tilde is a digital companion that gently guides people and their loved ones through life’s
toughest questions around end-of-life administration – TIL DEath and beyond.
Our mission is to reduce the organizational burden around death; so that time remains for what matters most.
This role will be funded by the EXIST scholarship.
Tasks
● Lead user research and translate insights into actionable design decisions
● Design and iterate user journeys, wireframes, and interfaces
● Collaborate with the founders on product vision, usability, and accessibility
Requirements
- You need to have been enrolled or employed with a university within the last 5 years
- User research is your answer to doubts and questions
- A wonky picture frame gives you the ick
- Proven track-record of UI/UX work that led to improved usability
- You are aware of the benefits and limitations of working in an early-stage business
- Solid German as you will be talking to a lot of users
Benefits
- EXIST stipend of 2500€/ month
- Further compensation depends on experience and motivation
- The opportunity to shape a meaningful product and business from the ground up
- Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (Berlin or remote in Germany)
- 1-year fixed-term contract with potential for extension
In your motivational letter please answer the following three questions:
- A moment when user research completely changed your design direction
- Your equivalent of “wonky picture frames give you the ick”
- Your motivation to work in an early-stage business
You’ll be working closely with the founders Anna and Katharina. If you’re excited about
designing for meaning, connection, and clarity – we would love to hear from you!