Head of UX/UI Design (m/f/d) DE875006/LI

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment; Aschaffenburg; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital logistics firm is searching for a Head of UX / UI Design to shape product experiences across multiple countries. This strategic leadership role involves owning the User Experience and Visual Design strategy and developing a company-wide UX vision. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in UX / UI design processes and has effectively managed design teams. Strong expertise in tools like Figma and Sketch, along with excellent communication skills in English, is essential. This role offers a hybrid work model and significant influence on product direction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading end-to-end UX / UI design processes.
• 3+ years building and managing design teams.
• Proven track record implementing Design Thinking methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own the User Experience and Visual Design strategy.
• Develop and implement a company-wide UX vision and culture.
• Lead the end-to-end design process.

Skills

User Experience and Visual Design strategy

Design Thinking principles

Excellent communication skills in English

Leadership in UX / UI design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Maze

Job description

Location: Frankfurt area | Hybrid | International scope

Welcome to the future of connected commerce & delivery

Join one of Europe’s largest digital logistics and commerce networks.

Every year, hundreds of millions of consumers and businesses rely on our platforms and services to move goods seamlessly across borders.

Behind this scale stands a growing international product and technology organization that designs digital experiences used daily by millions of users.

We are now building the next generation of our global design capability – and this is where you come in.

As Head of UX / UI Design, you will shape how our products feel, look and work across multiple countries, brands and touchpoints.

This is a strategic leadership role with real influence on product direction, customer experience and design culture.

Your mission – impactful & hands‑on

• Own the User Experience and Visual Design strategy across all digital products and services
• Develop and implement a company-wide UX vision and culture
• Define and measure KPIs to evaluate design effectiveness and business impact
• Lead the end‑to‑end design process (research, empathy, ideation, prototyping, testing, final UI)
• Continuously improve design workflows, standards and collaboration models
• Embed Design Thinking principles throughout cross‑functional teams
• Build, evolve and scale a global design system to ensure consistency, usability and scalability
• Hire, mentor and develop a high‑performing design team
• 5+ years leading end‑to‑end UX / UI design processes
• 3+ years building and managing design teams
• Expert knowledge of tools like Figma, Sketch, Maze or comparable software
• Experience running user research and testing programs with actionable outcomes
• Proven track record implementing Design Thinking methodologies
• Experience scaling design systems in complex environments
• Excellent communication skills in English (German and/or French is a plus)
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands‑on attitude