Product Designer

Product Designer Product Remote in the EU Start Date: Q4 About KITRO Our mission is to use the technological possibilities of our time to consciously experience the value of food and to support gastronomes in promoting the sustainable use of food. We call ourselves KITRONs and are an international team of hospitality experts, professional tinkerers, code wizards as well as sales talent. In the beginning, the idea was to reduce the daily waste of food by recording waste, analyzing it and making it presentable. Today, we can proudly claim to have developed a solution that, in combination with cloud software and artificial intelligence, helps to reduce food waste in various kitchens on an international scale. Your Mission We're looking for a Mid Product Designer to help shape intuitive, data-driven experiences that enable our users to understand and reduce food waste. In this role, you'll focus on visual design and information architecture , translating complex food waste data into intuitive, responsive dashboards and interactive prototypes. Working within an agile team using Material Design and Figma , you'll ensure KITRO's software is accessible, technically feasible, and thoughtfully structured for specialized users. You’ll collaborate closely with the Product Experience Manager and cross-functional teams to create user-centred experiences that align with both business goals and technical constraints. Responsibilities Design end-to-end user interfaces and experiences by creating mockups, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and responsive dashboards across the KITRO product ecosystem. Build, maintain, document, and scale the shared design system and component library in collaboration with the software team and Product Experience Manager, ensuring consistency across hardware interfaces and software web views. Translate user research insights and business objectives into information architecture, user journeys, and interactive prototypes that define the structural design of the product. Collaborate closely with the Product Experience Manager and software team within an agile environment to ensure designs align with technical constraints and the overall product roadmap. Partner with the Product Experience Manager to establish an effective visual design strategy aligned with the team's vision and roadmap. Skills Ability to identify and frame user needs, distil requirements, and translate them into clear design concepts. Strong experience designing user-centred interfaces and interactive prototypes, using them effectively throughout the design process, including user research. Passion for information architecture and the ability to define the structural design of shared information environments. Strong understanding of interaction design and how interactions enhance the user experience. Experience working in multidisciplinary agile environments alongside designers and development teams. Experience working with style guides and design systems, including contributing to their development. Ability to transform user insights into actionable visual design requirements that inform prototype development and influence product direction. Strong understanding of accessible and inclusive design principles, with the ability to advocate for them throughout the design process. Excellent communication skills with the ability to advocate for user needs to senior stakeholders. A proactive approach to staying up to date with state-of-the-art UI trends. Ability to analyse technological constraints and propose appropriate design solutions. Experience designing dashboards and complex, data-heavy solutions for specialised users. Ability to design with an omnichannel and responsive mindset. Passion for designing products that create positive impact at scale. AI Literacy & Continuous Adaptation: Actively learns and leverages emerging AI tools, methodologies, and technical best practices to continuously optimize development workflows, enhance code quality, and increase individual and team output. Nice to Have Skills Understanding of how design contributes to building sustainable digital products and services, with experience applying sustainable design techniques. Digital illustration skills and the ability to develop an original visual identity for a product. Experience storyboarding, designing, animating, and creating standout visuals across multiple formats and platforms. Passion for visual storytelling through design, motion graphics, animation, and video. Experience supporting user research and analysing consumer behaviour to uncover insights and improve product usability. Knowledge of the food industry. What we offer A dynamic, action-oriented work environment where you can make a real impact on food waste reduction. The chance to work with apassionate, innovative teamthat values experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement. Opportunities for personal growth and professional development within a purpose-driven company. A supportive and open-minded team culture, where every voice is heard, and we celebrate our successes (and learn from our failures) together. Quarterly team events in Zurich 30.000 - 36.000 € annual compensation for 80% dedication (around 32h weekly or 4 work days a week) Summary Location: Remote in EU Start date: Q4 Duration: Unlimited contract, Full-Time Language: Fluent in English Salary Range: 30.000 - 36.000 Euros per year Hermetschloostrasse 77 8048 Zürich Switzerland #J-18808-Ljbffr Kitro Sa