Product Designer, Vara
12 Months
AI-enhanced breast cancer screening
Open for applications
AI-enhanced breast cancer screening
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To ensure that every deadly breast cancer is detected early.
Role
Who you are
- Multiple years of experience in the fields of prototyping, user testing, visual and interaction design, ideally some of gained at an early stage, series A or series B startup
- Outstanding design portfolio that showcases your strengths in user interface design, user experience, and interaction design logic and the reasoning behind your decisions
- Expertise in design and prototyping in Figma
- Strong ability to present and defend your design decisions towards your team and stakeholders
- Able to take the initiative to make or facilitate decisions
- Strong communication and presentation skills in both spoken and written English and business fluent/C1 German
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Product Designer to join us for the next 12 months
- Conduct comprehensive UX research using methodologies such as interviews, surveys, usability testing, and A/B prototype testing
- Synthesize research findings into actionable recommendations and strategies for UX/UI solutions
- Partner with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define user requirements and project objectives
- Demonstrate end-to-end ownership of the design process for major product areas that are critical to the success of the business
- Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure successful implementation of design solutions
- Develop and maintain style guides and design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX/UI design to drive innovation and excellence
- Iterate designs based on user feedback, stakeholder input, and usability testing results
Our take
Early detection is a critical factor in the battle against breast cancer, a disease that afflicts 2.1 women worldwide each year and ranks as the most prevalent cancer among women. Vara, an innovative player in the healthcare sector, is committed to enhancing survival rates by harnessing the power of AI.
What sets Vara apart is its strategic focus on simplifying detection processes, particularly through workload reduction, This approach has garnered widespread enthusiasm among radiologists, who appreciate the seamless integration of Vara's technology into their existing workflows.
While originating in Germany, Vara now sets its sights on expanding its footprint across Europe, aiming to offer its cutting-edge solutions to a broader international audience. Additionally, the company is exploring new avenues for its extensive data stores, further strengthening its position as a leading player in the field of AI-driven healthcare solutions. By continuously innovating and expanding its reach, Vara is poised to make a meaningful impact on breast cancer detection, potentially improving outcomes for countless women around the world.
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Company Specialist
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
29% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Work flexibly
- Connect at our AI Campus
- Develop your career
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, BE
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Leadership
Jonas Muff
(CEO)Previously Jonas worked at a venture studio called Merantix from which he successfully spun out another German HealthTech startup called MX Healthcare.
Stefan Bunk
(CTO)Created venture studio Merantix's first core machine learning infrastructure before founding Vara.
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