UX/UI Student Assistant

At FOSS, we are driven by a strong sense of purpose, and we hope you are too. A fast-growing world population means that the global food production will have to increase by 60% by 2050 to meet demand. We want to come up with smarter ways to make the best use of agricultural resources, and to help eliminate food waste. If that sounds like something you would like to get out of bed for every Monday morning, then read on.

The job
We are looking for a student assistant to join our UX/UI team. A young and international team who together with our Product and Development teams helps shaping the future of IQX, our software platform for the food and feed industries. You will be reporting to the head of Data, Insights and UX/UI and are expected to work approximately 2 days a week (with flexibility during exam period). The position is based at our headquarter in Hillerød.

Primary task

• Collaborate with the Product team to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces for web applications.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Assist in maintaining and developing our design system.
• Stay updated with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide creative input for project planning.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program with at least two semesters left before graduating (e.g. Information Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Medialogy, etc.).
• Basic understanding of UX principles and methodologies.
• Experience with Figma.
• Knowledge of design systems and their application in maintaining design consistency is a plus.
• Since FOSS is a global organization, it is a prerequisite that you are fluent in English.

Personal skills

• Strong collaboration skills and a team-player mentality.
• Adaptability to adjust to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn and stay updated with industry trends.

We offer
This position offers a steep learning curve as we see students as integral part of the team. You will be able to make the difference both by executing together with the rest of the team, but also by taking your own responsibilities. Beside the allocated time as student assistant, we are open for academic collaborations if you wish to write university projects or thesis with us.

Application
Send your application by using the link below. Note that we only receive applications via the link. You are welcome to attach or refer to your portfolio, but it is not a requirement.

We conduct interviews on a regular basis, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

For further information regarding the job, please do not hesitate to contact Riccardo Romano at rro@foss.dk.

All applications for vacant positions will be welcomed and will be considered on the relative merits of the applicant against the role profile for the position regardless of nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. FOSS is committed to maintaining an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. You can help us sustain an unbiased recruitment process by not including photo or age in your application.

More info about IQX: https://iqx.net

FOSS
Today, more than 8 billion people around the world are dependent on nutritional food. Tons of food being produced in a million different ways and under varying conditions, creating challenges all the way from field to fork. One of them, obviously, being the effects it has on climate change. 

FOSS helps the world’s 100 biggest food companies and more than 40,000 others around the world navigate exactly that with intelligent, data-driven and innovative analytical solutions. We are making sustainability a better business and we’re doing so as global market leader in our field – improving food quality, minimizing food waste, ensuring food safety, and securing fair payment.

Join a pioneering and innovative company in the food and agriculture industry. A company on a mission, with offices all around the world and 1,700 talented colleagues from more than 32 different countries.

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