Junior UX/UI Designer

As a Junior UX/UI Designer at Buynomics, you will be essential in crafting intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing interfaces that drive user satisfaction. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other designers, to create seamless experiences that meet user and business needs. Your work will help shape the direction of our product, ensuring it provides value and delivers an exceptional experience for our users.

What you'll do:  

• Design intuitive and seamless user experiences across the Buynomics application, balancing user needs with business goals.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and other designers to translate business requirements and user insights into intuitive, user-centered interfaces that enhance usability and functionality.
• Design and prototype new features and user flows, ensuring an optimal experience across the Buynomics application.
• Create user journeys, wireframes, sitemaps, and high-fidelity UI designs to enhance the overall usability and accessibility of our product.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and app usage metrics, to inform and refine design decisions, ensuring a data-driven approach to UX.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement designs and ensure seamless integration into the product, guiding UI specifications.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the product’s UX/UI by participating in user testing, gathering feedback, and iterating on design

What you'll need:

Essentials:

• 1-2 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a portfolio showcasing your work on user-centric applications.
• Proficiency in user experience design, including user research, journey mapping, wireframing, and prototyping.
• Strong proficiency in UI design tools like Figma
• Basic understanding of design principles, visual design, and UX methodologies.
• Ability to design and prototype high-quality user interfaces that prioritize usability, accessibility, and visual appeal.
• Experience working in agile teams and collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas and solutions clearly and confidently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience designing for SaaS or enterprise software applications is a plus.
• Knowledge of frontend development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (React.js is a plus).

What we offer:

• Dynamic Environment: Join a truly international and diverse team where your ideas matter.
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid setup with offices located in Cologne.
• Learning Budget: Take advantage of our employee development and education budget to enhance your skills.
• Local Language Classes: Participate in language lessons to support your integration and personal development.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Urban Sports Club membership
• Pizza lunch, drinks and snacks  
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Regular company events