Remote Lead Product Designer (f/m/d) - 100% remote / Fulltime (freelance)

a) Tasks:

• Design Leadership:

• Lead the design process from concept to execution for various digital products.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Establish and maintain design standards and guidelines.

• User Research:

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analysis to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and other artifacts to represent user needs and experiences.

• Collaboration:

• Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and design specifications.
• Facilitate design sprints, workshops, and brainstorming sessions to generate ideas and solutions.

• Prototyping and Testing:

• Create wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes using design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Conduct A/B testing and iterate on designs based on feedback and data analysis.

• Strategic Vision:

• Contribute to the product vision and strategy by understanding market trends and user needs.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles across the organization.

b) Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design process, problem-solving skills, and user-centered design solutions.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with design process at a Startup company.
• Proven experience in design system and design process implementation.
• UX consulting experience is an advantage.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.

Please apply with your portfolio or with a link to your portfolio.