About us
Most people dream of being able to play an instrument – and at flowkey, we’re dedicated to making that dream a reality. With our innovative app, we provide an easy and motivating way to learn to play the piano. Since our founding in 2014, flowkey has become one of the leading players in this field, helping millions of people worldwide discover the joy of piano playing.
What sets us apart is not just our product – it’s the journey we’ve taken together. Thanks to our early success and sustained profitability, we’ve been able to grow independently and foster a culture that truly reflects our values.
At flowkey, mutual respect, authenticity, and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We believe different perspectives drive creativity and innovation, which is why we celebrate our differences and offer equal opportunities for everyone. Our goal is to create an inspiring environment where both personal and professional growth are not only possible but actively encouraged.
Why you’ll love working with us
We believe a great company does more than just support your professional success – it empowers you to live life on your own terms and grow into the person you aspire to be. Here are a few ways we strive to do that:
- Flexibility: You’ll have the freedom to structure your days in the way that suits you best, with self-determined work hours and only a few fixed meetings.
- Hybrid Work: While we prefer in-person collaboration, our flexible setup allows you to work from home, our office in the heart of Berlin, or occasionally from anywhere else in the world.
- Home Base Berlin: We’ve got your back with visa support to help you make Berlin your new home, because being part of our team means enjoying life in this vibrant city.
- Shared Success: We share part of the company's annual profits among the entire team, on top of a competitive salary. This way, everyone benefits from our continuous growth.
- Learning & Development: From mastering new skills to exploring fresh ideas, we support your growth with a €2,500 annual learning budget and 10 days of paid experimentation leave.
- Time to Recharge: You’ll have 33 days of vacation per year to unwind and recharge.
- A Piano for Your Home: We love music, and we live it. Whatever style you enjoy, you’ll find like-minded people here. Plus, you’ll even receive your own piano to play at home.
Where you come in
As a Product Designer at flowkey, you’ll collaborate with our talented team to shape how millions of people worldwide learn piano. You will focus on the core learning experience within the app – designing features that help users build skills, get feedback, and stay motivated. Your work will directly impact how people practice and progress, combining intuitive UX with pedagogical thinking. You’ll work closely with developers, educators, and content creators to bring ideas to life, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and user-centered learning journey across mobile and web platforms.
You’ll excel in this role if you care deeply about how people learn and enjoy crafting elegant solutions to complex educational challenges. You bring strong UX design experience and a deep interest in how people learn. You think like a teacher as well as a designer – crafting intuitive experiences rooted in user research, testing, and a clear understanding of how to guide learning through visual digital interfaces. You’re proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a cross-functional team. If you’re passionate about helping people grow and love music, this role is a great fit for you!
We want to share our passion for innovation, curiosity, and learning with you. We encourage all team members to focus on areas that interest and excite them the most, while actively fostering a culture of self-responsibility, autonomy, experimentation, and growth.
What you’ll bringEssential:
- Experience designing for learning/educational products (ideally in edtech)
- User-centered mindset with the ability to turn pedagogy into intuitive product flows
- Data-driven with user research/testing experience
- Strong communication and collaborative skills
- Proficiency in English (German B2 is a plus)
- Expertise in mobile and web UI/UX design
- Eagerness to learn through a feedback culture and share knowledge with the team
Bonus points:
- Background in teaching, music education, or cognitive learning
- Interactive design (e.g. Lottie animations)
- Illustration skills for educational storytelling
- Familiarity with managing or contributing to a design system
- Understanding of human psychology in educational contexts
- Passion for music
- Interest in basic coding (frontend)
We warmly encourage designers from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, even if you’re unsure about meeting every job requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable, and we’d love to hear from you!
Ready to apply?
Please click on “Apply to Position” to submit your cover letter in English, along with your CV and portfolio through our application form.
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What We Do
Most people dream of being able to play a musical instrument. We develop outstanding products that enable anyone to achieve this dream. Our first product is flowkey: a revolutionary app for learning to play the piano. After our launch in 2015 flowkey quickly became one of the global leaders in its category, with more than 5 million users from over 100 countries. We are also one of the exceptions in the startup world, as we have been profitable from the beginning. This enabled us to go our own way and create a great culture. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 We believe that the best companies support individual freedom and growth. Here’s how we strive to do that: - Flexible working hours: We only schedule a few fixed meetings every week—you're free to arrange the rest of your time in the way that best suits you. - Remote work—and a beautiful office: We’ve found that it makes a difference whether we see each other in person or through a screen. That’s why we’ve put much love into designing our beautiful and spacious office in Berlin. At the same time, we deeply value freedom so we’ve set up our collaboration in a way that enables us to work from anywhere. - Shared success: We distribute part of the company's annual profits among the whole team, on top of a competitive salary. This way everyone shares in our continuous business growth. - Support for your growth: If you want to learn a new language, attend a conference, or pursue other self-development goals, we'll cover the costs—up to €2,500 per year. - Love of music and a piano for your home: Whatever style of music you enjoy, you’re sure to find like-minded people among us. And you’ll get your own piano to play at home. The company is based in Berlin. For open positions please visit https://flowkey.breezy.hr/
