Product Designer Lisboa

Overview

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver. At Merkle, a dentsu company, we power the experience economy. Whether we’re building the next great app, running CRM at scale for global brands, delivering technology architectures that support millions of users, or providing
- class data, identity, and insights solutions, it’s all in the name of crafting experiences that set brands apart from the competition. We’ve been named a global “Leader” by top industry analyst firms in categories including digital transformation, commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management.

Why Merkle?

• Innovation at Our Core: As part of dentsu’s global network, Merkle pushes the boundaries of customer experience by integrating creativity, technology, and data to drive
  - world impact.
• Global Reach with Local Expertise: Over 16, 000 employees across 30+ countries, plus a 70, 000-employee network at dentsu, delivering personalized solutions.
• Collaborative Culture: A team that values ideas, collaboration, and
  - solving on impactful international projects.

Role

At Merkle, Product Designers shape experiences that connect people and brands across digital, physical, and emerging platforms. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, creating
- centered solutions for global brands and collaborating with strategists, developers, and stakeholders throughout the design process. This role is ideal for creative,
- oriented designers excited about solving challenges and delivering impactful, consistent, and innovative work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to
  - centered design projects and support the
  -
  - end design process—from research and ideation through to user flows, wireframes, visual design, and prototypes.
• Assist in translating business and user needs into intuitive, effective product experiences across web and mobile platforms.
• Participate in collaborative workshops and brainstorming sessions with designers, product managers, engineers, and clients to align on project goals.
• Work with design systems and help maintain consistency, usability, and accessibility standards in interfaces.
• Support user research, conduct competitor analysis, and help test design concepts to validate user and business needs.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback and usability testing, and document design decisions as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Product Designer, UX/UI Designer, or similar role (agency, consultancy preferred).
• A portfolio demonstrating understanding of design thinking, interaction design, and lifecycle of product features.
• Proficiency with Figma and prototyping tools; experience with interface design, wireframes, and visual presentations.
• Knowledge of UX principles, usability, and accessibility best practices.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively within teams and with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with current trends and technology in digital product design.

Nice to have

• Experience collaborating in
  - functional teams and/or agency environments.
• Awareness of AI-driven design tools or automation workflows.
• Basic understanding of
  - end technologies to better communicate with developers.
• Interest in learning about workshop facilitation and design sprints.

We do not sponsor work visa

For those who don’t have Portuguese documents (NIF and NISS), please consult local country Social Security entities and SEF for possible roles in Merkle Portugal.

Benefits and perks

• 25 vacation days plus 2 volunteering days
• Mental Health: 3 extra wellness days, Mental Health First Aider, and Employee Assistance program
• Health insurance (including family members)
• Cutting-edge technology and tools,
  - house environment
• Agile and flexible working hours, hybrid/remote-friendly, digital nomad policy
• Career development through Dentsu Academy
• Team events, referrals, and employee discounts

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We are open to flexible and agile working approaches and encourage discussions with recruiters about accommodations for disabilities or medical conditions.

Location

Lisbon

Brand: Merkle

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

Ready to join the team? Apply now and join us in transforming the future together.