Product Designer Apprentice

About Back Market

Back Market is on a mission to make tech reliable, affordable, and better than new. We are a global marketplace for refurbished devices, significantly reducing environmental impact with 92% less carbon emissions than new products. Our goal is to do more with what we already have, creating a positive impact on the planet and consumers.

Role Overview

As a Product Designer Apprentice, you will join the Product Design team at Back Market. This role focuses on the user experience for customers with after-sales issues, customer service agents, and sellers of refurbished tech. You will contribute to improving and innovating through design, prototyping, testing, and iteration in collaboration with a talented team. Our objective is to redefine e-commerce and make a tangible difference in the world.

Your Mission

• Collaborate with and support the product design team in their daily tasks.
• Take ownership of design projects that drive user and business impact.
• Assist in refining and documenting design systems and materials.
• Develop your skills to become a proficient product designer.

What We're Looking For

• A user-centric mindset with foundational knowledge in UX/UI/Product Design processes.
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, and an interest in AI tools for design.
• An open, curious, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Enthusiasm for simplifying complex user processes.
• High attention to detail and a drive to enhance customer experience quality.
• Professional communication skills in English for effective collaboration within an international team.

About The Apprenticeship

• Start Date: September / October 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Schedule: Full-time (35 hours/week), aligned with school rhythms.
• Location: Paris, France
• Contract: Apprenticeship contract, requiring a French school enrollment.

Recruitment Process

• Initial interview with the Hiring Manager.
• HR Interview with a Campus Recruiter.
• Design Challenge.
• Technical Interview with a Product Designer.

Why Join Back Market?

• Mission-Driven Environment: Contribute daily to a significant positive environmental impact.
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy 2 remote days per week and 1 remote work week per quarter, plus 3 flex days.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse team committed to equity and inclusion, supported by Employee Resource Groups and mentorship programs. Back Market is a high-scoring certified B Corp company (93.2).
• Career Development: Engage in impact-driven work with hands-on career development in an innovative and fast-paced environment.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Back Market is dedicated to building diverse teams and fostering an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, even if you don't meet every qualification. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the world we aim to change.

Accessibility

If you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please discuss this with the Talent Acquisition Team.

Key skills/competency

• Product Design
• UX/UI
• Figma
• Prototyping
• User-Centric Design
• Design Systems
• Apprenticeship
• After Sales
• Seller Experience
• AI Tools