UI/UX Designer (m/f/d)

Introduction

PetRhein GmbH is an innovative company in the pet supply sector. We distribute smart products for cats and dogs that enrich the lives of pets and their owners. 

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an engaged UI/UX Designer (m/f/d) for a full-time position (40 hrs/week) starting immediately

Your Tasks

User-Centered Design Development:

  • Develop and optimize intuitive and aesthetically pleasing User Interfaces (UI) for our web and mobile platforms that meet the needs of our target audiences.
  • Implement and maintain a coherent and brand-compliant design system that ensures a consistent user experience across all digital touchpoints.

Conceptualization and Prototyping:

  • Create detailed wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visually represent design concepts and ideas and align these with stakeholders and the development team.
  • Utilize tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar to accurately implement design concepts and quickly create iterations.

User Research and Testing:

  • Conduct regular user research, including user interviews, surveys, and competitive analyses, to gain valuable insights into the needs and behavior patterns of our users.
  • Plan and conduct usability tests to validate and optimize the usability and functionality of design solutions.
  • Analyze user data and feedback to make data-driven design decisions that enhance conversion rates and customer satisfaction.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with product management, the development team, and other relevant departments to ensure that design requirements
  • are considered.
  • Present and defend design decisions to internal stakeholders and clients, based on well-founded arguments and user-centered design principles.

 Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay informed about current trends in UI/UX design, web technologies, and best practices to develop innovative design solutions.
  • Continuously monitor and analyze the performance of user interfaces and develop strategies for the continuous improvement of the user experience.

Documentation and Knowledge Management:

  • Document design processes, guidelines, and decisions to ensure sustainable knowledge management and a clear handover to the development team.
  • Develop and maintain design libraries and style guides to ensure the consistency and reusability of design components.

Focus on Conversion Optimization:

  • Work on the design of landing pages, checkout processes, and other critical touchpoints to maximize the conversion rate and improve the user experience.
  • Develop A/B tests and other experimental approaches to empirically validate design decisions and measure effectiveness. 

 

Your Profile

  • Completed studies in graphic design, interaction design, communication design, or a comparable field.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, ideally in an e-commerce environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar programs.
  • Strong sense of aesthetics and design as well as a deep understanding of user-centered thinking.
  • Experience conducting user research and usability tests.
  • Ability to present complex issues in a simple and understandable manner.
  • Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
  • High initiative, creativity, and attention to detail. 

 

We Offer

  • Exciting and innovative work environment in a dynamic team
  • Opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas
  • Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office
  • Attractive compensation and additional benefits
  • A pet-friendly work environment   

 

If we have piqued your interest, please send us your complete application documents by email to bewerbung@petrhein.de.

Contact person:

Xue Sun

HR Manager