UX/UI Designer

This UX Designer role at MDPI supports AI initiatives by designing intuitive interfaces, conducting user research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across Basel and China.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive user interfaces, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes using Figma, ensuring consistency with our design system
• Translate user needs and business requirements into elegant, accessible, and scalable UI solutions
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to implement and refine user experiences
• Contribute to the evolution and maintenance of our design system
• Plan and conduct user research activities, including usability testing, user interviews, and surveys
• Analyse and synthesise research findings into actionable insights that inform both product strategy and design solutions
• Support the definition and tracking of UX metrics (e.g., task success rate, satisfaction scores)
• Advocate for user-centered design, AI and accessibility best practices across teams

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience in UX design, with at least 1 year including UX research activities
• A strong portfolio showcasing UX design work across complex digital platforms
• Fluency in Figma and confidence applying and extending design systems
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with product managers and developers
• Familiarity with Agile development, Scrum, and tools like Jira (or willingness to learn)
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), usability heuristics, and responsive design
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proven ability to work in an international, remote team environment

Key Skills

• Experience managing or contributing significantly to a design system
• Experience designing UX for AI-enabled products and tools
• Familiarity with UX research platforms
• Basic understanding of front-end development principles (HTML / CSS)