Product Designer

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide. 

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering, consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication and administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf. 

We are currently hiring a Product desginer to join our I&E HUB in Lisbon.

Brief Role Description

Employees who analyze, design, develop, and implement IT applications and software components. They define interfaces for users or between systems and are involved in system integration and tests.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Working in the context of autonomous vehicles you will define requirements, concepts, and solutions for various aspects of a Driver-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution within the context of autonomous vehicles.
  • You will collaborate with stakeholders and product management, systems engineering, product design and development to ensure cohesive product development and evolve the overall product landscape.
  • You will work closely with the product owner to analyze the product scope and break down requirements into epics and user stories.
  • You will work closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of concept specification and resolve any concept-related issues.
  • You will identify the need for workshops to align and clarify with stakeholders. You envision, create and perform these workshops. The results are analysed, wrapped up and presented together with next steps by you.
  • You will conduct user research with customer representatives to formulate requirements and concepts for a DaaS product that integrates well with the customer logistic flows and ecosystems.
  • You will present concepts and solutions to stakeholders and incorporate feedback into the design process
  • You should stay updated with industry trends and advancements in automated driving technologies to inform design decisions.
  • Your task also includes making sure that concepts comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
  • You will support creating wireframes, and prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively
  • You take the initiative to solve problems and overcome roadblocks, searching for innovative and pragmatic solutions. You are a result-oriented individual.

Qualification requirements

  • Relevant experience (3-5) in the conception and design of products in an international context, preferably in the context of complex software systems (knowledge in logistics, transport or telematics field is an advantage).
  • User Experience (UX) Design: Mastery of UX design methods in both theory and practice.
  • User Research: Conducting user research independently to understand the customer and gather insights for design decisions.
  • Requirements engineering: Confidence in the process of requirements analysis and translating them into user stories or tasks
  • Discovery: Leading goal-oriented discovery phases, transforming high-level feature ideas into validated and aligned requirements. Design Thinking knowledge is beneficial
  • Workshops: Relevant experience in preparing, conducting and evaluating workshops with stakeholders to gain insight, understand problems and solve dissent.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and solve design challenges.
  • Industry Knowledge: Prior engagement in the automotive and transportation industry is a plus.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills to articulate concept decisions and rationale to stakeholders.
  • Very good English skills, both written and spoken.
  • Team-oriented mindset and strong collaboration skills.
  • Experience with SAFE framework is a plus.

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide. 

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering, consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication and administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf. 

Who are we?

At the Innovation & Engineering Hub, we develop bold, market-ready solutions that support Volkswagen Group and its leading brands. Together with TRATON Group’s Global R&D — home to brands like Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus — we’re building the future of intelligent and sustainable transport. Global R&D focuses on:

  • Alternative Drive Systems
  • Digitalization
  • Automated Driving
  • Road Safety

We’re not just manufacturing vehicles — we’re engineering the future of mobility.

About the job

Job ID:  16494
Company:  Volkswagen Group Services, Portugal
Location: 

Lisboa, PT, 1200-246

Department:  Research and Development
Career Level:  Professionals
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  According to company policy
Posting Date:  Aug 11, 2025

Product Designer

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide. 

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering, consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication and administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf. 

We are currently hiring a Product desginer to join our I&E HUB in Lisbon.

Brief Role Description

Employees who analyze, design, develop, and implement IT applications and software components. They define interfaces for users or between systems and are involved in system integration and tests.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Working in the context of autonomous vehicles you will define requirements, concepts, and solutions for various aspects of a Driver-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution within the context of autonomous vehicles.
  • You will collaborate with stakeholders and product management, systems engineering, product design and development to ensure cohesive product development and evolve the overall product landscape.
  • You will work closely with the product owner to analyze the product scope and break down requirements into epics and user stories.
  • You will work closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of concept specification and resolve any concept-related issues.
  • You will identify the need for workshops to align and clarify with stakeholders. You envision, create and perform these workshops. The results are analysed, wrapped up and presented together with next steps by you.
  • You will conduct user research with customer representatives to formulate requirements and concepts for a DaaS product that integrates well with the customer logistic flows and ecosystems.
  • You will present concepts and solutions to stakeholders and incorporate feedback into the design process
  • You should stay updated with industry trends and advancements in automated driving technologies to inform design decisions.
  • Your task also includes making sure that concepts comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
  • You will support creating wireframes, and prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively
  • You take the initiative to solve problems and overcome roadblocks, searching for innovative and pragmatic solutions. You are a result-oriented individual.

Qualification requirements

  • Relevant experience (3-5) in the conception and design of products in an international context, preferably in the context of complex software systems (knowledge in logistics, transport or telematics field is an advantage).
  • User Experience (UX) Design: Mastery of UX design methods in both theory and practice.
  • User Research: Conducting user research independently to understand the customer and gather insights for design decisions.
  • Requirements engineering: Confidence in the process of requirements analysis and translating them into user stories or tasks
  • Discovery: Leading goal-oriented discovery phases, transforming high-level feature ideas into validated and aligned requirements. Design Thinking knowledge is beneficial
  • Workshops: Relevant experience in preparing, conducting and evaluating workshops with stakeholders to gain insight, understand problems and solve dissent.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and solve design challenges.
  • Industry Knowledge: Prior engagement in the automotive and transportation industry is a plus.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills to articulate concept decisions and rationale to stakeholders.
  • Very good English skills, both written and spoken.
  • Team-oriented mindset and strong collaboration skills.
  • Experience with SAFE framework is a plus.

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide. 

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering, consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication and administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf. 

Who are we?

At the Innovation & Engineering Hub, we develop bold, market-ready solutions that support Volkswagen Group and its leading brands. Together with TRATON Group’s Global R&D — home to brands like Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus — we’re building the future of intelligent and sustainable transport. Global R&D focuses on:

  • Alternative Drive Systems
  • Digitalization
  • Automated Driving
  • Road Safety

We’re not just manufacturing vehicles — we’re engineering the future of mobility.

About the job

Job ID:  16494
Job ID:  16494
Company:  Volkswagen Group Services, Portugal
Company:  Volkswagen Group Services, Portugal
Location: 

Lisboa, PT, 1200-246

Location: 

Lisboa, PT, 1200-246

Department:  Research and Development
Department:  Research and Development
Career Level:  Professionals
Career Level:  Professionals
Working Model:  Full-time
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Unlimited
Contract Type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  According to company policy
Remote Working:  According to company policy
Posting Date:  Aug 11, 2025
Posting Date:  Aug 11, 2025

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