Designer II

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. At FinTech, we power the payment experiences for one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms, processing billions of euros across 40+ global currencies annually. Joining our design team means you will directly champion the needs of our travellers and partners, crafting innovative, secure, and easy-to-use solutions that drive our global business forward." Role Description As a Designer II in Booking.com's FinTech Business Unit, you will champion our travellers’ and partners' needs by designing intuitive, secure, and regulated online payment experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in our Amsterdam hub to define and execute comprehensively-detailed designs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a high-scale, complex product and see the real-time impact of your work on millions of travellers worldwide. Bring your creativity, business savvy, and growth mindset to help us curate moments that make every part of travel easy and enjoyable. Key Job Responsibilities and Duties Design end-to-end user flows and UI solutions based on business needs and customer insights for our global payments platform.Effectively utilize a variety of research and data to better understand user needs, inform design decisions, validate hypotheses, and document insights.Create high-quality, production-level design assets for web products and native mobile apps to improve overarching user experience, usability, and accessibility.Act consistently as an advocate for end-user needs and perspectives in product area discussions, reviews, and critiques.Collaborate closely with Product Management, Research, Writing, and Engineering team members to conceive, iterate, and execute holistic design solutions.Demonstrate an applied understanding of Booking.com's brand standards, design systems, and guidelines in all your work.Communicate effectively and collaboratively to ensure team objectives are met and a strong rapport is established with stakeholders. Required Skills and Experiences 3 to 5 years of experience designing production-level, high-quality assets for web products and native mobile apps.Advanced knowledge of desktop and web UI design methods, accessibility practices, design systems, and product design principles.A successful track record of designing and shipping projects, as evidenced by your resume and portfolio.Expertise in core design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) and basic knowledge of CSS/HTML.Strong communication, influence, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to inform design approaches using quantitative and qualitative data.Proactive, flexible, and capable of working independently as well as in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.Experience working in Banking, Scaled FinTechs, or B2B Financial Regulatory Technology is highly desirable. Preferred skills and experience: Experience working with large corporate software product and design development Specialized skills such as visual design, information architecture, animation, systems design, brand implementation Experience working on a product spanning across multiple cultures / languages Thriving in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, collaborative environment Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, but may be substituted with work experience Experience working in Banking, Scaled FinTechs or B2B Financial Regulatory Technology is desirable Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance: Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include: Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country) Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit Inclusion at Booking.com: Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.” We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Application Process: Let’s go places together: How we Hire Please submit your CV and a link to your Portfolio with your application, as these are required for this role. This role does not come with relocation assistance. Equal Opportunity Statement: Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive. Pre-Employment Screening If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.