Job Description

UP42 was founded in 2019 with a clear purpose: to transform how organizations order, access, and analyze Earth observation data. Our platform brings together the world’s leading geospatial providers, and offers a single touchpoint to access, manage, and process data at scale. From vegetation management and infrastructure monitoring to disaster response, UP42 helps organizations across industries find solutions to complex problems through Earth observation. Our expert support team and detailed documentation guide our users through every step. Since July 2025, UP42 has been a part of Neo Space Group.


We are looking for a

Senior Product Designer (m/f/x)

to join our Design Team in Berlin. This is a key role for someone who thrives on end-to-end ownership, creative problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll be the dedicated design partner for one of our product teams, shaping intuitive, high-quality user experiences while contributing to the evolution of our design system and overall design maturity. This position is ideal for a designer who wants to have tangible impact, influencing product strategy, improving processes, and helping define what great design looks like in a rapidly evolving geospatial technology environment.

What you will do:

Own and deliver product design projects end-to-end with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality, user-centered outcomes. Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineers to define requirements, align on goals, and drive delivery. Conduct usability testing and apply research insights to inform design decisions. Connect design to measurable impact, and align design direction with company goals. Contribute to the evolution of our design system by creating and maintaining components, standards, and documentation. Continuously improve workflows and collaboration to increase design and development velocity. Regularly share your work cross-functionally, gather feedback, and iterate to raise the bar on design quality. Identify opportunities for product improvements and propose design-led initiatives that support company strategy. Establish yourself as the primary design contact for your product team, ensuring strong alignment and consistent delivery.

Here is a good summary of what we are looking for:

Proven experience delivering end-to-end product design projects, from discovery to delivery, within cross-functional teams Strong interaction (IxD) and visual/UI design skills, with the ability to translate complex data and workflows into intuitive user experiences Strong Figma skills and experience maintaining design systems that balance consistency with evolving product requirements Ability to work independently and confidently in high-ambiguity contexts, reframing challenges and maintaining momentum Excellent time management and delivery focus, with strong attention to detail Collaborative, feedback-driven, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement Fluent in English and based in Berlin with hybrid work capability

Bonus points if you bring:

Experience designing geospatial, enterprise, or data-heavy B2B products Background in UX research and data visualization or collaboration with UX writers, including complex workflow design. Knowledge of accessibility, inclusive design, and design systems at scale. Experience with rapid high-fidelity interactive prototyping. Awareness of current AI tools and emerging opportunities in UX processes, with an understanding of how AI can enhance user outcomes without adding unnecessary complexity.

Let us tell you why UP42 is a good choice:

Let’s disrupt the industry:You get the chance to shape the state-of-the-art geospatial processing platform and create a completely new planetary perspective Let’s stay flexible:We practice a hybrid working model - you can choose when to work from the comfort of your home or join your colleagues in our modern office in the heart of Kreuzberg, or even from a global place of your choice up to 90 days per year Let’s win as a team:We’re an inspiring international team working in a fun and productive environment Let’s be fair:We offer a competitive salary package and other perks such as wellbeing initiatives, sponsored fitness subscriptions, an educational budget for your personal development and public transportation discount - just to name a few Let’s enjoy the good side of life:Gather in regular team events as well as our global company parties twice a year Let’s think outside of the box:There are challenges and enough space for creativity and taking ownership


Does this sound like a good next step into your geospatial career? If so, we look forward to receiving your application in English.


Our culture is one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated. We seek to recruit the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background and/or belief—and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We also value more than the skills and experiences outlined in this job description. Even if you think you only fill 60% of the requirements for this role - we would still like to consider your application.