Mid-Level Product Designer

You may (or may not) know us as the team behind Up (up.com.au), Australia’s most loved digital bank. Ferocia began as a small technology organisation, and is now proudly part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group (acquired in 2021). Meaning that Ferocia hits that sweet spot of having a small company rhythm, with a large company reach and resources.

We are proud that the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group is carbon neutral, community minded, and committed to high standards of corporate governance. Operating under that umbrella allows Ferocia to better pursue its mission: financial empowerment through technology.

Banking is an essential service for all. We believe that through innovation and empathy we can take Australians from a place where money is a cause of stress and anxiety, to a happier place where they feel empowered and in control of their finances. If that sounds like something that you want to help work towards, we would love to hear from you.

This is a rare opportunity to join a small but growing team. We’re looking for a passionate Mid-Level Product Designer to join us; working on a new exciting initiative for Bendigo Bank, one of Australia’s most trusted brands.

You’ll be helping us carve the path forward in building a well designed digital experience. You may need to wear many hats and will be given the opportunity to own projects from start to finish — from idea to successfully shipped.

So on a normal day, you could be:

• Working closely with our in-house Product Designers and Engineers to refine existing concepts, fix bugs and explore whole new ideas an opportunities to bring to a banking experience.
• Designing solutions that are simple yet powerful — with a key focus on accessibility, ensuring everyone feels at home with our tech.
• Collaborating with our Engineers to slice concepts up to incrementally deliver them in a way that makes sense and works well for our users.
• Extending our Design System to cater for a Web experience as well as a mobile app.

• Experience — you’ve been designing for and delivering end to end projects from idea to launch for around 3 years. Ideally but not essential, you’ve worked on a SaaS or consumer product (even better if it's in Fin-Tech), or within a digital agency.
• Creativity and craftsmanship — solid interaction and visual skills, with a keen eye for detail to achieve visually pleasing aesthetics; from tiny micro-interactions, to complex multi-step experiences.
• Passion — harder to define, but we're looking for people with a desire to push the limits, break the status quo and to be at the forefront of technology. An eagerness to learn, expand your skills, and do the best work possible is essential.
• Independence — An ability to work autonomously and with a certain level of ambiguity. You’re proactive without waiting for direction from others. You like to "get shit done" but still know when to ask for help. You can identify opportunities on your own, and bring them to your team.
• Web/mobile domain knowledge — a strong understanding of patterns and interactions, as well as understanding the differences and opportunities between mobile apps and desktop web experiences.

We take diversity and inclusivity seriously — No matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for, we just want you to be yourself.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

We have a hybrid work culture where people can attend the Ferocia office as much or as little as makes sense for them

• A small team of passionate people
• Generous leave and parental policy
• Flexible working schedule
• Great city office and office perks (rooftop, gym and personal trainer, games, …)
• Budget for personal development, training, and conferences
• Employee Assistance Program
• Home loan rebates for our loans (conditions apply)
• Ongoing equity grants (conditions apply)

• We are currently only hiring in Melbourne or adjacent areas as we still value physically getting together at least half-dozen times per year at our company days (which means all Ferocians must be vaccinated against COVID-19).
• When applying, make sure to attach a portfolio or have a link in your CV to demonstrate your skills and some examples of work you’ve produced. These don’t necessarily need to be in-depth case studies, but we would love to see a sample of your work.

More details will be provided on application, but all applicants will go through the same stages:

• 1. Portfolio/career review and intro chat with Dave (Lead Product Designer) [30min]
• 2. Presentation of 2-3 case studies to Dave (Lead Product Designer), Sylvain (Head of Design), and an Engineer or two from the team you’d join — Deep dive into your work to understand your skills and approach to design. [60min]
• 3. References check
• 4. Meet with Xavier (CEO of Ferocia) — pretty informal, and a chance for you to hear the vision from BigBoss himself [30min]
• 5. Offer

Please apply here with your resume and a brief spiel on yourself and we’ll take it from there.