It wasn’t so long ago that booking a trip to see the Eiffel Tower, stroll down New York’s iconic Madison Avenue or feel the sand between our toes on Copacabana Beach was simply a matter of a few taps on our smartphone. In fact, that’s what we do at Booking.com. We make it easier for everyone to experience the world. And while that world might feel a little farther away right now, we’re busy preparing for when the world is ready to travel once more.

We are looking for talented Mobile App Designers who will be given the freedom to research, design and prototype ideas, collaborate closely with developers, test solutions with users and make meaningful and measurable improvements to our top rated mobile apps that are used by more than 50 million people worldwide. You’ll join us in our Machine Learning Office in Tel Aviv (currently remote) and work with some of our industry’s brightest people!

B.responsible

Our guiding principle is that by helping our users we help our business. As a designer in our mobile team you'll be a key part of the idea generation process, working in a small start up-like group which takes full ownership of their part of our platform. You'll be working on the iterative improvements we make as part of our high-speed release cycles, as well as looking ahead and conceptualizing broader changes our mobile app offers across all major platforms. You'll work with developers, data scientists, product managers, copywriters and user researchers to conceive, analyse & test your ideas. You will also contribute to the growth of Booking.com through interviewing, on-boarding, or other recruitment efforts

B.skilled

You are excited to design native iOS and Android applications that millions of people use every day. You excel in solving problems that today's mobile users face by focusing on their needs and designing a mobile experience tailored to that. You are familiar with the state of the art in native mobile app design and you are up-to-date with the latest trends and emerging new user interface patterns. Your portfolio isn’t a series of beautiful but generic templates - it’s a collection of stories that you can discuss with enthusiasm,and regret... because you’re always getting better at what you do and you’re never satisfied with "good enough".

• Experience: You have at least two years of relevant experience designing for native mobile apps
• App Portfolio: Your portfolio of iOS / Android app designs demonstrates your excellent understanding of native app design patterns & platform guidelines
• Collaboration: You’ll be working alongside developers and copywriters to create elegant user experiences; you should thrive on feedback, critique and iteration
• Visual design: Sketch, Photoshop, Fireworks, MS Paint – whatever works for you. Your process is your own; you get to decide which tools you use
• Design Process: You’ll be given full ownership of your ideas, and so you’ll be required to create beautiful experiences / mockups / prototypes —and follow up with their implementation
• Data: You are a successful Designer, but you like to measure your success with data and learn from it every day
• User centered design: you are familiar with various user research methodologies and working with with qualitative data signals
• E-commerce: You understand the challenges and the opportunities that a large e-commerce service has to offer
• Developer Tools: Familiarity with Xcode / Android Studio is a plus

B.Offered

• Performance-based company that offers career advancement, and lucrative compensation, including bonuses and stock potential
• Discount on Booking.com accommodations with the “Booking Deal” including other perks and benefits
• Diverse, unique colleagues from every corner of the world

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, colour, 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.

When applying for this role you will be required to submit your portfolio. Keep in mind: Your portfolio should represent both the breadth of your experience and skills as well as do a deep dive into a case study showcasing your ability to solve big challenges and explaining your design process. Good luck!