PRINCIPAL PRODUCT DESIGNER (f/m/d) – Shanghai

About us

As designers, we are responsible for re-inventing the world we live in. PHOENIX is a design and innovation studio creating smart and substantial brand experiences that make eminent business sense and which touch people – today, for tomorrow. Since 1987, products, interactions, and digital ecosystems have been created based on the fundamental values of Logic, Morals, and Magic. More than 800 design awards (1st place – iF World Design Index, Design Studios) confirm the quality and continuity of the worldwide work. Today, our team comprising 80 international experts at the Stuttgart, Munich, and Shanghai locations – together with our partners – are creating a joint vision of Smart Living.

Your tasks

• As Principal Product Designer you will inspire and motivate our team with extraordinary ideas
• You are capable of tracing the newest trends in all areas, demonstrate unusual solution methods and strive to break new ground
• With your unconventional way of thinking you can trigger enthusiasm in our international clients like Audi, BSH, Deli, Fraunhofer IPA, Haier, Hansgrohe, Huawei, LG, LUQEL, Rittal, Stiebel Eltron, Still, Trumpf, Vorwerk, Wilkhahn
• You know and apply specific procedures and techniques from the areas of innovation, creativity and research. Hence you will initiate the introduction of design tools and strategies to specifically improve the creativity and innovation power of the teams

Your expertise

• At least 6 years of professional experience, preferably in an international setting (Experience on the Chinese market would be a nice add-on)
• Exceptional design competence coupled with a high level of analytical and conceptual skills within the framework of complex and challenging projects
• Deep understanding of holistic user experience with regard to the brand and to user needs
• Experience in preparing and conducting pitch presentations
• Very good verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Chinese and German skills would be beneficial
• Strong knowledge of design processes and methods as well as strong presentation and communication skills

Our offer

• A permanent position in an attractive international environment
• A friendly and informal working atmosphere with an emphasis on team spirit
• An individual onboarding programme to prepare you for your new job
• Personal development through workshops, conferences or trade fair visits
• Opportunity to travel to, and work from, our other studios
• Flextime workdays and possibility of home office
• Regular team events, annual skiing trip, language courses, yoga and massage

Interested?

We're looking forward to your application!