanding of design systems, component libraries, and responsive design
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and translating insights into actionable design improvements
• Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that communicate ideas clearly
• Strong grasp of user-centered design principles, accessibility standards, and UX best practices
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong written and spoken English skills (native or near-native fluency)
• Must be based in Croatia, applicants from other countries will not be taken into consideration

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design for major product features, ensuring solutions are intuitive, visually appealing, and aligned with business goals
• Translate business and user requirements into elegant, functional designs for mobile and web
• Develop user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and UIs
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and QA to ensure seamless implementation of designs
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate and improve designs
• Advocate for accessibility, inclusivity, and user-centered design across the product lifecycle
• Maintain and evolve the product's design system for consistency and scalability
• Stay current with UI/UX trends, tools, and emerging technologies, applying them thoughtfully to the product

Qualities for Success

• Intuitive design understanding of UI and UX and expertise with design software
• Ability to manage rapid design iterations, changing requirements, context shifting, and balancing diverse needs
• Work collaboratively and effectively with stakeholders with varying opinions and technical backgrounds; be comfortable engaging in constructive criticism
• Proactive in identifying UX issues before they become user pain points
• Ownership mentality with a passion for delivering experiences users love

Where you've likely developed these skills

• Digital product agencies or consultancies, or in a product IT company
• Cross-functional product teams building real-world apps
• Startups or product companies where design decisions directly influenced business outcomes

You're a great fit if you:

• Love turning complex workflows into simple, elegant user journeys
• Thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment
• Want to influence the product vision, not just the visual layer
• Balance craft and speed, knowing when "pixel-perfect" is critical and when iteration is the priority

This role is not a fit if you:

• Prefer working only on visual design without considering UX or research
• Avoid collaboration or cross-functional engagement
• Struggle with ambiguity or evolving requirements

What's in it for you

• Direct access to product leadership and coaching
• Meaningful work on a diverse, international project
• A team that values growth, trust, and quality above all

Benefits

• Monthly salary: 3.200,00 - 4.000,00 € gross 1, based on experience and skills
• Vacation: 24 days per year
• Remote-first setup with optional use of our Zagreb office
• Stay active: Multisport card (fully paid)
• Health & Wellbeing: 100% paid sick leave + annual health checkups
• Extra perks: Christmas bonus and referral bonus
• Grow with us: Education budget to fuel learning and professional development

Space Inch is not responsible for any job boards scraping this ad without showing the position as remote, but Croatia exclusive. Applicants from other countries will not be considered. Space Inch is committed to providing an environment of equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination. Space Inch believes in treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.