UX Designer (m/f/x)

Posted Apr 18

Job description

Who You Will Work For:

Makersite is an award-winning data software company that empowers teams to manage product sustainability, cost, and compliance; simultaneously, from a web browser. Our mission is to help manufacturing companies make better decisions and create safer, more sustainable products through data-driven analysis. We believe that technology can help corporations to have a more positive impact on their environment. That is why we developed a platform that uses cutting-edge technology, big data, and breakthrough algorithms to deliver product intelligence, unlike anything on the market.

For manufacturing companies with complex supply chains that want to accelerate product development, build resilience, or reduce costs, Makersite is a disruptive digital twin platform that uses AI to connect and enrich cross-departmental data into live models for analysis, collaboration, and decision support. Digital twins can be used to understand how externalities like regulations, supply shortages, etc. affect a business and help teams evaluate scenarios considering multiple criteria like costs, environment, compliance, etc. at the same time.

Who We Are Looking For:

Makersite is seeking a talented and experienced UX Designer to lead the revamping of our user experience. As a key member of our team, you will have the freedom to make impactful decisions that shape the overall product, ensuring an intuitive and engaging user experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B SaaS, experience with complex products, and a keen interest in sustainability and the domains in which we operate in.

Lead the strategic planning and execution of UX improvements across multiple products or projects.
Conduct comprehensive UX research to understand user needs, pain points, and behaviors.
Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to gather insights and drive innovation.
Develop information architecture and user flows to optimize navigation and usability.
Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces, leveraging existing UI designs where appropriate.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.
Implement user testing and iterate designs based on feedback and data-driven insights.
Advocate for user-centric approach and champion best practices in UX design.

Job requirements

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
Proven experience as a UX Designer in a B2B SaaS environment.
Strong portfolio showcasing previous work on complex products and projects.
Proficiency in working with numerical or graph data and translating complex information into user-friendly designs.
Experience in implementing strategic plans for UX improvements and driving measurable outcomes.
Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, or Figma.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale.
Pragmatic mindset with a continuous learning mentality, staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
Passion for sustainability and an understanding of how technology can drive positive change in the enterprise manufacturing space.

Locations:

Berlin, Stuttgart, Munich or remote (EU)
Full-time role.

What You Can Expect from Us:

Belonging - Be part of the sustainability megatrend
Development – a steep learning curve who, remotely, both personally and professionally
Pride - Do amazing work with an international, vibrant, and passionate top-class team.
Passion - International customers who love what we do and share our vision.
Remote Working - Work 100% remotely if you like (in the EU)
Values-driven culture - we're proud of our culture.
Time-Off - 30 days of paid time off per year.
Technology – State-of-the-art equipment.
Competitive salary

What To Expect When You Apply

If this sounds like something that excites you, we want to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your detailed CV together with a cover letter. If it’s a match, we’ll invite you to a series of interviews.

We try to keep the process short and sweet, to welcome you at Makersite as soon as possible!

Support – If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to beat at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.

So, What Does It Mean to Work at Makersite?

At Makersite, we come together with a shared purpose to help companies around the world improve their products, so they are more successful while being mindful of their customers and the environment. Therefore, we believe everyone deserves to work in a collaborative, open-minded, and inspiring environment. We work hard to make sure everyone has the support they need to thrive. Our 3 core values are diversity, purpose, and collaboration:

We believe that good ideas come from anywhere. We embrace diversity and look for team members who have different skills but similar values.
We want to make a significant impact on the take, make, waste economy of today. We believe that technology can provide solutions that enable this and work hard to make our ideas a reality.
No politics, no drama, no slacking. We believe in technology-enabled collaboration. Whether you are working remotely or in our offices, you will always find someone to help you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Makersite, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that diverse teams are the best teams and we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation (and any other status protected by applicable law).

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.