The posting
ABOUT US
Zenjob https://www.zenjob.com/en/ is an AI-powered flexible staffing platform that has efficiently connected companies and temporary workers since 2015. Companies use our platform to book ready-to-work staff in real time, while students use our app to find part-time jobs that conveniently fit around their studies. Over 40,000 students and 1,000 partner companies from logistics, retail, and hospitality in all major German cities share our belief that good work is not a coincidence. It is the result of innovative technology and genuine commitment. Good work starts here.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Designer to join our team. You are going to play a key role in shaping user experiences across Zenjob’s platform. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working hands-on across discovery, ideation, and execution, owning complex problem spaces end-to-end while collaborating closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Data partners.
This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex workflows, and is excited about leveraging AI-enabled tools to move faster, prototype smarter, and continuously improve the quality of design outcomes.
You’ll contribute to the product strategy through design, help evolve our design system, and act as a strong craft and quality role model within the team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Own end-to-end design for complex product areas, from problem discovery to high-quality execution, with clear accountability for contributing to product goals and KPIs and owning the impact of design decisions
- Design and prototype with a focus on responsive and adaptive design principles, ensuring a seamless and accessible user experience across all devices
- Conduct user research to uncover insights into user behaviors, needs, and pain points, especially in enterprise contexts, and utilize these insights to inform product decisions and build great products
- Be a trusted partner to product managers, engineers and stakeholders to shape solutions early and iterate fast
- Advocate for user-centric thinking and design excellence throughout the product lifecycle
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 6+ years of experience as a UX Designer working on digital products
- A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design work and measurable business impact
- Curiosity and openness toward AI-assisted design tools and new ways of working
- Proven experience collaborating in cross-functional product teams with Product and Engineering
- Strong UX fundamentals, with a sharp eye for interaction, visual design, and usability
- Ability to turn complex, real-world workflows into simple and intuitive experiences
- Confidence working in ambiguous problem spaces and making informed trade-offs between user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
- A hands-on mindset with high ownership and accountability for outcomes
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain design decisions with confidence
- Fluency or professional proficiency in German is a huge plus
WHAT WE OFFER
- Innovative mission: Together we create something new. Work in a dynamic set-up where you learn a lot and your every idea is heard.
- Unique team spirit: We can rely on each other blindly and celebrate all successes together as a team.
- Vacation: Recreation and further education is important, which is why we offer 28 days of paid vacation (increased by 1 day for every 2 calendar years of service with us, up to a maximum of 30 days), 1 day of special leave for community service, 5 days of paid educational leave, and the possibility of unpaid leave
- Hybrid working model: We love our brand new office in Prenzlauer Berg. But sometimes you need a little more flexibility. Zenjob’s flexible working model combines the best of both worlds, so you can work remotely up to 2 days / week (1 day, during the first 6 months, so we can guarantee you the best onboarding).
- Dog-lover: If you have a dog, feel free to bring it with you. We don’t bite and always have a bowl of water in our range of drinks
- Personal growth: Ongoing focus on your personal development (annual training budget of EUR 750, mentoring opportunities, constant career development conversations)
- Healthy mind in a healthy body: With us you will receive a 30 EUR Urban Sports Club grant to keep you fit. In addition, we have a small sports room in the office ourselves.
- Always mobile: You will receive EUR 40 credit per month for NAVIT, https://www.navit.com/ a sustainable mobility tool for public transport, bike sharing and much more.
- Legendary Events: Quarterly team events, winter and summer parties, budget for birthdays and anniversaries of our employees
If this sounds good, then we’d love to find out more about you! Apply and send in your application.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to judging every qualified individual on their ability, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. There is no need to add your photo and age to the application.
