Working Student Designer (Design System) – Heartbeat AI (m/f/d) at 1komma5grad

The role

This is a Working Student Designer position focused on the Heartbeat AI product design system at 1KOMMA5°. The role involves shaping a shared design language through components, tokens, and documentation to ensure consistency across the platform. You will balance high autonomy with a deliberate approach to design architecture while utilizing modern AI tools.

What you'll do

• Contribute to a scalable and code-aligned design system for Heartbeat
• Audit and document UI components tokens and design patterns
• Support engineering and design teams with reusable building blocks
• Utilize AI tools like Claude and Cursor to iterate on design workflows
• Collaborate with partners to ensure design decisions are easy to follow
• Maintain consistency across the virtual power plant interface

What you'll bring

• Current enrollment in a UX or Interaction Design degree program
• Strong interest in design systems and scalable architecture
• Proficiency in Figma and curiosity about AI-assisted workflows
• Ability to work autonomously and propose proactive solutions
• Professional fluency in English with German as an optional plus

Your impact

You will play a vital role in streamlining the product development process by building a robust design foundation. Your work on the design system will enable teams to ship features faster and more consistently, ultimately supporting the company mission to transition 1.5 million households to renewable energy.