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UX/UI Designer at Music-Tech Company

Skoove

Skoove

Design
Berlin, Germany
Posted on Jul 20, 2023
Your mission
You design the user interface of our iOS and Android music learning apps and our web presence. You translate user and business needs into impactful design solutions to constantly improve the learning experience and our KPIs. In this mid-level role, you drive new product features from the idea to a fully specified concept and high-fidelity design ready to be implemented. You bring our music learning app to life and provide guidance with animations and transitions. Your animated prototypes help to drive lean product decisions.

You have unstoppable curiosity about what drives learners and are always on the search for the elegant and pragmatic solution. You have what it takes to join our band? Apply now!
Your job
  • Within our agile scrum teams, you design the user experience and user interface of our mobile, tablet, and web applications.

  • This covers user tests, flowcharts, wireframes, low-fidelity mockups, usable prototypes, detailed concept specifications, and motion design principles. You also have a keen eye for voice over experience and UX writing.

  • Gathering and evaluating user requirements, in collaboration with users, product owners and engineers. Collaborate with the product design team, Lead Product Designer, CEO, Product Owners, and our Director of Instrumental Teaching to deliver intuitive user designs.

  • You manage freelancers and agencies.

  • You develop motion design guidelines and brief external video editors and motion designers

  • Stay updated on design trends and introduce new design tools and workflows to the team

Your profile
  • You have 2 - 5 years of experience designing user interfaces in a fast-paced agile team, building apps used by thousands.

  • Your designs have a proven track record of impacting company KPIs and user engagement.

  • You are an enthusiastic professional with proven experience as a designer working on products with strong focus on UX/UI. Degree or similar in the field is a plus.

  • You are proficient in today’s graphic creation and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Suite. Animation tools (e.g. AfterFX) a big plus.

  • Experienced in building well-organized design systems.

  • You love to build lean prototypes hands-on and observe the impact in user interviews.

  • You balance organizational excellence and process knowledge with a creative approach.

  • You are fluent in English (speaking and writing); German is a plus.

  • Experience in e-learning, music, B2C SaaS or games is a plus.

What's in it for you?
  • The ability to work in a cutting-edge field, with some of the best people in music-tech.

  • Lean hierarchies and short decision-making processes - you will work hand in hand with the POs, design lead, and CEO.

  • A diverse and super friendly international team.

  • A creative working space with a great terrace in the central and popular Friedrichshain area.

  • Learning budget - up to €2,500 and 10 days per year.

  • A stable, profitable company with more than 2 million users.

  • Fresh fruits, good coffee, and enjoy the evenings with a chilled beer.

  • Support if you plan to move to Berlin and help with settling in.

  • Flexible remote work of up to 60% of your time.

  • Yearly team offsites.

  • 28 paid vacation days.

Eligibilty
  • Cover letter and resume

  • Portfolio

  • You are holder of a German/European work permit

Job Start
ASAP
About us

At Skoove, we unlock the magic of playing an instrument and more than 2 million have chosenfor Skoove already. Skoove is one of the world’s leading interactive apps to learn piano. Along with the app's self-paced learning, Skoove is now pioneering blended learning combining the app with 1-to-1 online lessons. With our diverse team of 30 music enthusiasts and passionate learners, we combine music learning science, audio technology, and machine learning to build a unique company in the music tech space.

Join an exceptional, multinational team and shape the future of music making. Enjoy a positive and purpose-driven working atmosphere in our office in Berlin Friedrichshain. You have what it takes to make a difference? Come, join the band!