Senior UI/UX Designer (all genders)

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential digital services organization in their search for a Senior UI/UX Designer to join their interdisciplinary project teams in Köln.

In this role, you will own the design process for complex client projects from initial vision through final implementation. You'll be responsible for creating sophisticated user flows and interfaces for enterprise applications, portals, and information systems across regulated industries including public sector, healthcare, and energy.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading the complete design process from strategic vision and design language definition through final UI delivery
• Designing visually and functionally complex user interfaces that are consistent, accessible, and implementation-ready
• Providing strategic consultation to clients and project teams on digital product evolution, combining user insights with market observation
• Managing design systems throughout their lifecycle, including documentation, contribution guidelines, reviews, and training for team members and clients
• Moderating workshops and presenting design decisions clearly to non-design stakeholders
• Taking creative leadership in proposals and pitches
• Deploying AI tools strategically within design processes and sharing knowledge with the team
• Providing technical leadership for small UX/UI teams on client projects, conducting design reviews, quality assurance, and mentoring colleagues

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital product conception and design with focus on UX and UI design
• Completed degree in Communication Design, Interaction Design, Media Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or comparable qualification
• Extensive experience developing, applying, and evolving design systems with strong quality standards and visual sensibility
• Confident application of UX methods, design of complex digital applications, and digital accessibility requirements
• Experience collaborating with development teams in agile environments and moderating workshops
• Strong portfolio demonstrating your work from problem statement through final interface, including design system experience
• Excellent German and English language skills, written and verbal

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in regulated industries such as public sector, healthcare, or energy
• Experience leading small design teams on client projects
• Art direction experience
• Practical experience with AI-supported products, design processes, prototyping, or code generation

How We Work with You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and goals. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication should flow through our recruiting team to ensure the best outcome for your candidacy.

Pay

Compensation will be discussed based on your experience and qualifications during the screening process.

The position offers flexible working arrangements including remote options, full-time or part-time schedules, 30 vacation days, professional development opportunities, and mobility benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.