Senior Product Designer (d/f/m), fixed-term contract

Kleinanzeigen is the leading online classifieds market in Germany. Users buy and sell on Germany's No. 1 for classifieds mainly second-hand. In this way they make an active contribution to more sustainability. On average, more than 55 million ads are available in numerous categories – from children's supplies to electronics and real estate. Kleinanzeigen also offers small and medium-sized businesses the opportunity to present their services online. Around 35 million users per month make Kleinanzeigen one of the most widely used websites in Germany. Kleinanzeigen was launched in September 2009 as eBay Kleinanzeigen. Since June 2021, the company has been part of Adevinta, a global provider of online classified ads. In May 2023, the name was changed to Kleinanzeigen. As a Product Designer (fixed-term contract) in our Real Estate vertical, you will play a central role in shaping intuitive, trustworthy, and engaging experiences for buyers, sellers, renters, and agents. You’ll work across the entire product development cycle — from early discovery and research through to design delivery and iteration alongside product managers, engineers, UX researchers, and data analysts. As part of the broader Product Design team, you’ll regularly exchange ideas, participate in design reviews, and contribute to growing a strong, collaborative design culture across the organisation. A hybrid role that combines remote work with regular presence at our Berlin-Charlottenburg office. The position is an 18 months parental leave cover. Who you are: - Experienced as a UX/UI Designer, Product Designer, Interaction Designer or similar role in an agile environment, ideally with experience in B2C platforms - You have a keen sense for visually appealing and functional design. Ideally, you have previous experience working within a design system. Even better if you’ve helped build one - You are strong in concept and interaction design; your biggest strength is in breaking complex systems down into easy-to-use interfaces - You want to play an active role in usability tests as well as deriving concrete steps from them is a matter of course for you. - You are enthusiastic about user-centred design and enjoy distributing knowledge and the overall product design vision to the team. - You are comfortable with asking for feedback on your work in its very early stages, to ensure you’re always working towards the most suitable solution - Proficient in English and German is a must criteria and needed in User Tests with German Users What you’ll do: - Partner with product managers, engineers, and researchers across all stages of the product lifecycle — from ideation and concepting through prototyping, testing, and delivery. - You balance between user- and business needs, championing user-centered design principles and ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across all touchpoints. - Design clear, scalable patterns, components, and solutions that enhance both customer-facing experiences. - Facilitate ideation sessions, conduct user interviews, and synthesize research insights into actionable design opportunities. - Ensure a secure, transparent, and trustworthy experience as users navigate property discovery, transactions, and communication on our platform. - Continuously test, measure, and iterate on designs to improve usability, efficiency, and delight. 💚 Your benefits at Kleinanzeigen At Kleinanzeigen, we care about our people — their wellbeing, growth, and life beyond work. Our benefits are designed to support you holistically, giving you flexibility and opportunities to thrive. ✨ Flexibility Flexible working time (hybrid) 20 days “work from anywhere” Paid additional parental leave for both parents Extra paid days off for special occasions (e.g. your wedding or a move) ❤️🩹 Wellbeing & Support Confidential support & coaching for you and your loved ones Annual company sports events Pension and life insurance 📚 Growth & Development Personal development budget Learning opportunities to grow your skills and career 🛍️ Perks & Everyday benefits Corporate benefits and exclusive discounts An attractive referral program Transportation allowance Free shipping on Kleinanzeigen Direktkauf Kleinanzeigen is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of all backgrounds, races, religions, colours, national origins, gender identities, sexual orientation, ages, marital status, or disability. If this role sparks your interest but you’re not sure you meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you anyway.