Expansion is no new goal for Meister, we’ve been working hard at it all year. Despite this, we are over the moon to announce that we have just hired seventeen new members. This is by far our biggest cohort to date and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for these talented, inspired (and inspiring) new Lobsters. We have no doubt that you’ll see their efforts and contributions reflected in the consistent refinement of the Meister Suite.
We’re still hiring! Take a look at our current open positions!
Pallavi Chatterjee – Content Writer
Quick facts
| Nationality | Indian |
| Previous Job | Education Specialist |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | I describe the Meister tools’ superpowers eloquently and with verve. |
What about Meister appealed to you most?
I used MindMeister and MeisterTask as a student, but only really made the connection to Meister as a company when I clicked the ‘submit’ button on LinkedIn’s application service. I explored the website and quickly got the impression that Meister was an organization of good, hardworking folk, on a mission to help others achieve happy, positive and sustainable workspaces. Right in line with my own interests!
Describe yourself in fewer than 20 words.
I’m disciplined and organized. I ugly-laugh at punny jokes and have zero impulse control around pancakes.
What do you hope to accomplish in the next three years?
Professionally, I’m definitely hoping to develop my skills within the research and marketing realm, especially given the important role of human psychology in it. I am particularly interested in learning what motivates people, how they learn, how they can better organize their work and personal commitments, and how I can help them with this. On a personal level, I never learned how to ride a bicycle, so it might be nice to get around to this at some point or other in the near future.
Miša Hennin – Content Writer
Quick facts
| Nationality | English and Slovenian |
| Previous Job | Student at the University of Warwick |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | I support Meister’s teams by describing their professional efforts beautifully. |
What made you apply for the job?
I applied for three reasons: Vienna, writing, and Meister. I knew that I loved the city from previous visits, and always hoped to one day live there. After graduating from a History degree, I realised that my most transferable skill was in my ability to write to achieve a purpose. And when I came across Meister and the company values on LinkedIn, everything seemed to come together.
How has your education prepared you for this job?
My degree involved a lot of independent research, planning and writing. For each assignment, I had to read extensively about the topic and then decide how I wanted to present my thoughts. Finally, I had to write extensive and persuasive essays. I believe my job is similar to this, only the actual content differs. From university, I developed and learned a strong and effective process, and now I’m just working on implementing it to a different environment.
Were you nervous for your first day?
Not at all. Although this is my first job, I felt so supported during the entire recruitment process that I felt absolutely ready to meet everybody in person. From the moment I stepped through the door, I saw friendly faces I recognized from my interviews. People approached me and addressed me directly by name, before I even introduced myself in person which made me feel super accepted and relaxed.
James Gray – Content Writer
Quick facts
| Nationality | English |
| Previous Job | Freelance Translator & Writer |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Enhancing the user experience by writing beautiful and relevant content. |
Describe your onboarding experience.
The onboarding week was very well structured and organized, making it so much easier to settle in and prepare for our new roles. There was a lot of information to take in, but also enough time to digest everything. I appreciated the work that went into all of the presentations and felt supported throughout.
What is better in Vienna than in your hometown?
Everything! There is no comparison between such a grand city and a small Yorkshire mining town.
Why did you decide to apply to work for a company rather than continue freelance?
Working freelance can be lonely and I really missed having contact with like-minded people. The culture at Meister is very international, with people from so many different countries and backgrounds, which makes for a very exciting, interesting and diverse working environment.
Matthias Lasselsberger – Commercial Graduate Trainee
Quick facts
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Previous Job | Master’s Student |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Contributing to the success and growth of the Meister Funnel. |
Where did you study?
During my bachelor’s degree, I studied in both Vienna and Illinois. I chose to pursue my master’s degree in Maastricht, Netherlands. In retrospect, I realize how much I profited from the diversity I experienced in education and lifestyle.
What is the Meister Commercial Graduate Traineeship?
Trainees are given the chance to get to know all three commercial departments along the Meister funnel: Marketing, Sales and Customer Success. They spend six months in each department. Throughout the 18 months, trainees are involved in a variety of projects, collaborating with teams from all departments and building bridges along the way. Therefore, the traineeship presents the perfect opportunity to find your ideal position within the company.
