Product designer in e-commerce

Kaufland e-commerce; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within Germany

Relocation package

Urban Sports Club and fitness benefits

Mental well-being support (Instahelp)

30 days vacation per year

Pluxee restaurant vouchers

Deutschlandticket subsidisation

Employee discount Kaufland.de

Hardware of your choice (Mac/Lenovo)

Conferences and training support

Job summary

Kaufland e-commerce seeks a product designer to shape product strategy through research, identify customer problems, and drive end-to-end design. You will collaborate with PMs, engineers, and data analysts to create a unified shopping experience, test designs with users, and raise design quality across the organization.

Fluency in English and experience in an international, fast-paced environment are essential, with remote work options within Germany and relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing digital products including information architecture, visual design, and interaction design.
• Proven track record working in interdisciplinary teams and collaborating across functions.
• Ability to leverage AI and no-code tools to streamline design work.
• Prototyping and rapid iteration using qualitative and quantitative user research.
• Familiarity with product discovery techniques like usability labs and A/B testing.
• Ability to align user needs with strategic business goals to drive product success.
• Data-driven mindset with KPIs and OKRs; fluent English in a dynamic, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Influence our product and shape product strategy based on research and data.
• Identify customer needs and problems worth solving.
• Break down large problems into simple solutions from concept to completion.
• Scope work pragmatically, knowing when a quick prototype suffices and when deep architecture is required.
• Work as an equal partner with the Product Manager on discovery and measure impact.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and Data Analysts to create a unified end-to-end experience.
• Test designs through customer interviews and usability testing.
• Raise the bar on design quality and contribute to our internal Product Design practice.

Skills

Product design

User research

AI tools

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Описание

We are the tech powerhouse behind Kaufland’s international online marketplaces and a company within the Schwarz Group. Driven by a start-up mentality and working on an equal footing within flat hierarchies, we develop the best marketplace solutions for our customers, sellers and partners. #FromEuropeForEurope

Задачи

You influence our product and shape product strategy based on research and data You identify customer needs and problems that are worth solving You break down large problems into simple solutions and drive them from concept through completion You know how to pragmatically scope your work, knowing when a quick prototype is enough and when a complex problem needs deep architectural rigor You function as an equal partner with the Product Manager on product discovery and measure your impact on the success of your product You help create a unified, end-to-end experience through close collaboration with Product Managers, Engineers, and Data Analysts across teams, testing your designs regularly through customer interviews and usability testing You champion user experience across the organization, using clear, evidence-based rationale to articulate design decisions You raise the bar on design quality across the organization and collaborate with our growing internal Product Design practice

Требования

You have extensive experience in designing digital products, including information architecture, visual design, and interaction design, ideally in an e-commerce environment You have a proven track record of working in interdisciplinary teams and are a true team player You know how to effectively leverage AI and no-code tools to streamline the design process, maximize productivity, and clear space for deep, strategic design work You are able to bring ideas to life by setting up prototypes and quickly iterating on them early and often using qualitative and quantitative user research methods You are familiar with product discovery techniques, such as usability labs and A/B testing You can think holistically about product strategy and vision You are able to skillfully align user needs with strategic business goals to drive product success You excel at using data-driven KPIs and strategic OKRs to maximize product value and impact You are fluent in English (C1) and comfortable in a dynamic, international environment

Условия

• Create your own work-life balance: You have the flexibility to choose between working remotely (within Germany) or from one of our locations in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or in Berlin!
• Do you want to move to Germany? No problem - we offer you an attractive relocation package to give you a smooth start.
• Urban Sports Club and RSG Group Fitness Studios: Get top deals for fitness, swimming, yoga and more
• Mental Well-Being: We support you on your well-being journey with special offerings such as Instahelp, the digital platform for online psychological counseling
• Vacation & Sabbatical: Enjoy 30 days of vacation per year and the opportunity to take a sabbatical once you have been part of the team for a certain period!
• Option for Pluxee restaurant vouchers: Buy Pluxee vouchers through us and benefit from tax-advantaged meal allowances!
• ‘Deutschlandticket’: We subsidise your train season ticket for more mobility
• Employee Discount: You will receive a monthly coupon for Kaufland.de
• Free choice of hardware: Mac or Lenovo, it’s up to you
• Boost your growth: Benefit from our online language learning programs, diverse in-house training, and our automated 360-degree feedback.
• We cover the costs for relevant conferences, training opportunities, and approved team workshops to strengthen personal interactions

This is who we are

Our dynamic culture combines flat hierarchies, a start-up mentality, an international team of over 65 nationalities, and the strength of the Schwarz Group to provide you an agile and secure working environment.

We are team players

From day one, you will connect not only with your team but also with others through our digital onboarding journey, the buddy program, and regular team and company events, all-hands meetings, powerful mornings, and much more!