About Yepoda
At Yepoda, Korean effectiveness meets sustainable solutions: our mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea. Our mission is to bring the best beauty innovations from Korea straight to Europe - without ever compromising on our values, quality and sustainability. All our products are made with the best natural and active ingredients, are vegan and cruelty-free. We aim to make the K-Beauty routine easy, effective, and fun.
We are a beauty start-up founded in 2020 and located in the heart of Berlin. Our team is comprised of over 80 brilliant human beings who came from all over the world to write Yepoda’s story actively.
We are currently looking for a talented UX/UI Designer to join our team and play a key role in enhancing user engagement and experience. In this position, you will collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless and visually consistent digital presence.
Your Tasks
- Continuously suggest and implement UX/UI improvements to enhance user engagement and experience.
- Oversee the visual style guide and design system of the website to ensure consistency and usability.
- Collaborate with the Design, Brand, and Business Development teams to align the website’s branding, user experience, and strategic growth objectives, ensuring a seamless and engaging digital presence.
- Work closely with external developers to implement design solutions effectively.
- Create mockups and prototypes to visualize and test user experiences.
- Design static and video imagery for the website, including banners, icons, and infographics.
Your Profile
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Product and/or UX/UI Designer within a team.
- Experience working in-house with a brand-focused mindset, ensuring all UI/UX designs align with brand identity, visual guidelines, and storytelling. Familiarity with user psychology principles to enhance user experience.
- 1+ years of experience with e-commerce products, preferably in lifestyle, beauty or fashion segments.
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript) to collaborate effectively with developers.
- Data-driven mindset, using user data and research to inform design decisions.
- Proficiency in Figma, with the ability to create and maintain design systems.
- Strong knowledge of UX/UI best practices, including:
- Mobile-first and responsive web design
- Animations, hover effects, and micro-interactions
- Accessibility standards
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.
- Ability to develop and maintain a cohesive UI/UX design system that supports the overall brand strategy.
- Comfortable working in a cross-functional team environment and collaborating with developers, brand managers, designers, and content & product manager.
- A team player, open to new ideas, and excited about taking responsibility in a young startup to grow together with us.
- Excellent English skills.
Nice to have:
- Interest in fashion, cosmetics, skincare, or K-beauty trends, with a passion for creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences.
- Language skills in German, Italian, Spanish, French, Polish, or Korean are a plus.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects) is a plus.
What We Offer
- Dynamic Environment: The opportunity to work in a start-up environment surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team.
- Accelerate Your Career: Take on responsibility from day 1, with room for professional growth and advancement as the company continues to expand.
- Inspiring Workspace: Located in the heart of Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg, a dog-friendly office, with free drinks and snacks.
- Hybrid Working: We understand that sometimes you get more stuff done from home and need a change of scenery.
- We Value Diversity: We seek to build an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all different backgrounds. A welcoming, international, dedicated team with flat hierarchies and trust by default.
- Employee Discounts: You’ll get to enjoy the Yepoda products at a discount and share it with friends and family.
- Unique add-ons: Enjoy an Urban Sports membership package to help you stay active and healthy.
Would you like to be part of the team? Then we'd love to hear from you! ✨
Make sure to apply by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button below. Please upload your CV and Portfolio in English language. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.
At Yepoda we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