What are you looking forward to most at Meister?
The company culture! While I love the Meister products for their great usability and beautiful design, I am also very impressed by the Meister team (a diverse and hilariously funny bunch) and the emphasis it places on the values of mindfulness, mutual respect and teamwork.
Marlene Lechner – Commercial Graduate Trainee
Quick facts
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Previous Job | Student at Vienna University of Economics and Business |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Strengthening the connection between the commercial departments, starting in marketing. |
What’s the best thing about your trainee program?
The best thing about the trainee program is that we get to really dive deep into all three commercial departments at Meister. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of each commercial process, we will also learn about how their strategic goals are interconnected.
Personally, I am really excited about the learning and growing opportunities the program offers. With this being my first full-time job, I can’t wait to be part of many different projects and develop a truly diverse skill set.
Why do you want to work in Vienna?
I have been living in Vienna for six years now and it’s one of my favorite cities because of its great livability. Whether you’re a nature lover, a coffee addict or a big foodie, Vienna has it all. The variety of restaurants, traditional cafés, and leisure activities in and around the city guarantee a lot of fun. I also love that the office is so centrally located, so that commuting by public transport is easy and fast.
How were your first few weeks at Meister?
My first weeks at Meister were filled with many interesting onboarding sessions. I have never before enjoyed such an extensive onboarding period, where so many people contributed by holding workshops in their field of expertise. I also got to know the bigger picture in terms of the overall company values and goals.
Moreover, I was incredibly lucky to take part in this year’s awesome Hackfest in Croatia, right after my onboarding! The trip was absolutely amazing and gave me the opportunity to meet and connect with many of my fellow colleagues. So all in all, these were the best first few weeks I could have imagined!
Anabel Arndt – Commercial Graduate Trainee
Quick facts
| Nationality | German and Argentinian |
| Previous Job | Brand Strategy Intern & Marketing Intern |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Enhancing the customer journey by supporting the three commercial departments. |
What were you most excited about when you decided to join Meister?
I am really excited to learn from the three departments which I’ll join in rotation, namely Sales, Marketing and Customer Success. Having the opportunity to gain a holistic perspective of the commercial side of an organization is quite rare. Other than that, I was excited about joining Meister because its culture is all about inclusion, diversity and respect.
How would you describe your first days at Meister?
I would describe my first days as extremely organized and thorough. Seeing the onboarding schedule seemed like a lot at first, but during the week I got to meet so many people and ask lots of questions which helped me learn and settle faster. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and this reduced the more stressful feelings that usually come with the first few days.
How do you make sure you stay organized?
During my studies and previous work experience I worked a lot with pen and paper, and sticky notes. Basically, my organization methods were quite “old school”. However, now I have the opportunity to explore the very sleek and functional products that Meister offers. Using the Meister Suite has definitely helped me stay organized during a very busy first few weeks!
Cristina Vitan – Quality Assurance Engineer
Quick facts
| Nationality | Romanian |
| Previous Job | QA |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Try to break stuff and put it back together afterwards. |
Describe yourself in three words.
Permanent mood: hungry.
What made you apply to Meister?
One of the things that caught my eyes and made me apply to Meister was the work culture. The idea of being able to grow together professionally, have a proper work-life balance and be part of such a nice team is incredible.
How did you feel about the recruitment process at Meister?
I found the process very smooth. I completed three interviews: a phone call with the People and Culture team, a challenge and a team meeting. I enjoyed every part.
Nilesh Kumar – Back End Developer (Accounts)
Quick facts
| Nationality | Indian |
| Previous Job | Ruby on Rails Developer |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Adding more value to Meister products by integrating new features. |
If you were an animal, what do you think you’d be and why?
I would be an eagle because eagles are known for their extremely powerful eyesight which helps them in reaching their targets. I feel that I also strive for this insightful vision, and to successfully reach my targets.
What are you most looking forward to at Meister?
