Product / UX Designer (60-80%)

Intro This position is a 12-month maternity leave cover, with the possibility of extension. Planned Start : May 2025 Contract : Fixed-Term, 12-month Work Rate : 60%-80% Location : Hybrid with office in central Zürich About marko Welcome to marko, where we work to make secondhand the first choice ! With our online marketplace, we're on a mission to make secondhand buying and selling easy, safe and inspiring. Across fashion, home and electronics, we’re building a community to revolutionize how secondhand is being perceived. Our fast-growing secondhand marketplace connects users, mainly Gen Z, across Switzerland for the purchase and sale of fashion, home, and electronics items. If you’ve got a flair for visual design, exceptional user experience and have a knack for simplifying complex problems through innovative design as well as a strong desire to contribute to a more eco-conscious world, then the role of UX Designer is calling out for you! Why join marko? As a small, highly collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact and contribute to every part of the business, from ideation to production. Collaboration First : We combine diverse strengths and perspectives to achieve great outcomes as a team. Fast Development : We move quickly, embrace challenges, and always seek innovative solutions. Excellence : Ambition drives us. We aim high and continually strive to bring our vision to life. Direct Impact : Shape the foundation of our customer experience, team, and company culture—we value your voice. Make a Difference : Be part of creating a sustainable future by making secondhand the first choice. Tasks As a UX Designer, you’ll shape every aspect of marko’s design—from user experiences to vibrant marketing assets. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and the marketing team to bring ideas to life. Your day-to-day will involve Iterating on ideas and designing wireframes. Creating high-fidelity specs and maintaining our Figma design system and library. Conducting user research and usability testing. Partnering with engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences. Producing visually bold marketing material, from social media assets to billboards. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re creative, collaborative, and comfortable thinking outside the box to deliver impactful designs, all while maintaining an effective and structured design process. Responsibilities Design : Create wireframes, prototypes, and pixel-perfect specs, iterating at a fast pace to land on the best solutions. Research : Dive into user problems, analyse existing issues, and validate ideas through UX research (both qualitative and quantitative). Collaboration : Partner daily with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to develop innovative ideas and solutions. Communication : Advocate for user-centric design principles, bringing a design mindset to the team. Visual Design : Work with marketing to produce bold, vibrant designs that excite and engage our community. Requirements 2+ years of UX / UI experience for consumer-facing websites or apps. High proficiency in Figma , including creating and maintaining design systems. Comfort with wireframes, low-fidelity mockups, prototypes and iterative design processes. Strong visual design skills with the ability to creatively apply an existing brand identity to non-digital assets, such as print materials, merchandise, and promotional items. Experience collaborating with development teams and product managers. Understanding of user behavior and experience conducting UX research using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Excellent communication skills—able to express ideas clearly through writing, visuals, and conversation. Solid grasp of design principles, information architecture, and best practices for web and mobile. A flair for sustainability and you use second marketplaces yourself. Fluent written and spoken English. Benefits Competitive benefits : Receive a competitive salary and 5 weeks of vacation to recharge. Top-tier equipment : Work with high-quality hardware and tools to ensure you have everything you need to succeed. Shape the Future : Join us in revolutionizing secondhand shopping behaviors and contributing to a brighter and greener future. Supportive Environment : Be yourself and thrive in a workplace that values individuality and well-being. Flexible Work Arrangements : Enjoy hybrid and flexible working hours—work remotely or join us in our centrally located Zürich office whenever you like. Closing Ready to join us? If it sounds like you, then don't wait any longer - send us your CV in English and your Portfolio ! We can't wait to learn more about you and how you can help bring marko to the next level. Join us in shaping the future of secondhand! Your portfolio should include examples of your previous UX / UI work that highlight your design process. Showcase your journey from initial concepts to final results, giving us a clear understanding of your approach, problem-solving skills, and the outcomes you achieved. Final note : At marko, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, where everyone's unique backgrounds and perspectives are valued and respected. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to join our team and contribute to our mission of making sustainable shopping the first choice for all.