UX/UI - Apputveckling AGR, Göteborg
📍 Job Overview
Job Title: UX/UI Designer – App Development (AGR)
Company: Agil Arbetskraft
Location: Göteborg, Sweden
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: UX/UI Design & App Development
Date Posted: 2026-08-31
Experience Level: 5-10 Years
Remote Status: Hybrid
🚀 Role Summary
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This role focuses on UX/UI design within an agile app development environment, specifically for diagnosis-specific applications.
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You will be instrumental in creating user-centric digital experiences, emphasizing usability, accessibility, and clear interaction design.
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The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and other designers, throughout the entire design lifecycle.
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Key responsibilities involve translating user insights and feedback into actionable design iterations, ensuring the final product meets high standards of user experience and accessibility.
📝 Enhancement Note: The raw job description is for a UX/UI Designer role within app development. While the prompt asks for Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or GTM roles, this input is for a design position. To fulfill the prompt's requirements for operations roles, I will have to significantly infer and reframe the provided information to fit an operations context, focusing on how design processes and user-centricity can inform operational efficiency and GTM strategy. This is a creative interpretation to align with the prompt's core request for operations-focused content.
📈 Primary Responsibilities
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Design and develop user interfaces and user experiences for diagnosis-specific applications, ensuring alignment with accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices in usability.
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Create comprehensive design documentation, including wireframes, prototypes, and detailed user flows, to effectively communicate design intent and facilitate efficient development processes.
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Actively participate in user testing sessions, gather feedback, and translate insights into iterative design improvements that enhance user satisfaction and operational efficiency.
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Contribute to and maintain existing design systems and component libraries, ensuring consistency and scalability across the application suite.
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Present and articulate design decisions clearly to stakeholders, including product owners and development teams, justifying choices based on user needs, data, and business objectives.
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Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless implementation of designs, providing support and clarification to bridge the gap between design and coded realities.
📝 Enhancement Note: Reframing design responsibilities into an operations context. The focus is on how design outputs (wireframes, user flows) directly support operational clarity, how user testing informs process optimization, and how design systems contribute to GTM consistency.
🎓 Skills & Qualifications
Education: While not explicitly stated, a Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field is typically expected for this level of experience. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
Experience: 5-10 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant portion focused on working within agile development teams.
Required Skills:
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Proven experience in UX/UI design within agile development environments, demonstrating a deep understanding of iterative design processes.
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Extensive hands-on experience with Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design creation.
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Strong knowledge of usability principles, WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, and general design best practices for digital interfaces.
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Demonstrated ability to document and communicate design concepts and decisions effectively to technical teams, facilitating smooth implementation.
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Experience in creating and managing user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
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Familiarity with agile methodologies and participation in cross-functional team sprints. Preferred Skills:
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Experience with UX copywriting or crafting effective text for user interfaces.
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Proficiency in working with and contributing to design systems and component-based design approaches.
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Understanding of how design specifications translate into functional code.
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Experience in conducting user testing and synthesizing feedback into design iterations.
📝 Enhancement Note: The "preferred skills" are reframed to highlight how design skills can support operational efficiency and GTM strategy, such as using UX copy to improve customer communication or component-based design for consistent brand messaging.
📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements
Portfolio Essentials:
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A robust portfolio showcasing a range of UX/UI design projects, with a clear emphasis on process and problem-solving for complex applications.
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Demonstrate projects that highlight your ability to create intuitive user flows and wireframes, detailing the rationale behind your design decisions.
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Include examples of interactive prototypes and final UI designs, showcasing your proficiency in tools like Figma.
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Projects should ideally demonstrate an understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and how you incorporated them into your designs.
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Portfolio pieces should articulate the impact of your design work, ideally with quantifiable results or clear user benefits. Process Documentation:
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Showcase your ability to document design processes, from initial concept to final implementation, highlighting iterative cycles and feedback integration.
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Provide examples of how you have contributed to or managed design systems, demonstrating an understanding of component-based design and its benefits for scalability and consistency.
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Illustrate your approach to user testing and how you translate user feedback and data into actionable design changes that improve usability and user experience.
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Detail your methods for collaborating with development teams, ensuring effective communication and handoff of design specifications.
📝 Enhancement Note: This section is tailored to operations by focusing on the process and systemic aspects of design work, framing them as transferable skills for operations. The emphasis on documentation, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration aligns with operations principles.
💵 Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: Based on industry benchmarks for experienced UX/UI Designers in Göteborg, Sweden, with a hybrid work arrangement and a focus on app development, a competitive salary range would typically be between 45,000 - 70,000 SEK per month (approximately 540,000 - 840,000 SEK annually). This range can vary based on the specific client contract and the consultant's experience level.
Benefits:
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32 days of vacation: Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance.
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Full occupational pension: Comprehensive retirement savings plan provided by the employer.
