UX Designer - Product Experience
Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a UX Designer to help shape the future of our web and mobile applications. In this role, your work will directly impact how users interact with our tools, making complex processes feel simple and intuitive.
You’ll collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and other key stakeholders to design smooth workflows, tackle technical challenges, and fine-tune every detail to deliver an outstanding user experience. Your keen design sense, problem-solving skills, and ability to balance user needs with product vision will ensure our tools are both powerful and easy to use.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Ookla apps across web and mobile, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs to communicate solutions effectively.
- Translate user needs and business goals into intuitive, innovative design concepts from ideation to implementation.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define and prioritize UX features.
- Develop and maintain design systems and guidelines for consistency across products.
- Advocate for user-centered design while balancing usability with technical constraints.
- Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and best practices to enhance the design process.
- Facilitate design workshops and brainstorming sessions to drive creativity and innovation.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 5+ years in UX/UI design with a portfolio showcasing your creativity.
- User-Centered Design: Deep understanding of creating intuitive, engaging, and accessible user experiences.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with developers, product managers, and key stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: A strategic, open-minded approach to tackling complex design challenges.
- Design Systems: Experience building, maintaining, and evolving scalable design systems.
- Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to analyze user feedback and behavioral data to optimize designs.
- Tools: Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, or similar.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively present design concepts and decisions.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a global leader: Join an international, world-class software company in a fast-growing market.
- Learn and grow together: Work alongside highly skilled, friendly, and collaborative teammates.
- Work with top brands: Engage directly with the world’s largest and most recognized brands.
- Nice modern office & flexible work: Work in a stylish, modern office in the center of Helsinki, with the flexibility to work both onsite and remotely.
Join Us and Shape the Future of Connectivity At Ookla, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
