Product Designer (UX/UI) (m/f/d)
What we do
Labforward is a technology start-up developing ground breaking Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products that help scientists on their quest to make groundbreaking discoveries.
Our solutions help scientists to get better data, innovate faster and work better together. We are building the operating system of the lab, connecting data, devices and researchers. We will never stop innovating to enhance productivity at the bench with technology while at the same time making complex data and processes easy to handle.
About the role
An outstanding and intuitive user experience is key to delivering high quality products to millions of users. As we continue to lead in the laboratory technology space, you and your team will have the opportunity to help reshape and define the way scientists make discoveries. With your UI/UX expertise, we want to continue to push the envelope for change in science and technology.
We provide products for the world's greatest minds, so we are looking for an exceptional Product Designer to own the end-to-end design process for one of our product teams. You will be reporting to the Product Design Lead.
What you will do
- Actively participate in ideation processes, product discovery and design sprints
- Provide static designs and prototypes, while assessing their technical feasibility
- Maintain UI component and asset libraries
- Assist engineers and facilitate development when needed
- Help to constantly improve processes in the product team and in the company
- Participate in user testing sessions
Our current tech stack
- Prototyping: Figma, UXPin
- Project Management: Jira, Confluence, Github
- Front-end: Aurelia, React
About you
- You have 3+ years experience as a Product Designer, preferably in providing designs for at least one digital SaaS B2B product
- You have worked with mobile and responsive design
- You are proficient in Figma for prototyping.
- You are able to abstract information from complex architectures and have an agile working methodology
- You are proficient in English and have at least German B1
- You are a team player and a good communicator with great level of self organization and time management
Nice to have
- Knowledge and experience from scientific laboratories
- Knowledge of the utilized frontend technologies (Aurelia, React)
What we offer
- Tailored onboarding and training to help you adapt to your role
- Regular 1:1 and feedback with your manager
- Open working atmosphere & flat hierarchies, where you are free to contribute ideas and work on your own creative initiatives
- Working in a dynamic startup environment with an international team
- Home office or office? Working hours? You decide yourself
- Modern equipment (laptop, monitor, etc.)
- German or Business English language courses to develop your communication skills
- €1000/year for your personal and professional growth
- 28 days of annual leave
- Access to Mental Health Support and regular team & company events (TGIF, Summer Retreat, etc.)
Sounds interesting?
Come join our dynamic team and help us make a difference!
About the team
We brought together a diverse team of passionate scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs committed to simplifying the life of laboratory teams and helping them in their quest to bring innovations and discoveries to the world.
Diversity makes us stronger. However different you may be, come as you are, be part of the team and help us become better. Our diversity and inclusion policy is based on respect and communication. We value each team member for their strengths and weaknesses and cherish complementarity. A healthy work-life balance is encouraged and supported. Our office in Berlin is equipped with an elevator to ensure accessibility for everyone.
Why work at Labforward?
Our products matter - the software we create assists scientists in the laboratory, making their job easier and clearing the path for groundbreaking discoveries.
Our employees matter - Labforward offers the unique opportunity to grow into your role and shape it how you see fit, with flexible hours and remote working policies, a yearly budget for learning, a company pension plan and many more! For a detailed list please visit our career site.
Our culture matters - we are a small and international company: our team is supportive, agile and inclusive, we often run staff social events to strengthen the team dynamic.
Our mission matters - working at a startup means that you will contribute to exciting and innovative projects that are changing the laboratory environment for the better.
