UX Design Lead at Softseed Technologies

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UX Design, VR/XR, Design Systems, User Research, Prototyping, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Design Processes, Usability, Customer Feedback, Design Philosophy, Design Culture, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Detail Orientation, Hands-On Execution

Industry

Software Development

Description

We are Softseed Technologies, an ambitious tech start-up based in Berlin with a clear growth strategy. Our mission is to make live events accessible anywhere and at any time. We enable sports, concert and show fans worldwide to experience events as if they were truly there. As our ambitions and success grow, so does our team. We are looking for smart, hands-on thinkers and doers who are ready to help shape the future of immersive live streaming. Join us in redefining the future of live entertainment – from glass to glass. We are currently looking for a UX Design Lead (f/m/x) with experience in VR/XR to join our team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the overall user experience and design vision across our products. You will drive the development of a scalable design system and processes that ensure consistency, usability, and brand strength throughout our platform. As we build a vertically integrated value chain from content production to immersive user experiences, you will work closely with our product team to define and deliver end-to-end solutions that are intuitive and aligned with both business goals and technical feasibility. Tasks Key objectives Deliver a unified, high-quality user experience and VR interface design Strengthen the brand through consistent design language Improve conversion, user retention, customer lifetime value, and satisfaction Increase efficiency in product development through clear design standards Strategic responsibilities Define and evolve the product design vision and strategy in alignment with company objectives Ensure design decisions balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility Build and nurture a design philosophy and design culture within the organization Team leadership & organization Lead and grow the design team (UI/UX, Interaction, Service Design) Drive resource planning (team size, roles, integration with operating units) Manage interfaces with Product Management, Engineering (internal & external), Marketing, and Sales Introduce and maintain design processes and tools (e.g. Figma and others) Mentor and support the development of designers (2D and 3D) Operational responsibilities Conduct UX and UI reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and usability Build and maintain a design system and style guides in collaboration with stakeholders Oversee or conduct user research, testing, and prototyping Translate customer feedback and analytics into actionable design decisions Work closely with Product Owners and Engineers to bring designs to life Requirements Several years of experience in UX/UI design in VR/XR, including at least 3 years in a leadership role Proven track record in managing and developing design teams Strong expertise in design processes, tools (e.g. Figma), and methodologies (user research, prototyping, testing) Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales) Strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and usability Ability to balance long-term vision with hands-on execution Benefits Work at the intersection of technology, sports, music, and media streaming. Join a vertically integrated tech start-up setting a new standard for immersive live entertainment. Be part building structures instead of just maintaining them. Work with modern tools in a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin-Mitte.

Responsibilities

The UX Design Lead will take ownership of the overall user experience and design vision across products, driving the development of a scalable design system. They will work closely with the product team to define and deliver end-to-end solutions that are intuitive and aligned with business goals.