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Head of Design
full-timeZurich

Summary

Location

Zurich

Type

full-time

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About this role

Gowago challenges the traditional way of buying and owning a car. Our goal is to become Europe’s most convenient digital mobility platform — where anyone can seamlessly finance, operate, and manage their vehicle.


We’re a team of 50+ curious, driven people building the next generation of car ownership for one simple reason: to make people move with a smile.


We’re looking for a Head of Design who enjoys the hard problems and gets energy from solving them hands-on.


You’ll own the end-to-end UX across Gowago and be accountable for design quality from first sketch to shipped product. You’ll work embedded in a cross-functional Product Team as a practising UX/Product Designer, while leading and growing one unified Design Team across product, brand, and marketing design.


You’ll also help keep Gowago visually coherent: product, marketing, and brand should feel like one connected system, not three separate worlds.


Tasks



  • Own UX across Gowago and lead by example as a hands-on designer inside a Product Team

  • Lead and grow the Design Team, setting direction, quality standards, and actively coaching across different design specialities

  • Own Brand & Visual Identity coherence together with the CXO and a specialist creative designer driving visual execution

  • Provide design leadership for Marketing Design, ensuring campaigns align with product and brand (without owning execution)

  • Evolve and steward the design system, so teams can move fast without breaking consistency

  • Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and CX to translate strategy into shipped outcomes

  • Drive discovery and validation through research, prototyping, and testing to inform decisions

  • Ensure a coherent end-to-end experience, so the customer journey feels intentional from first ad to long-term ownership

  • Raise design maturity across the organisation through standards, rituals, and hands-on leadership


Requirements



  • Senior design leader with strong hands-on product design craft

  • Experience owning both product design and brand/visual identity in a meaningful way

  • Proven ability to lead and grow small, high-impact teams

  • Systems thinker with a sharp eye for detail and quality

  • Comfortable in a fast-moving, product-led environment where priorities evolve and outcomes matter


Experience in e-commerce/marketplaces, fintech, or mobility is a plus, but not required.


Benefits



  • The chance to shape and impact Gowago from day one

  • A passionate team with high standards and low ego

  • Room to grow in responsibility, scope, and craft

  • A long-term career opportunity in a fast-growing scale up disrupting car finance and ownership

  • Flexible working: a mix of office and remote (fully remote is not possible)


Are you ready to move on in your career path?


Gowago. Move on.

Other facts

Tech stack
UX Design,Product Design,Brand Identity,Visual Identity,Team Leadership,Coaching,Design Systems,Research,Prototyping,Testing,E-commerce,Fintech,Mobility,Systems Thinking,Attention to Detail,Quality Standards

About GOWAGO AG

Our mission is to Make People Move With A Smile.

Founded in 2017 in Zürich, Gowago is redefining car financing and ownership in Switzerland—making it simple, transparent, and hassle-free. Our proprietary technology lets you compare, choose, and order thousands of cars (all brands, all models, new and used) entirely online. No hidden costs, no complicated paperwork—just an effortless way to get your next car.

We partner with leading automotive brands and OEMs to offer seamless leasing and financing solutions. By combining cutting-edge technology with best-in-class service, we create a frictionless experience for both customers and the automotive industry.

Existing at the intersection of technology, design, and simplicity, we challenge outdated processes to create a car ownership experience that’s as smooth as the drive itself.

With best-in-class customer support and incredible Google reviews, we make getting a car something to smile about.

🚀 Ready to move on?

👉 gowago.ch

Gowago. Move on.

Team size: 11-50 employees
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Industry: Retail Motor Vehicles
Founding Year: 2017

What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end UX across Gowago and lead by example as a hands-on designer. Lead and grow the Design Team while ensuring brand and visual identity coherence across product, marketing, and brand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Head of Design do at GOWAGO AG?

As a Head of Design at GOWAGO AG, you will: own the end-to-end UX across Gowago and lead by example as a hands-on designer. Lead and grow the Design Team while ensuring brand and visual identity coherence across product, marketing, and brand..

Why join GOWAGO AG as a Head of Design?

GOWAGO AG is a leading Retail Motor Vehicles company.

Is the Head of Design position at GOWAGO AG remote?

The Head of Design position at GOWAGO AG is based in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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