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Posted 5 months ago
Requirements and responsibilities
What you'll do...You’ll be improving the user experience and interface of different areas of Kraken, and help shape how our users will interact with them.Work day-to-day in a cross-functional team with different stakeholders (developers, PMs, users, clients) when designing new features and productsCollaborate to building and maintaining our Design system, its library, documentation and patternsWork on User research, UX and UI end-to-endShare designs for feedback early & often and offer design feedback to other team membersPlan and facilitate workshops, user interviews, usability testing and discovery activities to understand how we can best meet users’ needsConfidently delegate smaller tasks and projects to more junior designers, to better prioritise your timeRefining and adding to our design process documentation, onboarding materials and trying out new design processes with the team where possibleCommunicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues, successfully supporting in defining roadmaps for projects with big picture strategyWhat you'll need...At least 2 years of professional experience designing digital productsExperience using Design Systems and component librariesHigh proficiency with Figma - It is our main design toolDesign processes, knowing what steps are needed and which ones can be skipped based on the specific project or problem you are working onExperience working with teams composed of designers, PMs, Front-End and Back-End developersAttention to detail when designing, being precise and ensuring something is done well rather than fast but poorlyThe ability to focus on user needs and knowing how to improve usability/UXA focus on accessibility and inclusion when designing components, interfaces and interactionsFluent English + more languages are beneficial.You'll also need to a have at least a basic understanding of/experience with:Considering front-end frameworks (Bootstrap, React…), HTML and CSS to be able to communicate your designs with devs and find workarounds when feasibility issues occurParticipating in project stand-up meetings with developersUsage of project management software like Asana, knowledge of the agile process and organising work with tasksKnowledge of web accessibility and designing for accessibilityUsing analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar…)Performing user interviews and user testingKraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Australia. In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.7. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference, please contact us at [email protected] and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.Our (i) Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Notice, (ii) Website Privacy Notice and (iii) Cookie Notice govern the collection and use of your personal data in connection with your application and use of our website. These policies explain how we handle your data and outline your rights under applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your information, object to processing, or withdraw consent. By applying, you acknowledge that you’ve read, understood and consent to these termsWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.Apply for this job
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