Working Student - Product Design (UI)

We are looking for a Working Student in Product Design (UI) to support and enhance our UI design capabilities. In this role, the focus is on translating user needs into polished, intuitive interfaces. You'll collaborate closely with product and development teams to create wireframes, prototypes, and visually consistent designs that elevate user experience across our digital products.

This position is ideal for someone nearing graduation, fluent in professional English, with a strong foundation in UI tools and design principles. A passion for crafting compelling interfaces and learning industry best practices is key.

Tasks

• Assist in creating wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile interfaces
• Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, and engineers throughout design iterations
• Ensure design consistency and adherence to brand and UI guidelines
• Apply usability and interaction design principles to enhance interface feel and flow
• Support user feedback collection through usability testing and incorporate insights into design refinements
• Maintain and update design documentation, style guides, and component libraries

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree program in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Digital Media, or related field; ideally towards the final year
• Fluent in professional English (must have) for design communication and documentation
• Proficiency in UI design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
• Understanding of core UI/UX principles: layout, typography, color, interaction design, accessibility
• Ability to translate user and business needs into intuitive, visually appealing interfaces
• Good eye for detail, consistency, and design quality
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Interest in usability testing and iteration based on user feedback
• Available for 15–20 hours/week and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment

Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply if you believe you are well-suited for the role and can contribute meaningfully to our team.

Benefits

• Dynamic workplace: A digital environment with international projects and space to learn and grow
• Flexible work conditions: Hybrid working mode with a tailored remote policy
• Physical space for ideas: A great office space in Berlin Mitte with top-tier equipment
• Transparent and competitive compensation: A salary package that reflects your expertise and experience.
• Engaging team culture: Monthly team cooking, regular events and offsites
• Vacation policy: 30 days of yearly holiday

About GLS/NXT

GLS/NXT was founded with the mission to build the next generation of logistic experiences driven by technology - core, adjacent & beyond. More specifically, our sphere of interest is the Logistics and eCommerce sector. We are entrepreneurs and hence always start with the user's needs. We are located between Corporate and Startups and leverage the benefits from both (startup speed and corporate muscle). GLS/NXT inhabits different project teams, acting as startups with business responsibility and setting their own vision and mission. GLS/NXT is part of the GLS IT Services GmbH.

Commitment to Diversity

GLS/NXT is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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