Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, connecting 48+ million active customers, brands and partners across 23 markets. Our aspiration is to reimagine fashion for the good of all and be a more sustainable platform that is inclusive by design. Product Design at Zalando is a community of 200+ product designers, content designers, and user researchers.
We are part of Zalando and 1 of Europe's leading online outlets for fashion and lifestyle products in 14 European countries. We offer our members daily, time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price. Our highly engaged customers come back every day for the excitement of discovering a surprising product they may not have been looking for – or were not able to afford before – but that they'd love to upgrade their wardrobe with. Our growing product design team is a key part of developing and driving our strategic vision, and evolving the culture of product development within this incredibly successful business, in continuous growth mode.
WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated UI/UX designer with advanced prototyping and visual design skills, coupled with strong expertise in user experience design. You should have a proven track record of contributing to and working with design systems, leveraging tokens to create cohesive, scalable designs.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team that includes a Product Manager, Engineering Manager, and Product Analyst to drive key projects focused on growth. Additionally, you will contribute to initiatives aligned with company-wide priorities and compliance requirements. Your efforts will also help ensure accessibility (a11y) standards are met to deliver inclusive, high-quality user experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting product discovery processes.
Defining and leading solution design efforts.
Building strong connections with stakeholders and aligning on design goals.
Creating assets and detailed design specifications for developers.
Conducting design QA to uphold quality and consistency standards.
Documenting design patterns and integrating them into the design system portal.
We value a passion for UX and UI design, paired with exceptional attention to detail. Collaboration and communication are essential to this role, as you will work closely with both the design system team and cross-functional colleagues.
An interest in emerging technologies such as AI is highly regarded and will add value to this role.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
Have a degree in Digital Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a designer, with a strong track record of delivering robust and scalable customer experiences in collaboration with stakeholders, engineers, and other designers.
Highly motivated and self-organized, with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
Strong understanding of design concepts and the ability to bring clarity to ambiguous, strategic projects.
Fluent in design software like Figma; experience with CMS tools is a plus.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Passionate about UX & UI design, with a sharp eye for the finer details.
Deep expertise in building and working with design systems ensuring consistency and scalability.
Well-versed in accessibility (a11y) standards to create inclusive and human-centered designs.
Skilled in user research, UX, and UI design to craft seamless and holistic customer journeys.
Enthusiastic about designing innovative technology products with a human-centered approach, ensuring they serve real-world needs.
Understanding the importance of details, teamwork, and feedback to drive impactful results.
A genuine interest in fashion or openness to developing a passion for it.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
