Staff Product Designer, Rides

We’re looking for a skilled Staff Product Designer with a deep expertise in UI craftsmanship and a visionary mindset to execute user experience and design-related initiatives at a group level. The primary objective of this role is to deliver exceptional quality products that effectively meet the user and the business needs across various domains within the group.

About us
With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!

About the role
You’ll lead design initiatives for the consumer-facing ride-hailing app, confidently articulating compelling design stories backed by a blend of clear user problems, data, and design intuition to senior stakeholders. We’re looking for someone who can think systematically, yet comfortably balance rapid prototyping with thoughtful design leadership.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Quickly prototype and iterate design concepts to initiate product momentum.
• Confidently present design ideas to senior stakeholders using a balance of data-driven insights and strong design intuition.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and researchers to bring your design concepts to life.
• Advocate for user-centric, high-quality design solutions across the team.
• Push for visionary solutions that challenge existing ideas and drive innovation.
• Contribute to evolving design systems and ensuring consistency in UI/UX patterns.
• Set the quality bar and be an exemplary designer to your peers.

About you:

• You’re a collaborative, design-led thinker who speaks the language of product, leading discussions and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• You have extensive experience as a Senior or Staff Product Designer, with a portfolio showcasing exceptional UI craftsmanship and bold design leadership.
• You know when to prioritize fast iterations and prototypes, collaborating effectively with senior designers and cross-functional teams.
• You can communicate fluently in English and can confidently pitch your design vision clearly through storytelling, backed by user research and strong design intuition.
• You’re proficient in design tools like Figma, Figjam, and collaborate seamlessly through Jira and Confluence.
• You’re passionate about mentoring and guiding other senior designers, fostering a collaborative environment that elevates the overall design quality and team growth.

Experience is great, but we also look for drive, intelligence, and integrity. So, even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying if you feel you’re the kind of person described above!

Why you’ll love it here:

• Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
• Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.
• Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
  Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.

*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.