---
title: 'Senior Product Designer - Strategic Discovery (x,f,m) at DKB Code Factory'
canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-product-designer-strategic-discovery-x-f-m-dkb-code-factory-berlin-z7fk28jr9z0y'
type: 'job'
last_seen: '2026-09-14'
---

# Senior Product Designer - Strategic Discovery (x,f,m) at DKB Code Factory

- **Company:** DKB Code Factory
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dkbcodefactory/jobs/7824041003

## Job description

Welcome to DKB Code Factory….

{ { … a_place_to_stay_yourself:

} } ;

{ { … a_place_to_stay_curious:

We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to help us shape products at their earliest and roughest stage. We are building a discovery team for the phase before the roadmap is fixed, where ideas are still vague and the right direction has not been chosen yet. You take rough ideas and messy customer problems and turn them into one tangible product direction a team can build. You lead discovery, build strong prototypes, and help teams decide what to build, test, change, or stop.

This is not a delivery role. You move across topics as the work changes and stay hands-on throughout.

} } ;

{ your_responsibilities: [

- Design with high craft. You turn concepts into high-fidelity prototypes, product flows, and interfaces that feel like a real product. You care about the details and the polish.
- Turn ideas into bold concepts. You think in bold ways and shape strong ideas from vague input. You are a sharp product thinker who knows what is worth building, and you design for the whole product, not separate features.
- Lead early discovery. You frame unclear problems and set hypotheses. You guide teams from first questions to a clear product direction.
- Facilitate alignment. You run workshops, design sprints, and co-creation with Product, Research, Engineering, and Business. You bring the right people in at the right time.

] } ;

{ following_qualifications_would_be_in_line_with_our_desired_profile_for_this_position: [

- A maker and a doer. You care more about building than talking about it. You know when to move fast and when to slow down for the details that matter.
- Excellent design craft. You know the design basics deeply and produce high visual quality. Your work looks and feels right, and it pushes boundaries.
- You can tell the story. You explain your design choices and their impact so people follow and buy in.
- 6+ years in product design, with strong discovery and design work to show.
- A portfolio of discovery-led case studies that show both strong thinking and high-quality design.
- Strong product thinking and collaboration across Product, Research, Engineering, and Business.
- High standards, low ego. You push for quality and challenge weak ideas without making the work about yourself.
- Comfortable with uncertainty. You enter new topics fast and work without a clean brief.
- Fluency in English and German (C1+).
- You're passionate about your work, but also know how to enjoy your free time!

] } ;

Have the feeling you don’t match every single requirement? Don’t worry! We encourage you to apply anyways, even if your qualifications do not align perfectly. You might still be just the right candidate for us!

{ { … a_place_to_stay_together:

From morning Daily to after work drink, team spirit is essential to us. The heart of our togetherness is that we truly are connected with each other: We not only share fun & laughter, but also honest opinions - because that's how we grow: We exchange ideas, give support in our personal development, and celebrate success together! Besides our great community, we also offer numerous other [benefits](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/jobs#what-we-offer)...

} } ;

## About DKB Code Factory

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DKB Code Factory GmbH is the internal innovation and software development arm of Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB), building digital banking products for retail and business customers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of DKB)
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (emerged organically from within DKB)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Software Development / Digital Banking / Fintech
- **Target customers**: B2B (internal teams at DKB, and indirectly DKB’s retail + business customers)
- **Mission**: "To establish DKB as the choice for an irresistible banking experience" by creating intuitive, customer-centric digital products and encouraging experimentation within the DKB group.

