UI / UX Designer

ilert helps companies respond faster to incidents and increase the availability of digital services. Our mission is to keep the world always on. Customers from all industries worldwide rely on ilert for alerting, on-call management, and incident communication. We address a fundamental need of companies that offer 24 / 7 services.

We are seeking a talented UI / UX Designer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating intuitive, efficient, and visually appealing interfaces for our incident management platform. Working closely with our CEO and Engineering team, you'll help shape the user experience of a critical tool that DevOps and IT teams rely on 24 / 7.

Tasks

1. Design user-centered interfaces that simplify complex workflows and improve the incident response experience
2. Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas
3. Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
4. Develop and maintain a cohesive design system for our products
5. Collaborate with the team to translate product requirements into intuitive user experiences
6. Work closely with frontend engineers to ensure designs are implemented accurately
7. Stay current with UI / UX best practices, particularly in B2B SaaS applications
8. Optimize interfaces for both desktop and mobile experiences

Requirements

1. 3+ years of experience in UI / UX design for web applications, preferably in SaaS or B2B products
2. Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Balsamiq, Figma or Sketch
3. Experience with design systems and component libraries
4. Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices
5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain design decisions clearly
6. Understanding of responsive design principles
7. Basic understanding of front-end development limitations and possibilities

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience designing for technical users (DevOps, IT, engineering teams)
2. Familiarity with user research methodologies
3. Product-centric culture: Be part of a team that's 100% committed to solving a critical issue for businesses that offer round-the-clock services
4. Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy the best of both worlds with in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility
5. No Meetings #hackfwd: Maximize productivity by keeping meetings to a minimum
6. Lean and Scrappy By Design: Join a close-knit community that values open communication, mutual support, and shared goals
7. An office in the heart of Cologne at the Rheinauhafen district with stunning roof terrace
8. Founder-led startup
9. 28 days of paid vacation
10. Regular team events

ilert is a SaaS company for alerting, on-call management and status pages and helps companies to operate always-on services and respond faster to incidents.