I am looking forward to experiencing intellectual collaboration, which will strengthen my international experiences and career.
How prepared do you feel for this role?
I am equipped with the required tech stack. As learning is a never-ending process, I am ever-ready to enhance my skills to a new and higher level to help Meister achieve its goals.
Sounds like you? Have a look at our current open positions and start your career with Meister!
Saad Rehman – iOS Developer
Quick facts
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Previous Job | Freelance iOS Engineer |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | I develop new features for the already awesome MeisterTask app. |
What part of your job is your favorite and why?
Coding. It can get frustrating sometimes and I occasionally feel like pulling my hair out, but the satisfaction of seeing “build successful” on your screen is incredible. I see coding as a form of art, and I love finding beautiful and elegant ways to code.
How do you start your day?
With a big mug of coffee.
When did you first hear about Meister?
One day, I was walking in the park contemplating the purpose of life, when suddenly the trees started swaying, the birds chirped more loudly and a deep voice from the sky told me to join Meister. I’m joking… It was through LinkedIn.
Marlena Kitlińska – Marketing Designer
Quick facts
| Nationality | Polish |
| Previous Job | Graphic Designer |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Create and maintain consistent and beautiful visual design across Meister. |
What do you like most about Vienna?
I love how Vienna is full of surprises. Though there are plenty of cultural and historical attractions for both tourists and citizens, everyday I see that there is so much more to discover beyond this.
What languages do you speak and which is your favorite?
I can speak Polish and English fluently. My German skills are a work in progress (Austrian German is definitely not the easiest language to master considering the endless different dialects). And I don’t have a favorite language－I like them all the same!
What’s your goal for 2022?
Professionally－continue to refine the Meister design!
Privately－stay healthy and happy!
Omer Szerer – Video and Animation Specialist
Quick facts
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Previous Job | Motion Designer |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | I creatively communicate messages by moving pixels across the screen. |
Were you creative as a child?
I am still a child.
Why did you choose Meister?
Mainly because of the snack bar.
Seriously though, the role description also perfectly matched what I wanted to do! After working for different clients in a design agency, it felt like the right time to make a change and work as an in-house designer for a single brand. I want to contribute to developing a brand over time and focus on long-term decisions and strategy.
I also really like Meister as a company, and love the products it makes. Helping millions of people be more productive and creative is an amazing motivation boost to go to work in the morning.
How did you find the onboarding process?
It is awesome to start a new job the way we did at Meister! Onboarding helped me get to know many people from different departments and their roles. We were given a lot of information, but we also had enough breaks in between the sessions. The People and Culture team successfully designed an easy-going yet informative first week, and I appreciated this so much.
We’re still looking! Read our current open positions and apply today!
Ioanna Chrysanthou – Talent Acquisition Manager
Quick facts
| Nationality | Cypriot |
| Previous Job | Global Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Project Officer at Accor |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Finding, attracting and then hiring the most talented techie Lobsters. |
What’s your favorite cafe in Vienna?
One of my favorite coffee shops in Vienna is Coffee Junkie. It’s very cozy and it always has fresh croissants and tasty homemade cupcakes – and of course a good cappuccino!
If we were visiting your hometown what would you recommend we do?
If you ever visit Cyprus and more specifically my hometown Limassol, you should go for a walk along the promenade (called Molos) and around the Old Port. And you absolutely cannot skip going to the beach! In Cyprus, a meze is the perfect way to taste a variety of traditional local specialities and wine, and you can find it in traditional tavernas! Last but not least, for history lovers, the historic site of Kourion and Limassol’s castle offer a unique insight into the history of the civilizations that used to live on the island.
What do you think makes Meister different?
The people! Meister’s values are lived up to day in and day out. Everyone in the company has been so welcoming and approachable since my first day. When great people work beautifully together, it’s easy to see how such fantastic products are built!
Martin Gassner – Talent Acquisition Manager
Quick facts
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Previous Job | Recruiting Coordinator at the Boston Consulting Group |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Hiring awesome people, so the Meister family continues to grow! |
What were your first impressions of Meister?