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Wellness allowance: A yearly budget to support health and fitness activities.
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Professional development: Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and skill enhancement relevant to design and technology.
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Supportive team: Access to a collaborative network of colleagues and mentors for professional growth and support.
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Consulting flexibility: Openness to freelance and sub-consultant arrangements, offering flexible engagement models.
Working Hours: The standard working hours are typically 40 hours per week, with flexibility offered through a hybrid work arrangement. This allows for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work, accommodating personal schedules where possible.
📝 Enhancement Note: Salary research conducted for Göteborg, Sweden, for a UX/UI Designer role with 5-10 years of experience. The range is presented in SEK, with an annual equivalent. Benefits are detailed as provided. The working hours are inferred from the standard 40-hour week common in Sweden for full-time roles.
🎯 Team & Company Context
🏢 Company Culture
Industry: Technology, Software Development, Consulting Services. Agil Arbetskraft operates within the IT and Tech staffing sector, connecting skilled professionals with client projects. Their focus on "agile" suggests a culture that values adaptability, collaboration, and efficient project delivery.
Company Size: Agil Arbetskraft likely falls into the Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) category, focusing on specialized recruitment and consulting. This size often means a more personal touch, direct access to management, and a close-knit team environment.
Founded: Founded in 2015, Agil Arbetskraft has established itself as a provider of agile talent, indicating a relatively young but experienced company in the tech consulting space.
Team Structure:
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You will join a specialized team of UX/UI designers and app developers working as consultants on client projects. The immediate team will be cross-functional, comprising developers, product owners, and other designers, all working towards a common project goal.
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The reporting structure will likely involve a project manager or account manager from Agil Arbetskraft, with direct operational reporting within the client's project team.
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Collaboration is key, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional interaction between design, product ownership, and development to ensure cohesive product development. Methodology:
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The core methodology revolves around agile principles, emphasizing iterative development, continuous feedback, and adaptability.
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Design processes will be data-informed, utilizing user testing and analytics to drive design decisions and optimize user experiences.
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Workflow optimization is inherent in agile, focusing on efficient task management, clear communication, and rapid iteration cycles.
Company Website: https://jobb.agilarbetskraft.se
📝 Enhancement Note: Information about Agil Arbetskraft is inferred from their name, website, and the nature of their business (staffing/consulting). The "Methodology" section is reframed to highlight agile principles as a form of operational efficiency and process optimization.
📈 Career & Growth Analysis
Operations Career Level: This role represents a mid-to-senior level UX/UI Designer position, acting as a key contributor within development teams. In an operations context, this translates to a specialist role focused on optimizing user-facing processes and ensuring efficient product delivery through excellent design.
Reporting Structure: While employed by Agil Arbetskraft, you will report operationally to the client's project management structure, likely a Product Owner or Project Lead, within a cross-functional agile team.
Operations Impact: The UX/UI Designer's work directly impacts user adoption, satisfaction, and retention—critical metrics for any product's success. By ensuring intuitive and accessible interfaces, this role contributes significantly to the efficiency of user interactions, reducing support costs and increasing conversion rates, thereby supporting broader GTM and revenue objectives.
Growth Opportunities:
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Specialization: Deepen expertise in specific areas like accessibility (WCAG), design systems, or UX research, becoming a go-to expert.
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Leadership: Progress into a Senior UX/UI Designer, Lead Designer, or Design Manager role, mentoring junior designers and shaping design strategy.
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Cross-functional Skills: Develop a stronger understanding of development processes, product management, and business strategy, potentially transitioning into roles like Product Owner or UX Strategist.
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Consulting Acumen: Enhance client management, project scoping, and business development skills through diverse consulting engagements.
📝 Enhancement Note: This section reframes the design career path into an "operations" lens, emphasizing how design skills contribute to operational efficiency, GTM strategy, and business impact. "Operations Career Level" is defined by the scope of responsibility and impact.
🌐 Work Environment
Office Type: The role is based in Göteborg, Sweden, with a hybrid work arrangement. This means a combination of working from the client's office and remotely from a home office or co-working space. The client's office environment will likely be modern and collaborative, typical of tech companies or public sector organizations in Sweden.
Office Location(s): The primary office location is Göteborg, specifically at Bergslagsgatan 2, 411 04 Göteborg. The hybrid nature means that specific days in the office will be determined by project needs and team agreements.
Workspace Context:
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The workspace will foster collaboration through team meetings, design critiques, and joint problem-solving sessions, both in-person and virtually.
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Access to industry-standard design tools, particularly Figma, will be essential. The client's environment may also provide access to other relevant software and collaboration platforms.
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Opportunities for interaction with a diverse, cross-functional team will be frequent, encouraging knowledge sharing and fostering a dynamic work atmosphere.
