Sr. Product Designer
Job description
About the role
As a Senior Product Designer at Urbansportsclub, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our digital platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and marketing specialists, to create intuitive and engaging designs that enhance our users' fitness journeys. Your expertise will be instrumental in translating complex ideas into user-friendly interfaces, ensuring that our products not only meet business goals but also delight our customers. This position is based in Berlin and offers a full-time engagement, allowing you to immerse yourself in our vibrant company culture.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Lead the design process from concept to execution, ensuring that all design solutions align with user needs and business objectives.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights that inform design decisions and enhance user experiences.
- Collaborate with product managers to define product requirements and translate them into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
- Create and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all digital platforms.
- Work closely with developers to ensure that designs are implemented accurately and efficiently, providing support during the development process.
- Analyze user feedback and metrics to iterate on designs and continuously improve the user experience.
- Participate in design critiques, providing and receiving constructive feedback to foster a culture of design excellence.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, bringing innovative ideas to the team that push the boundaries of user experience design.
- Mentor junior designers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their roles.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to create visually appealing promotional materials that align with our brand identity.
- Engage with stakeholders to present design concepts and gather feedback, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the organization, promoting the importance of design in achieving business success.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in product design or UX/UI design, preferably in a digital product environment.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, demonstrating your design process and problem-solving skills.
- Experience conducting user research and usability testing, with a solid understanding of user-centered design principles.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating intuitive and engaging user experiences.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience working in an agile development environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices in design.
- Previous experience in the fitness or wellness industry is a plus.
- A degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field is preferred.
Skills & tools
- User research and usability testing
- Wireframing and prototyping
- Visual design and branding
- Design systems and style guides
- Collaboration and communication tools (e.g., Slack, Trello, JIRA)
Practical notes
- This position is based in Berlin, and candidates must be eligible to work in Germany.
- The company offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with potential benefits such as health insurance, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are encouraged to apply, as Urbansportsclub is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Join Urbansportsclub and be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about redefining the fitness experience. If you are a creative thinker with a user-centered mindset and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of fitness!