We are looking for an experienced Interaction Designer (div/f/m) based in Switzerland to join our local team and craft digital experiences that meet user needs and achieve client goals. As part of our team, you will design solutions that tackle complex challenges while delivering real value to users. Working as a Senior Interaction Designer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to projects for global and regional Love Brands, creating work that stands out and leaves a lasting impression.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop concepts for complex digital products using a user-centered design approach.
- Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile applications.
- Plan and conduct user research and usability testing to enhance the functionality and effectiveness of designs.
- Manage the design process in close collaboration with project teams, including project management, UX research, and development.
- Provide expert guidance to clients and present compelling design concepts.
- Design and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints.
- Uphold high standards in project planning and ensure quality control throughout all project phases.
- Mentor junior designers, fostering their growth and supporting clients with training on design-related topics.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance design practices and processes.
What we are looking for
- Several years of experience as an Interaction Designer specializing in the conception and implementation of digital products
- A proven track record of agency experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of client collaboration and managing dynamic project workflows.
- A balance of creative and analytical thinking, enabling effective solutions for complex challenges.
- Expertise in Figma, with hands-on experience in design systems, interactive components, and animated prototypes.
- A solid understanding of design principles and current trends within the UX field.
- Strong skills in articulating and presenting design decisions clearly and convincingly to diverse audiences.
- Full accountability for projects, with experience mentoring and guiding junior designers.
- A mindset that values teamwork, flat hierarchies, and mutual respect, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.
- A commitment to continuously refining and evolving design standards within the team.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English and German.
We Offer
- Hybrid working: You can work from home, our spacious and well-equipped office in Zurich, or our cozy office in Bern – offering a quiet space to focus.
- Time off: We work on the basis of a 40-hour workweek and annual working hours, giving you the flexibility to decide when your workday begins and ends. You’ll receive 25 paid holidays days off per year and an additional personal day off. Additionally, you have the option to take unpaid leave.
- Salary System: We believe in a salary system that values all roles equally while recognizing individual contributions. Our model combines function- and performance-based principles, ensuring clear processes for everyone to grow and be rewarded.
- Flexible Benefits: We offer various Benefit Packages that can be used to support personal well-being or professional development.
Who We Are?
We are pioneers at heart: we are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care: Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact: Since 2021, we have been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified, reflecting our dedication to creating work that benefits people, clients, and the planet.
Are You ready?
We look forward to receiving a short cover letter where you tell us a bit about yourself, your motivation, and your goals. Please attach your CV and portfolio, then reach out to us via our careers page. We will get back to you within a week.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
