Your tasks – this is what awaits you in detail
You influence our product and shape product strategy based on research and dataYou identify customer needs and problems that are worth solvingYou break down large problems into simple solutions and drive them from concept through completionYou know how to pragmatically scope your work, knowing when a quick prototype is enough and when a complex problem needs deep architectural rigorYou function as an equal partner with the Product Manager on product discovery and measure your impact on the success of your productYou help create a unified, end-to-end experience through close collaboration with Product Managers, Engineers, and Data Analysts across teams, testing your designs regularly through customer interviews and usability testingYou champion user experience across the organization, using clear, evidence-based rationale to articulate design decisionsYou raise the bar on design quality across the organization and collaborate with our growing internal Product Design practice
Your profile – this is what we expect from you
You have extensive experience in designing digital products, including information architecture, visual design, and interaction design, ideally in an e-commerce environmentYou have a proven track record of working in interdisciplinary teams and are a true team playerYou know how to effectively leverage AI and no-code tools to streamline the design process, maximize productivity, and clear space for deep, strategic design workYou are able to bring ideas to life by setting up prototypes and quickly iterating on them early and often using qualitative and quantitative user research methodsYou are familiar with product discovery techniques, such as usability labs and A/B testingYou can think holistically about product strategy and visionYou are able to skillfully align user needs with strategic business goals to drive product successYou excel at using data-driven KPIs and strategic OKRs to maximize product value and impactYou are fluent in English (C1) and comfortable in a dynamic, international environment
What we offer
Create your own work-life balance: You have the flexibility to choose between working remotely (within Germany) or from one of our locations in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or in Berlin!Do you want to move to Germany? No problem – we offer you an attractive relocation package to give you a smooth start. Urban Sports Club and RSG Group Fitness Studios: Get top deals for fitness, swimming, yoga and moreMental Well-Being: We support you on your well-being journey with special offerings such as Instahelp, the digital platform for online psychological counselingVacation & Sabbatical: Enjoy 30 days of vacation per year and the opportunity to take a sabbatical once you have been part of the team for a certain period!Option for Pluxee restaurant vouchers: Buy Pluxee vouchers through us and benefit from tax-advantaged meal allowances!‘Deutschlandticket’: We subsidise your train season ticket for more mobilityEmployee Discount: You will receive a monthly coupon for Kaufland.deFree choice of operating system: MacOS or Ubuntu Linux, it’s up to youBoost your growth: Benefit from our online language learning programs, diverse in-house training, and our automated 360-degree feedback. We cover the costs for relevant conferences, training opportunities, and approved team workshops to strengthen personal interactionsThis is who we are: Our dynamic culture combines flat hierarchies, a start-up mentality, an international team of over 65 nationalities, and the strength of the Schwarz Group to provide you an agile and secure working environment.We are team players: From day one, you will connect not only with your team but also with others through our digital onboarding journey, the buddy program, and regular team and company events, all-hands meetings, powerful mornings, and much more!
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Who we are
We are the tech powerhouse behind Kaufland’s international online marketplaces and a company within the Schwarz Group. Driven by a start-up mentality and working on an equal footing within flat hierarchies, we develop the best marketplace solutions for our customers, sellers and partners. #FromEuropeForEurope
Day by day, our Tech & Product Team of about 400 experts pursues the goal of creating the best possible customer shopping experience for our online marketplace. Through innovative technical developments, they not only create an outstanding shopping experience but also lay the foundation for an optimal selling experience for our sellers. Learn more about our division, areas, and cross-functional teams here!