UI/UX Designer (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany
Job Function: Information Technology

State / Province: Germany
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Herzogenaurach
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

At adidas Group, our love of sport drives who we are and what we do. But just as a ball is more than leather and thread, and a shoe more than padding and rubber, we are bigger than our products. We don’t just work to create faster shoes and lighter fabrics: We strive to help athletes everywhere perform their best. We believe that it’s hard work inventing the future of sport, and that’s why we love it; that when you push your limits, you make it possible for others to push theirs.

At adidas Group, this drive it what connects us, whether we’re working for TaylorMade, adidas or Reebok. We’re all working toward a future motivated by passion, original thinking, and the desire to build upon a proud legacy.

Purpose

Support Global IT with interaction design services.

Key Accountabilities

· Deliver and UI and interaction design services to projects, work streams or initiatives, as allocated by UX consultants and/or superiors for all IT departments.
· Shared responsibility for Design System, UI guidelines for internal applications
· Consult stakeholders on approaches and best practice in the field of interaction design.

Individual key responsibilities

· Evolve and apply Design System, guidelines for platforms and technologies in use (custom built solutions, HMTL/CSS; SharePoint; SAP UI 5,)
· Collaborate with and manage external partners in the field of interaction design; governance role with regards to applying the Design System
· Provide design services to the projects/ programs the UX Team supports, while closely collaborating with other UX Team members involved in the servicing process (like the UX consultant, user researchers or usability testers, internal and external): wireframes, standard templates for reuse, visual design, interactive prototypes, mobile/desktop interfaces, information architecture, card sorting, navigation design, scenario-creation,…
· Help drive institutionalization of Human-Centered Design.

Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience

· Indepth, up to date knowledge about UI design, interaction design, information design
· Good knowledge of front-end technologies and development
· Strong skills regarding design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Invision, etc.
· Good knowledge of the usability field; experience with methods such as card sorting, user journeys
· Excellent analytical skills, structured working style
· Strong communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation skills (small and large groups)
· Good planning and organizational skills
· Experience with and ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment with different cultures
· Ability to be self-directed while working under tight deadlines
· Pro-active mindset, ability to think end-to-end
· Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required
· Fluent English (verbal and written)

Qualifications

· College or university degree with focus on interaction design, user interface design or related areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive work experience in the field of interaction design
· Experience in a LEAN or Agile environment

We're looking forward to receiving your application!

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