Full-Time

Principal Product Designer

All genders

Posted on 1/8/2026

Babbel

Babbel

1,001-5,000 employees

Online language learning platform with subscriptions

No salary listed

Berlin, Germany

In Person

Category
UI/UX & Design (1)
Required Skills
Product Design
Requirements
  • 5+ years product design experience in a consumer-focused, high-performing organization
  • An outstanding portfolio demonstrating problem-solving skills and superior attention to detail
  • Experience with engaging behavioral interactions and motion design
  • Expertise using industry-leading design and prototyping software
  • Good prioritization and time-management skills
  • Please note that our company’s operating language is English, so you will need to be able to work in English.
Responsibilities
  • Envision new product experiences based on data and insights
  • Drive decision making around what methods and processes to use to get to the intended outcome quickly
  • Build industry defining experiences for language learners
  • Collaborate on product vision with other designers, as well as cross-functional teams
  • Evolve the discipline at Babbel with your principal design peers
  • Mentor other designers
Desired Qualifications
  • Ideally having used AI tools for rapid prototyping and systematic approach
  • A rapid prototyper with a systematic approach

Babbel is an online language learning platform offering interactive courses in 14 languages. It uses lessons designed by language experts with real-life dialogues and speech recognition to build speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Access is subscription-based, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual plans, and a free tier with limited content. Babbel also provides corporate language training for businesses. What sets Babbel apart is its combination of tailored, goal-oriented content based on a user’s native language, emphasis on practical speaking through speech recognition, and a global, award-winning reputation. The company aims to make language learning accessible and enjoyable for everyone, reduce language barriers, and support international communication across individuals and organizations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$33.3M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • B2B expansion through Babbel for Business captures enterprise language training market with dedicated support.
  • Toucan integration converts free users to premium through contextual learning during web browsing.
  • Strategic partnerships with FSC Indigenous Foundation expand social impact and brand loyalty among underserved segments.

What critics are saying

  • Duolingo's free tier with superior AI engagement erodes Babbel's 16 million subscription base rapidly.
  • Lifetime subscription deals at $159 cannibalize recurring revenue model, accelerating churn from annual plans.
  • Free AI chatbots like GPT-4o render Babbel's paid speech recognition and interactive courses obsolete.

What makes Babbel unique

  • Blended learning combines AI-enhanced speech recognition with live expert instructors, not gamification alone.
  • Industry-specific content tailored to workplace contexts differentiates B2B offering from consumer competitors.
  • Toucan acquisition integrates browser-based vocabulary learning into ecosystem for contextual, real-world practice.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sabbatical Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

5%
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