About The DEUS Initiative
- We're a team of curious minds who believe technology should serve people. Our mission is to unlock the potential of AI for humanity through solutions that are not just innovative, but also ethical and impactful. We're driven by a desire to simply make things better.
- Our name is inspired by deus ex machina, not because we think we’re gods, but because we design AI that steps in to support, solve, and serve.
- DEUS also stands for what we do best: Data | Engineering | User Experience | Strategy.
- With offices in Amsterdam, Porto, and A Coruña, we collaborate on international projects that challenge us to think deeply, build with care, and design for human good.
About the Role
- At DEUS, we are deeply committed to building an environment where you can truly be your authentic self. We celebrate diversity in every dimension, fostering an atmosphere where every individual feels valued and respected.
- We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We maintain a clear 'no assholes' policy, applying to both our team and our clients, ensuring a respectful and positive dynamic for all.
- We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
What You'll Be Doing
- Collaborating on design projects with multidisciplinary teams and clients across different industries.
- Supporting user and market research activities to better understand user and business needs.
- Helping create customer journeys, personas, service blueprints, and opportunity maps.
- Designing user flows, interactions, and prototypes for digital products and services.
- Contributing to low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes to explore and communicate design concepts.
- Supporting the planning and facilitation of workshops, such as design sprints or ideation sessions.
- Assisting with user testing and validation processes, helping translate findings into design improvements.
- Collaborating with designers, engineers, and strategists to deliver solutions that are desirable, viable, and feasible.
- Documenting and presenting design ideas, insights, and decisions to the team and stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
A strong interest in product design, service design, and human-centered design methodologies.
Curiosity about designing digital products and services that solve real user problems.
Interest in planning and conducting research, including qualitative user research and market analysis.
Some exposure to designing user flows and interactions for digital products.
Experience or familiarity with creating low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes.
A good eye for visual design and crafting engaging interaction or communication elements.
Interest in user testing and validation methodologies.
Familiarity with customer journey mapping, personas, or service blueprints.
A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
Strong English communication skills; other languages are always a plus.
Bonus points if you have: Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies.
Bonus points if you have: Skills or interest in UX writing, system design, or facilitating workshops.
Compensation & Benefits
- Community: Join a friendly multicultural team that loves to connect, through regular social events, activities, and our yearly company retreat, Pantheon.
- Flexibility: We encourage a hybrid setup, but there are no mandatory office days. You decide when to come in and how to manage your time.
- Growth: You’ll be supported by experienced mentors, receive regular feedback, and be part of real projects. This is a space to learn by doing.
- Well-being: We foster a supportive environment with regular check-ins, open communication, and a healthy balance between learning, impact, and personal life.
- Purpose: From day one, you’ll contribute to initiatives that matter to the team and the evolution of our products, tools, and ways of working.