Senior UX Designer

About ELCA

We are ELCA, one of the largest Swiss IT companies with over 2,300 experts. We are multicultural and have offices in Switzerland, Spain, France, Vietnam, and Mauritius. Since 1968, our team of engineers, business analysts, software architects, designers, and consultants has been offering tailored and standardized solutions to support the digital transformation of large public administrations and private companies in Switzerland. Our activities span several areas of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, Machine & Deep Learning, DataAI, RPA, Blockchain, IoT, and CyberSecurity.

To strengthen our diverse UX team, we are looking for a Senior UX Designer for our Bern location. You actively shape digital solutions from discovery to implementation. In doing so, you combine solid UX methodology with systemic design thinking and contribute to consistent, scalable user experiences across products.

Your tasks

• You conceptualize and design holistic user experiences for complex digital products throughout the entire product development process
• You work closely with product owners and engineering teams in agile setups (Scrum/SAFe) and bring in the user perspective
• You plan and conduct UX activities: user research, interviews, workshops, customer journey mapping, information architecture, and usability testing
• You develop solid UX and interaction design concepts for web and mobile (iOS/Android) based on user and business requirements
• You use and further develop existing design systems, including new components, design tokens, and consistent application across multiple products
• You integrate accessibility requirements (WCAG) and use modern tools including AI-supported approaches for creating UX artifacts, documentation, and concept development
• You actively contribute your experience in reviews, workshops, and the further development of UX practices within the teams

Our offer

• A dynamic working environment with a young and highly motivated team
• Various opportunities to expand your knowledge and experience by working on a wide range of exciting projects, clients, and technologies
• Exciting prospects for career and personal development through training and coaching
• A flat hierarchy and a culture of collaboration across all disciplines
• The chance to make a difference in people’s lives by building great software
• Attractive prospects for further professional and personal development with various internal career paths
• Work-life balance (41 hours/week with flexible hours, possibility for home office, at least 25 vacation days), ergonomic and flexible workplace in a multicultural environment
• Interesting benefits such as: contribution to existing mobile phone or business phone, half-fare travelcard subscription and business travel by train in 1st class, attractive pension schemes, coverage of non-occupational accident insurance (private, worldwide), advanced daily sickness allowance insurance, and fleet discount

Your profile

• Completed studies (ETH, university, university of applied sciences) with a focus on user experience, interaction design, digital design, computer science, or comparable
• At least 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, ideally in complex product or enterprise environments
• Solid knowledge in UX methodology, user research, and validation as well as experience in agile setups (Scrum/SAFe)
• Experience in designing web and mobile applications (iOS and/or Android) as well as in building and further developing variable- and token-based design systems
• Solid understanding of design-to-code processes, accessibility, and barrier-free design according to WCAG
• Very good knowledge of Figma (components, libraries, variables) and ideally interest in using AI-supported design processes
• Systemic thinking ability, a structured way of working, and strong communication and moderation skills complete your profile
• Fluent in German (native speaker or C2) and English (B2 or better) spoken and written

Important note: Submission of a portfolio is a mandatory requirement. Only applications with a portfolio will be considered.

Then apply now! We are convinced that diversity is the key to success. Those who approach challenges with curiosity, motivation, and drive are exactly right with us! Let yourself be inspired by our motto: We make it work!