Working Student (all genders) -UI/UX Design for Media Production Software - Erlangen / Nürnberg

Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen
Am Wolfsmantel 33, 91058 Erlangen

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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world’s leading applied research organizations. 75 institutes develop cutting-edge technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people working in technology, science, administration and IT. They know: If you join Fraunhofer, then you are able to promote change. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

 

Welcome to Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS! As the largest institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we have been conducting research for over 30 years in diverse fields such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor systems, data collection, signal processing and transmission. Talents from various engineering and natural science disciplines will find a wide range of exciting research topics under a single roof. A few highlights that reflect our innovative strength: Neuromorphic computing, 5G/6G mobile communication technologies, generative AI in speech and signal processing, and X-ray imaging for e-mobility. And that’s just the beginning! 

Which sustainable solutions will you find with us?

 

Are you passionate about UX/UI design and media technology? Do you want to design interfaces for professional software used by film production studios and post-production houses worldwide? 
Then this opportunity is for you!
 

Here’s how you will make a difference

You'll shape the user experience of our media production tools, enabling production companies to create, manage, and deliver professional content. Our tools support workflows ranging from Digital Cinema Package (DCP) creation to specific post-production and delivery needs, like AI-supported subtitling. Used globally by production companies, post-production houses, and creative studios, our software serves diverse production environments. Your mission: make complex workflows simple and intuitive.

  • Designing intuitive user interfaces: Create UI/UX concepts and designs for media production software.
  • User research: Conduct interviews and usability tests to understand our users’ workflows.
  • User journey mapping: Analyse and optimize complex workflows for media creation, playback, post-production and delivery.
  • Prototyping: Develop interactive prototypes using Figma to visualize and test design concepts.
  • Usability testing: Plan and conduct tests with target users, analyse results, and iterate designs based on feedback.
  • Visual design: Create consistent, professional interface designs that reflect the high standards of the media production industry.

 

Dein Profil

What you bring to the table

  • You are currently studying Design, Computer Science, Media Studies, Communications and Multimedia Engineering, or a related field and are interested in UX/UI Design.
  • You have a record of projects that show your ideas and solutions regarding design, information architecture, and visual clarity.
  • You bring experience with design and prototyping tools (especially Figma).
  • You are interested in multimedia editing technologies and professional software workflows.
  • You have a good understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and usability best practices.
  • You are able to analyse complex technical requirements and translate them into clear, user-friendly designs.
  • You communicate confidently in English within our international team - German skills are welcome but not required.

What you can expect

  • Organize your schedule: Benefit from flexible working hours that are perfectly compatible with your studies.
  • Become part of a creative team: Experience an open and friendly working atmosphere in which your ideas are valued.
  • Variety that inspires: Look forward to divers tasks that inspire and challenge you.
  • Shape the future with us: Take part in application-oriented research and put your theoretical knowledge to practice.
  • Innovation that inspires: Exciting and pioneering projects that make a real difference.

We will agree your start date and weekly working hours with you individually (as a working student up to 20 hours per week or for an internship at least three months). You can reduce your hours before exams and increase them during semester breaks. You can set your working days flexibly. After your studies, there are attractive opportunities to join the institute on a full-time or part-time basis. You can flexibly determine the working days of your fixed-term employment contract.

 

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled people are given preference if they are equally qualified.

 

Ready for change?

Then apply now and make the difference! (PDF: Cover Letter, Resume, Certificates, Project Portfolio).

Do you have questions about the application process? Our recruiter Svenja Hofmann will be happy to assist you: Phone +49 9131 776-1672.

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Home Office
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