AKUR8 IS A YOUNG, DYNAMIC, FAST GROWING INSURTECH SCALE-UP THAT IS TRANSFORMING INSURANCE PRICING AND RESERVING WITH TRANSPARENT MACHINE LEARNING.

Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers’ pricing and reserving processes.
Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we’ve developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented manner.
This results in a pricing solution that enables insurance companies to model risks 10 times faster with greater predictive power than traditional methods, whilst including next-generation reserving features, offering an end-to-end platform that anticipates and accounts for future claims.

5+ YEARS PROVEN B2B / SAAS PRODUCT DESIGN EXPERIENCE.

• Expertise in UX/UI design principles, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design work.

KNOWLEDGE OF AGILE METHODOLOGIES AND EXPERIENCE WORKING IN ITERATIVE DESIGN CYCLES.

• Aptitude for addressing intricate design challenges and steering the development of innovative solutions.
• Experience with design systems (creating, using, and maintaining)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders effectively and influence decision-making processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex design challenges.
• Take a strategic view to everything you do - your work stands the test of time.
• Passionate about craftsmanship and the impact of design.
• Ability to mentor and motivate a team towards achieving design excellence.

AS A NEWCOMER, YOU’LL BE JOINING A DIVERSE, HIGHLY SKILLED AND MOTIVATED TEAM, WITH A STRONG TECH DNA, COLLEAGUES THAT ARE EAGER TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND PASSION.

But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL SERVE AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO BOTH ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, FOCUSING ON A DEDICATED PRODUCT DOMAIN.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our design solutions align with industry standards and best practices.

AMONGST YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL BE TO:

• Demonstrate exceptional skills in Design craft, encompassing UX/UI design, user research, and design ops.
• Tackle complex design problems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Inform your designs with both qualitative and data-driven insights on user needs and pain points.
• Uphold a high-quality bar for design deliverables, ensuring they meet user needs and align with business objectives with oversight from relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Product Design team in delivering high-quality design solutions, through design critiques and close team collaboration.
• Contribute to the evolution of our design system, ensuring it adheres to industry best practices while embodying our brand’s distinct identity.
• Manage stakeholders effectively, communicating design decisions, and evangelizing the value of design throughout the organization.
• Be an integral member of a team of Designers driven by a passion for learning and growth.
• Be autonomous and responsible for your time and deliverables.
  For this key role within our Product Design team we’re keen to speak to applicants that meet the following criteria. You have: