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Senior Design Operations Specialist

Digital Science

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Original Job Summary

About Digital Science

Digital Science is advancing the research ecosystem by creating tools that foster trusted, collaborative, and inclusive research. Join a pioneering technology company dedicated to open and innovative research.

Your New Role as Senior Design Operations Specialist

In this pivotal role within the Product Design team, you will strategically enhance and scale user research and design operations to drive a user-centric product development process. You will be responsible for:

  • Improving scalable product discovery processes, tools, and workflows.
  • Communicating high-quality, engaging user insights across teams.
  • Automating standardized design documentation and templates.
  • Managing design team tools, cost reporting, and experimentation.
  • Supporting quality assurance and design standard implementations.
  • Fostering collaboration between design, product, and engineering teams.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

You will have proven experience in DesignOps or similar roles, deep knowledge of modern design tools (Figma, Dovetail, UserInterviews, Coda), and a strong problem-solving mindset. Excellent communication skills and a consultative, collaborative approach are essential.

Nice To Have

Familiarity with WCAG guidelines, assistive technologies, and inclusive design principles.

Living Our Values

Digital Science nurtures an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and progress in research. We are committed to openness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Application Details

Location: Germany (Home based) Application Deadline: 13 October 2025 Eligible Locations: UK, Spain, Germany, Romania

Key skills/competency

  • DesignOps
  • ResearchOps
  • User Research
  • Workflow Automation
  • Documentation
  • Figma
  • Dovetail
  • Agile
  • GDPR
  • Collaboration

How to Get Hired at Digital Science

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Digital Science's culture: Understand their mission and values.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight DesignOps experience and tools.
  • Emphasize collaboration: Showcase team communication examples.
  • Prepare for technical insights: Be ready for tool and process discussions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Figma and Dovetail workflows.
Study GDPR compliant design practices.
Practice documentation automation techniques.
Brush up on agile design methods.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you improved team collaboration.
Explain your problem-solving process.
Share examples of clear communication.
Discuss how you handle ambiguous projects.