Product Designer (M/F/X)

Our mission at Lingvano is to break down language barriers and build bridges between Deaf and hearing people. The way we do that is by creating easy-to-use sign languages courses for real-life situations that are enjoyed by more than 2 million learners worldwide.

What you will do:

You’ll be an end-to-end designer and foster a culture of user-centricity through best UX practices, leveraging and empowering UX Research and cultivating an environment of consistent experimentation, innovation and validation together with our team of engineers.

User Research

• Identify and frame strategic problems, own the research lifecycle, translate insights and user needs to influence both short and long-term product decisions and roadmaps.
• Engage cross-functional stakeholders to align on research needs and define projects that clearly convey the goals and hypotheses.
• Conduct usability studies using methodologies including interviews, surveys, and relevant approaches to answer the research questions.
• Analyze, synthesize, and interpret study findings into key insights to be delivered to cross-disciplinary stakeholders in clear, concise, and compelling ways.

UX design

• Craft Lingvano user and learning experience including design concepts, wireframes, mockups, prototypes through to final specifications based on user insights, business needs, and industry trends.
• Consider and design within UI standards, accessibility constraints, and responsive design aspects.
• Contribute to create, document, and evolve our design system.

• You have experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodology including, usability, interviewing, concept testing, and surveys.
• You have experience with product research, either in a business, usability, or generative setting.
• You have expertise in mobile app design and development. Preferred expertise in the field of learning and education.
• You prioritise accessibility in all design and research processes, ensuring that Lingvano offers an accessible experience for everyone.
• You have high proficiency in collaborative design tools (we use Figma).

• Flexible working and remote work: work-life balance matters! You choose your working hours within our flexible working scheme.
• Learning and Development: we offer you up to 10% of your weekly working time for personal and professional development.
• Diversity and Inclusion: we live diversity! Lingvano consists of an international team of Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, and hearing employees.
• Free sign languages classes: Do you already know a sign language or are super motivated to learn one? Once a week, you can attend our Beginners/Advanced classes for free.
• Financial support for your commute: we will financially support your eco-friendly commute with an (e-)bike or public transport.

When applying for this role, please include a link to an online portfolio showing a few selected projects you worked on in the past.

What should be highlighted?

• What was your role in the project and the problems and/or business opportunities taken on with your work.
• Methods used to find solutions and tackle challenges, rather than solely focusing on aesthetic refinement and the final product.
• If applicable, the strategy and execution of the entire end-to-end research program.

What steps can you expect in the interview process:

• Get to know call (⏰ 15 minutes)
• First Interview with our Head of Product, Elena (⏰ 60 minutes)
• Take-home challenge (⏰ 4 hours)
• Final interview and get to know the team (~ ⏰ 1.5 hours)

This job is based in Vienna and open to begin immediately; our Vienna location is a firm requirement, but if you cannot start immediately we still encourage you to apply. The gross minimum salary based on 40 hours per week is €50,000 per year. Depending on your qualifications and experience, a higher salary is very likely.

We are looking forward to working with you!