Senior UI/UX Designer (all genders)

Do you want to help shape the society of tomorrow? Then ]init[ is the right place for you. Because our digital solutions are made for people and have social relevance. Sounds exciting? Then join us and work together with over 1,400 ]init[s in interdisciplinary teams at our seven locations – or flexibly from anywhere in Germany.

You design digital applications that people actually use – and you don't just think from the screen, but from the customer goal and user problem. As a Senior UI/UX Designer (all genders), you will be responsible in interdisciplinary project teams for the design and user-centricity of complex specialist applications, portals, and information offerings – in the Public and Health sectors, as well as in regulated industries of the private sector, such as the energy sector.

You move confidently between customer requirements, findings from user research, conception, and visual implementation: You think about design strategically, drive design processes forward, and combine conceptual strength with a high degree of visual precision – also at the interface between design and technical implementation. Design systems are not a byproduct for you, but the backbone of your work: you build them, keep them consistent across products, and ensure they actually reach development. And you use AI where it makes your work better: faster for variations and implementation, broader in research and analysis, more consistent in quality assurance – without giving up control.

• You are responsible for the design process in customer projects, from the vision and definition of the design language to the final UI. You design visually and technically demanding user flows and interfaces for complex applications consistently, accessibly, and implementably.
• You strategically advise our clients and project teams on the further development of their digital products: You combine user perspective and market observation, present options, and justify design decisions in a way that resonates with the client's organization.
• You are responsible for design systems throughout their entire lifecycle and ensure that the design system is lived within the team: documentation, contribution rules, reviews, and training of colleagues and clients.
• You advise clients at eye level, moderate workshops, and make design decisions understandable – even to non-design stakeholders. Where product and communication interact, you think of both together.
• You take on the creative lead for proposals and tenders and present in pitches.
• You use AI tools specifically in the design process and share your experiences within the team.
• You take on the technical leadership of small UX/UI teams in customer projects, provide impetus to the team through design reviews, quality assurance, and mentoring of colleagues.

Must-haves

• At least 5 years of experience in the conception and design of digital products with a focus on UX and UI design.
• Completed degree in Communication Design, Interaction Design, Media Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a comparable qualification.
• In-depth experience in the development, application, and further development of design systems, as well as a strong sense of quality and visual style.
• Proficient in UX methods, the design of complex digital applications, and the requirements for digital accessibility.
• Experience in collaboration with development teams in agile environments, as well as in moderating workshops and presenting design solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing your work from problem definition to final interface, as well as your experience with design systems.
• Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

• Experience in regulated industries such as Public Sector, Health, Energy.
• Experience in the technical leadership of small design teams in customer projects.
• Experience in Art Direction.
• Practical experience with AI-supported products, design processes, prototyping, or code generation.

• Because we care: 30 vacation days and workations within the EU create space for relaxation and new perspectives. This allows for a good balance between work and private life.
• Work with us: Flexible working hours, mobile working, and part-time models enable you to shape work and everyday life in a way that suits you – always coordinated with your team and projects.
• Learn with us: With the ]init[ Academy, training, certifications, and cross-departmental knowledge exchange, you continuously develop professionally and personally.
• Grow with us: Benefit from cross-departmental knowledge exchange and continuously develop together with your colleagues.
• Ride with us: JobRad, public transport subsidy, and other mobility benefits support you in being mobile flexibly and sustainably.
• Start with us: Welcome Week, structured onboarding, and mentorship ensure a successful start and help you quickly settle into your team and projects.

Shape the digital future with us – full-time or part-time, remote or in the office.
We look forward to receiving your application with CV and portfolio, stating your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations.Diversity and equal opportunities are a matter of course for us. We expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities and people with equal status.

As security is important to us and our clients, a confidential security check may be required after an offer has been made, depending on the position.

Federica Santandrea

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