## Products & Services
- **Private Banking App & Portal**: Full digital banking experience for retail customers – accounts, credit cards, and trading services. Includes co-branded offerings for partners like Porsche and Hilton (e.g., Miles & More credit card) [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Business Customer Solutions**: Digital loan origination and credit process tools to replace legacy spreadsheets and physical workflows, aiming to accelerate decision-making and reduce risk.
- **Property Management Platform**: Modernization of a 20-year-old platform for managing property accounts, maintenance, and deposit accounts – targeting property managers with a unified, compliant application.
- **Banking Services API Layer**: "Invisible operating system" connecting front-end banking products to the core banking system, providing a stable, well-structured API for seamless product integration.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Workforce of ~167 employees (as of mid-2024), with +28.6% YoY growth [linkedin.com].
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB), one of the top 3 direct banks in Germany. Co-branding partners include Porsche and Hilton.
- **Growth Signals**: Strong headcount growth (+28.6% YoY); active hiring (3 open positions as of mid-2024); operating across 5 countries (Germany, Spain, Ethiopia, Poland, Netherlands); investment in modernizing legacy banking infrastructure.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Innovation Incubator Model**: Operates as a dedicated, agile innovation unit inside a major bank, combining startup culture with banking stability and a guaranteed user base.
- **User-Centric Design Focus**: In-house UX/UI, research, and insights teams ensure products are built on real customer data, not just technical requirements.
- **Sustainability Mandate**: 85% of DKB’s funds are reinvested in sustainable products (agriculture, renewable energy, social infrastructure), providing a sense of purpose beyond profit.
- **Accessibility & Inclusion**: Dedicated Accessibility Guild ensures digital products meet the needs of all users, embedding inclusive design as a core practice.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digitalization of Core Banking**: Modernizing 20-year-old platforms and digitizing credit processes to move DKB from legacy systems to modern, API-driven platforms.
- **Cross-Functional Innovation**: Expanding beyond engineering to become a center of excellence for design, research, and agile methodologies.
- **Talent Growth**: Emphasis on continuous learning, hackathons, and knowledge-sharing (e.g., bi-weekly Tech Talks) to keep teams at the cutting edge.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: 89% of employees rate it a great place to work. The atmosphere is described as supportive, experimental, and non-hierarchical, with a strong focus on personal growth and knowledge sharing [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Flexibility**: Fully hybrid – "You choose where you work: office, home office, or both" [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Perks**:
    - Learning budget: up to €1,500/year per person.
    - Home office setup bonus: €500 onboarding budget.
    - Public transport: Additional €50/month tax-free; BVG Deutschlandticket subsidized at 25%.
    - Spendit Card: A benefits card for lifestyle and wellness expenses.
- **Engineering Culture**: Technical roles make up 50% of the company; teams are organized into chapters (Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Pega); focus on "building the RIGHT THING before building the THING RIGHT."
- **Hiring Process** (as per careers page): Initial call → Role-specific task → Team meeting → Interview → Offer. Onboarding includes a welcome box and team introductions [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Diversity**: Public commitment to building a "colourful community" where everyone feels valued regardless of background, nationality, religion, or identity.

## Sources
1. [dkbcodefactory.com - Mission & Culture](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/mission)
2. [dkbcodefactory.com - Culture](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/culture)
3. [dkbcodefactory.com - Products](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/product)
4. [dkbcodefactory.com - Jobs & Perks](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/jobs)
5. [linkedin.com - DKB Code Factory Company Profile](https://de.linkedin.com/company/dkbcodefactory)

## Other roles at DKB Code Factory

- [(Senior) QA Engineer (x/f/m)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-qa-engineer-x-f-m-dkb-code-factory-berlin-6d0g8pfc2ptn) — Berlin, Germany
- [Senior IT Security Manager - Network Security (x/f/m) - DKB](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-it-security-manager-network-security-x-f-m-dkb-dkb-code-factory-berlin-q3ywzt72wa50) — Berlin, Germany
- [Mid Android Developer](https://feeny.ai/job/mid-android-developer-dkb-code-factory-valencia-fby3y2436r7w) — Valencia, Spain
- [Junior Android Developer - Retail Banking (x,f,m)](https://feeny.ai/job/junior-android-developer-retail-banking-x-f-m-dkb-code-factory-berlin-qkezs54v3nzb) — Berlin, Germany
- [QA Automation Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/qa-automation-engineer-dkb-code-factory-valencia-70tdzbpjgsg5) — Valencia, Spain
- [Associate Pega Developer (Test Automation & QA Background) (x,f,m)](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-pega-developer-test-automation-qa-background-x-f-m-dkb-code-factory-ec6ytvb81g9t) — Berlin, Germany
- [Senior Engineering Manager - Property Management Platform](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-engineering-manager-property-management-platform-dkb-code-factory-kyer9nf61w31) — Valencia, Spain
- [iOS Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/ios-engineer-dkb-code-factory-valencia-nv7skgjhp29k) — Valencia, Spain
- [Engineering Manager — Premium Cards (Web & Mobile)](https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-manager-premium-cards-web-mobile-dkb-code-factory-valencia-bp7wrf5pazb3) — Valencia, Spain
- [Product Manager — Customer Service Automation (Business Banking)](https://feeny.ai/job/product-manager-customer-service-automation-business-banking-dkb-code-factory-qfj1ahbsdtsm) — Valencia, Spain