About Company
Imagine crafting digital experiences that truly resonate and solve real-world problems. That’s the daily reality at Career.zycto. We’re an innovative force, committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, creating intuitive and impactful products that delight users globally. For a Product Designer, this means an unparalleled opportunity to influence every stage of the product lifecycle, contributing directly to our success while growing your expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Join us and shape the future of our user-centric solutions.
Job Description
Are you a visionary Product Designer eager to translate complex ideas into elegant, intuitive, and highly functional user experiences? Career.zycto is seeking a passionate and driven Product Designer to join our dynamic team in Schwerin. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of our digital products, from initial concept through to successful launch and iteration. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, possesses a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and has a proven track record of delivering exceptional design solutions.
As a Product Designer at Career.zycto, you won’t just be pushing pixels; you’ll be a strategic partner, working closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define problems, explore solutions, and validate designs with real users. Your day-to-day will involve conducting thorough user research, synthesizing findings into actionable insights, and translating these insights into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs. You’ll champion usability and accessibility, ensuring our products are not only beautiful but also intuitive and inclusive for all users.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our design system, establishing best practices and maintaining consistency across our growing product suite. You will advocate for the user at every turn, bringing their voice into discussions and decisions, and continuously seeking ways to improve their experience. If you are excited by the challenge of solving complex problems through elegant design, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a significant impact on innovative products, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full design lifecycle from discovery and research to ideation, detailed design, and implementation support.
- Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to uncover user needs, behaviors, and motivations.
- Translate user research findings and business requirements into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other designers to define product strategies and create feasible, impactful designs.
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing results, and data analytics.
- Develop and maintain our design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and reusability across all products.
- Present and articulate design decisions to stakeholders, advocating for user-centered principles and best practices.
- Stay informed on industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our design practices.
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning within the design team.
Required Skills
- Proven experience (3+ years) in Product Design, UX/UI Design, or a similar role.
- A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and demonstrating your design process from concept to completion.
- Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
- Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and accessibility standards.
- Experience conducting and synthesizing user research (qualitative and quantitative).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience contributing to or managing a design system.
- Familiarity with front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to better understand technical constraints.
- Experience with animation and micro-interactions.
- Experience designing for complex enterprise software or SaaS products.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
- Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
- Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, workshops, and courses.
- A vibrant, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.
- State-of-the-art equipment and a comfortable office environment.
- Team-building events and social gatherings.
- Pension scheme contribution.
- Subsidized public transport ticket.
How to Apply
Ready to shape the future of design? Click on the application link below to submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and passion for product design. We look forward to reviewing your unique contributions!
