Product Designer – Graduate Program (Italy)

ION; Pisa; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ION is offering a Graduate Development Program in Toscana, Italy for recent graduates who want to redefine processes and automate how work gets done. You join on a full‑time permanent contract and are paired with senior mentors as you work across live projects.

The program spans three years, with four progressive phases and varied learning objectives. Roles involve collaboration with product managers, developers, and operations to deliver end‑to‑end experiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Product Design, Service Design, Interaction Design, or related field, obtained within the last year or currently in progress.
• Written and spoken English at B2 level or above.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Based in Italy or willing to relocate; non‑EU candidates must hold a valid EU work permit.

Responsibilities

• Conducting user interviews, usability tests, and surveys to generate actionable insights.
• Mapping user journeys and service blueprints to identify friction and improvement opportunities.
• Designing wireframes, prototypes and visual mockups aligned to brand standards and user expectations.
• Collaborating with product managers, developers and operations teams to deliver end‑to‑end experiences.
• Presenting solutions, gathering feedback and iterating based on real‑world data.

Skills

English proficiency (B2)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Product Design, Service Design, Interaction Design, HCI or related field

Job description

ION is offering a Graduate Development Program in Toscana, Italy for recent graduates who want to redefine processes and automate how work gets done. You join on a full‑time permanent contract and are paired with senior mentors as you work across live projects.

The program spans three years, with four progressive phases and varied learning objectives. Roles involve collaboration with product managers, developers, and operations to deliver end‑to‑end experiences.