The warm welcome and large number of new joiners with an international background was fascinating. From the very beginning you feel part of the Meister Family and everyone was open and helpful in every single way. It was also really nice to have an in-person onboarding, because for most companies it seems to be virtual now.
What’s your favorite city to visit?
My favorite city to visit is definitely New York. I’ve been there three times already and it always felt like the very first time. It’s so vibrant, you never get bored!
What skill are you hoping to improve on at Meister?
Since the Meister Suite solves issues of organization and productivity, I hope to really improve in these areas.
Renée Venturoli-Gabriel – Front Office Manager
Quick facts
| Nationality | Italian and Austrian |
| Previous Job | Front Office Supervisor – Hotel |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Make Meister a great place to work for our Lobsters. |
What is most important to you in a professional environment?
There are many important aspects in creating a good work environment, but the most important are definitely transparent communication within a relaxed atmosphere. I also value reliability in a team: it’s important to know you can count on your colleagues.
Which is your favorite Meister product and why?
In the next few days, I’ll have the opportunity to dig deeper into the Meister Suite and find out which tool is my favourite. I believe that we can gain the most from them if we combine them.
What was your favorite part of the onboarding week?
The onboarding was fantastic so far: everybody welcomed me so warmly, I felt at home straight away. One of the most interesting parts of the onboarding week was the introduction to the philosophy and values of the company. The People and Culture team also organized a team lunch and “Buddy Lunch” – a great way to get to know the members of the team.
Nick Willemsens – Customer Success Manager
Quick facts
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Previous Job | Account Manager IoT & SaaS @ Suivo |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Assisting customers on their journey towards a digital collaborative workspace. |
How was it meeting the Customer Success team at Meister?
Wonderful! They were incredibly welcoming, and seeing that the team has great ambitions to bring our customer engagement to the next level was very exciting and inspiring.
What was the most useful thing about your onboarding?
Both the technical and commercial overview. Each of these topics is crucial to understanding Meister’s framework, roadmap, and my future role within these.
What do you think you’ll bring to the Meister team?
I will contribute to the strong team spirit, strategic commercial goals, and make a difference for our customers.
Richard Arocker – Customer Support Lead
Quick facts
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Previous Job | 3rd level Support Team Lead of Nintendo Europe GmbH |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Helping our customers solve their issues professionally, efficiently, and empathically. |
How do you feel about leading a brand new team?
I love it. Being there from the start will allow me to take part in everything, from recruiting the necessary talent and helping streamline workflows to learning and growing together. As a result, we will be able to provide the best support possible.
What is the main reason for a separate customer support team within the customer success department?
While customer success focuses more on revenue growth through active account management strategies, the customer support team will concentrate on our customers by implementing simple and effective processes to help provide fast solutions, keeping our customers happy.
What are you most excited about?
I believe the customer support team plays a crucial role in the public’s perception of Meister. Therefore, I’m super excited to be able to help build this team from the ground up, giving it my own spin while also growing personally with the team.
Kerstin Holzer – German Content Writer
Quick facts
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Previous Job | Marketing Manager at Solvion |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Make our stakeholders happy with inspiring, useful and easy-to-read content. |
How did you feel on your first day at Meister?
I felt really excited to meet everybody and to see the office which I’d heard a lot about– it didn’t disappoint!
In what ways do you think you’ll become more specialized at Meister?
I want to become an artist of punctuated writing. Previously, creating good texts for different channels was unfortunately often just an “I’ll do it on the side” task. However, I’ve always been sensitive to the way people communicate ideas, so at Meister, I expect to see great development in the professionalism of my writing. I hope to not only inform readers, but also inspire them. And who knows, maybe I’ll learn so much that one day I’ll be able to write my own book.
What’s the main difference between Graz and Vienna?
Graz is much “greener”: it has the green-heart-symbol of Styria, alternative stores, farmers markets and so on. I’ve become much more environmentally conscious and minimalist since living in Graz. I love the local mountain, the Schöckl. Last year, my crazy summer routine was to climb it once a week before work.
Interested? Take a look at our current open positions and kickstart your career at Meister!