About the Role
Safety io revolutionizes cloud-based/IoT solutions for live monitoring of workforces in hazardous areas, fleet management for MSA safety products, and on-scene monitoring for the global fire service. Our applications are used by thousands and our code saves lives.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute user research to uncover insights and inform design decisions.
- Define information architecture for web and mobile applications.
- Design task flows and interactive prototypes that deliver intuitive user experiences.
- Collaborate closely with software developers, SQE, and PM/PO to ensure seamless design execution within defined scopes.
- Contribute to projects and specific parts of larger initiatives while adhering to team processes and workflows.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborative sessions to refine and validate solutions.
- Facilitate design workshops to align teams, gather insights, and drive improvements in design quality and processes.
- Actively contribute to the Design department by supporting cross-team initiatives.
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of UX principles (usability, accessibility, UI consistency, UI feedback, user control, etc.).
- Familiarity with core visual design concepts (layout, hierarchy, color, typography).
- Good understanding of research methodologies.
- Experience using Figma.
- Experience using Design Systems.
- Build prototypes for usability testing and developer handoff.
- Proactively seek information to clarify requirements and understand how they align with user needs.
- Demonstrate intense curiosity, proactiveness, and willingness to learn.
- Listen actively and take direction from senior team members.
- Communicate design ideas clearly using sketches and/or design tools.
- Share work regularly and ask for feedback.
- Proactive, responsive, and pleasant communication across all channels.
- Strong portfolio showcasing design work, process, and problem-solving skills.
Skills
- UX Design
- Figma
- Design Systems
- Prototyping
- User Research
- Information Architecture
- Visual Design
- Design Thinking
- Scrum
- Front-end technologies
Location
- Berlin, Germany
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or related disciplines.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid work model
- Overtime given back
- Onboarding process
- Free BVG Travel Pass or "Jobrad" bicycle
- Subsidized urban sports memberships
- Budget for conferences and learning tools
- Contributions to language courses
- Modern office spaces with discounted amenities
- Free coffee, tea, soft drinks, fruit
- Monthly team breakfast
- Regular team and company events
About the Company
- Safety io is an international company parented by MSA with offices in Berlin, Germany; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Cranberry, USA.
- The Berlin team has over 100 people and 32 nationalities.
- We offer a start-up like environment with the backing and security of a market leader over 100 years old.
