Product Designer, KAYAK

KAYAK

Location:
Germany, Berlin

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for an expert designer to be a strategic contributor and lead projects for our mobile web and native app platforms. You will work with a diverse team of Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers to build, deliver, and test digital travel products. Your role includes designing high-quality, user-centered app solutions, producing multiple prototypes for A/B experiments, and ensuring scalable designs while considering various constraints and needs.

Job Responsibility:

Understand customer needs in our markets around the world and shape our experiences to meet those needs
take into account existing insights, technical constraints, platform guidelines, and business needs to craft high-quality, user-centered app designs
be autonomous
take full ownership of your work and full responsibility for every last detail
own the success or failure of your design work
rapidly produce multiple concepts and prototypes for A/B experiments, using data and user insights to determine when to deepen exploration or pivot toward more effective solutions that drive user and business impact
practice systems thinking of how to approach scalable design and each of the areas it impacts, both now and in the potential future.

Requirements:

Deep knowledge of Android design patterns, guidelines, and interaction models
proven experience designing at consumer-focused product companies delivering outstanding user experiences
the ability to drive, and ship features inside an ever-growing and experimenting company
excellent communication skills, together with analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
an appreciation of the entire product development process, from problem solving through to detailed interaction and visual design
a user–focused design mentality
experienced in acquiring user feedback, whether its conducting usability studies, performing user research, or crafting options for experimentation
experienced working in a dynamic design process where we let quantitative and qualitative customer data guide our designs
strong time management skills and the ability to be self-directed and prioritize
strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices for mobile platforms, including experience designing for screen readers, color contrast, and adaptable text sizes.

What we offer:

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
company-wide week off a year
no meeting Fridays
paid parental leave
generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
paid volunteer time
development dollars
leadership development
access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
travel discounts
employee resource groups
6 weeks paid vacation
free lunch 2 days per week
pension plan contributions
public transportation subsidies
bike leasing program
monthly social events, massages, Thursday socials, sports teams
a beautiful office in Friedrichshain, Berlin.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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