Werde Teil von dayy GmbH: Deine Karriere als Product / UI Designer in Köln

Let's rethink tomorrow

Hi, we are dayy.

dayy® is an experience design agency in the heart of Cologne, founded in 2016, with a team of around 20 people.

We craft forward-thinking digital products, brands and experiences for a more exciting, joyful and resilient tomorrow.

The brands we work with, e.g. Red Bull, Spotify, Rewe and Allianz, appreciate our way of working and our idea of being their partner in crime rather than your regular service provider.

We are really serious about the work we do and the quality we deliver but we are also very serious about having fun at work and not taking ourselves too seriously.

And one more important thing before you read the following:

We know job postings can be pretty intimidating. We don’t expect you to be or to have all the requirements listed here. No one can be an expert in everything. You are specialized in one field but got a general understanding of the rest and willing to learn and improve? Perfect! Give it a Go!

Who you are

• You have an excellent understanding of the full design cycle
• You have a strong analytical and problem-solving mind with the ability to focus on the essentials
• You got commitment to accurate delivery with a substantial attention to detail
• You are excited and passionate about design, tech and creativity
• You have good communication skills in English & German (spoken & written)
• You are outcome-oriented: you know what’s best for the client, for the team and the agency
• You are not afraid to take the lead and you can be a good teacher, mentor, leader to Juniors and Trainees
• You got a minimum of 5 years of experience in service and app design with a solid foundation in UI design, pototyping and design systems
• You got experience with agile development and design sprints
• You juggle different projects but never lose track
• You are proactive, independent and assertive
• You got enthusiasm, empathy and capacity for teamwork
• You got a great sense of humor

What you will do

• You create, evolve and refine design systems
• You are able to transfer the identity of a client into digital projects without relying on a styleguide
• You make thoughts tangible in quick but beautiful design explorations
• You take responsibility and make meaningful design decisions
• You maneuver within a mix of large and small scaled projects
• You create interactive prototypes that work. Across all devices
• You consult clients but also your colleagues in design-related topics
• You keep yourself and your team up to date with new useful technologies, tools and latest design-trends

Our Beliefs

People first.

Because that’s what we all are, aren’t we? In a digital world we should never forget what it means to be human. We are empathetic and strongly believe that a successful experience always starts by focussing on the user’s context. But it does not stop there: We as a team and also our clients are humans, too. That’s why we have the interests and needs of everyone involved at heart, when it comes to tough decisions.

Driven by Story & Vision.

Because everybody loves a good story. A commitment to compelling storytelling is a red thread through all our work. It breathes life and passion into every project.Technology can send us flying to our destination, but we need the navigation of vision and story to get us anywhere worthwhile.

Design with Soul.

Because it’s in the details. Every project deserves passion and dedication, and we leave a bit of ourselves in each one. Our ambition always is to honor the craft and create tangible, beautiful and exciting things that have an emotional heart and go beyond being just functional.

There is no boring.

Because the point is to find wonder in everything. We believe everything can be exciting. It’s just a question of „how“. Through story, joy and ease we aim to create meaningful experiences that provoke a sense of wonder and delight. Our goal is to move & excite people with everything we do.

Less noise. More action.

Because we do, rather than just talk. We like to roll up our sleeves and dive in. We don’t believe in endless powerpoint decks and meetings. Flexibility is key, as is quickly adapting to new conditions and challenges. Like a living organism we react to the ever-changing circumstances we face while doing project work in realtime.

Power of together.

Because it’s all about teamwork. We are not just another service provider where checking in feels like more of a chore. We prefer to see ourselves as your partner in crime. And just like any good relationship, collaborating with us should take place on eye-level, based o