Product Designer

**Hey, You Nice to meet you**: As the super-platform for non-professional soccer in Europe, we bring pro-level experiences (news, data, gamification) to the mega-community of +190 million footballers and soccer fans. We are a startup founded in 2021 in Cologne, Germany. Our team consists of smart and "hungry" members working on Prematch in our offices in Cologne and Berlin (Marketing & Business Team) or remotely across Europe (Tech & Product Team). We are supported by partners like adidas, Krombacher, Flaschenpost, and Scalable Capital, but there are still some bangers in the pipeline that you can be excited about Furthermore, we are supported by successful investors like Ralf Reichert, the CEO of ESL, and the entrepreneur Verena Pausder. Notably, footballers Serge Gnabry and David Raum, as well as the Jürgen Klopp family office, are also invested in Prematch, adding to our stellar support network. **Already a good match if you....**: - live within the EU - like to work in a small team & startup That fits already? Then you should read on **Main information**: - Remote option: you decide - 100% remote (Germany or EU-wide), top office in Cologne/Berlin or a combination of both - Start: Immediately (flexible start) - Scope: full time - Department: Product **For this we need you**: We’re seeking a talented Product Designer to lead our design efforts in creating intuitive and delightful user experiences. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our product, from conceptualizing new features to refining existing ones. Your expertise in user research, interaction design, and visual design will be key in crafting solutions that meet our users’ needs and drive engagement. Working closely with our development and product teams, you’ll turn insights into beautiful, functional designs that enhance our user experience and contribute to our product’s success. Still exciting? Continue here **Your mission**: - Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate product goals into innovative design solutions - Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions - Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for new features and improvements - Ensure design consistency and coherence across the entire product - Take on further design tasks across departments (e.g. Brand Partnerships) **What do you need**: - At least 2 years of experience as a Product Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills (ideally with a focus on mobile interfaces) - Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite) - Degree in product design, UX/UI design, human-computer interaction or a related field - Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and responsive design - Experience in conducting user research and usability testing - Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction - Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate design ideas and prototypes **Advantage but not a must**: - Previous working experience in a fast-paced startup environment is highly beneficial - Some experience working with motion design **Why us?**: - Be one of the first to make Prematch great - A salary that stands up to the competition - Shares (VSOP) for employees - you participate directly in success - Flexible work culture, with all remote options - You will be equipped with suitable IT by us - Flexible working hours and at least 25 days of vacation per year - Regular team events and offsites **Right up your alley?**: We can't wait to find out more about you