
Service Designer
- Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Service and Product Implementation in systematic approaches
- User and Market Research (primarily evaluative and exploratory research)
- Facilitation of Stakeholder Processes and Workshops
- Lead or co-own product discovery processes, contributing significantly to defining product vision and feature releases.
- Design comprehensive and strategically relevant service experiences that enhance Mendix's platform value.
- Plan, facilitate, and lead collaborative workshops and creative sessions to engage stakeholders effectively.
- Clearly communicate complex service design concepts and their impact to stakeholders across various functions.
- Develop and present service design deliverables, including detailed customer journeys, service blueprints, and tailored visual alignment diagrams.
- Conduct research, synthesize insights, identify gaps, and translate findings into actionable, differentiated solutions.
- Proactively collaborate across teams, aligning efforts towards impactful service outcomes.
- Stay abreast of the latest service design methodologies, industry trends, and innovative practices.
- Continuously improve and iterate upon personal design practices, team processes, and overall service deliverables.
- Share expertise openly within the team, unit, and broader R&D organization to foster collective growth.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Service Design, Product Design, Strategic Design, or a related field.
- Previous experience in Service Design, Strategic Design, Design Innovation, or equivalent roles.
- Proven success collaborating closely with product and technology teams within agile and dynamic environments.
- Systems Thinker: Ability to analyze, interpret, and visualize complex interconnections within service ecosystems.
- Strategic Mindset: Strong ability to identify opportunities, assess business implications, and translate strategic insights into actionable designs.
- Visualization & Storytelling: Skilled at articulating design concepts visually and verbally to effectively communicate complex ideas.
- Facilitation & Collaboration: Experienced in leading interactive workshops, engaging cross-functional teams, and fostering co-creation.
- Proactive & Independent: Capable of working autonomously, taking initiative, and delivering quality outcomes without explicit direction.
- Customer-Centricity: Commitment to understanding and incorporating user and stakeholder needs into service solutions.
- Results-Oriented: Demonstrated track record of setting ambitious goals and consistently delivering impactful outcomes.
- Innovation & Generativity: Curious and innovative mindset, consistently exploring diverse approaches to problem-solving.