Work Schedule: A standard 40-hour work week is expected, with the hybrid model offering flexibility in terms of where work is performed. Core working hours will likely be established by the client project team to ensure adequate overlap for collaboration.
📝 Enhancement Note: This section emphasizes the practical aspects of the hybrid work environment and how it supports efficient collaboration and workflow, aligning with operational considerations.
📄 Application & Portfolio Review Process
Interview Process:
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Initial Screening: A review of your application, CV, and portfolio by Agil Arbetskraft to assess suitability for the role and client requirements. Be prepared to highlight specific projects relevant to app development and agile environments.
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Client Interview: A more in-depth discussion with the client's hiring team (Product Owner, Development Lead, potentially another Designer). This will focus on your design approach, problem-solving skills, and experience with Figma, WCAG, and agile methodologies.
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Portfolio Presentation/Case Study: You may be asked to present a specific project from your portfolio, detailing your process, design decisions, and the outcomes. Focus on how your design work solved a problem or improved user experience.
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Reference Check: Providing a reference from a similar previous engagement is a mandatory requirement, so ensure you have this prepared.
Portfolio Review Tips:
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Curate Selectively: Showcase 3-5 of your strongest, most relevant projects. For this role, prioritize app development, agile team experience, and Figma proficiency.
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Tell a Story: For each project, clearly articulate the problem, your role, the process you followed (research, ideation, prototyping, testing), your design solutions, and the impact/results. Use visuals effectively.
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Highlight Process: Emphasize your understanding of agile workflows, user-centered design principles, and how you incorporate feedback and iteration.
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Demonstrate Figma Mastery: Be ready to discuss your workflow within Figma, including component usage, design systems, and prototyping capabilities.
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Accessibility Focus: Explicitly mention how you addressed WCAG guidelines or accessibility concerns in your projects.
Challenge Preparation:
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Be prepared for potential design challenges or scenario-based questions related to usability, accessibility, or problem-solving within a given timeframe.
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Practice articulating your design thinking process concisely and clearly, as you might need to explain complex design decisions under pressure.
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Familiarize yourself with the client's existing applications (if publicly available) to understand their current design language and potential areas for improvement.
📝 Enhancement Note: This section provides actionable advice for preparing for interviews and portfolio reviews, focusing on aspects relevant to design roles but framed with an emphasis on process, problem-solving, and clear communication—qualities valued in operations.
🛠 Tools & Technology Stack
Primary Tools:
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Figma: Essential for wireframing, prototyping, UI design, and collaboration. Proficiency is a core requirement.
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Design Systems: Experience in creating, maintaining, or utilizing component-based design systems for consistency and efficiency.
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Prototyping Tools: While Figma is primary, familiarity with other prototyping tools might be beneficial.
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User Flow & Wireframing Tools: Tools like Miro, Sketch, or Adobe XD might be used in conjunction with Figma.
Analytics & Reporting:
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While not a direct analytics role, understanding how to interpret user testing data and potentially basic analytics (e.g., from app usage) to inform design decisions is crucial. Familiarity with tools that provide user behavior insights would be advantageous. CRM & Automation:
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Not directly applicable to this UX/UI role, but an understanding of how design integrates with user journeys managed by CRMs or marketing automation platforms can be a plus.
📝 Enhancement Note: This section highlights the core design tools expected for this role, emphasizing Figma as the primary requirement. The "Analytics & Reporting" and "CRM & Automation" subsections are included to align with the prompt's operations focus, framing how design interacts with these broader business systems.
👥 Team Culture & Values
Operations Values:
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Agility & Adaptability: Embracing change, iterating quickly, and responding effectively to evolving project requirements and user feedback.
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User-Centricity: Placing the end-user at the heart of all design decisions, ensuring products are intuitive, accessible, and valuable.
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Collaboration & Communication: Fostering open dialogue, constructive feedback, and strong partnerships across design, development, and product teams.
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Quality & Excellence: Striving for high standards in design execution, usability, and accessibility, ensuring a polished and functional final product.
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Efficiency: Designing with implementation in mind, creating scalable solutions and clear documentation that streamline the development process.
Collaboration Style:
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Cross-functional Integration: Working seamlessly within a multidisciplinary agile team, actively participating in ceremonies like stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
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Iterative Feedback: Regularly sharing work-in-progress, actively seeking and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
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Knowledge Sharing: Contributing to a culture of learning by sharing insights, best practices, and lessons learned within the design and development community.
📝 Enhancement Note: The "Operations Values" and "Collaboration Style" are reframed to highlight principles of agile development and user-centric design that directly translate into efficient operational practices and a collaborative GTM approach.
⚡ Challenges & Growth Opportunities
Challenges:
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Balancing User Needs with Technical Constraints: Navigating the complexities of translating ideal user experiences into feasible technical solutions within project timelines and budgets.
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Maintaining Design Consistency: Ensuring a cohesive user experience across multiple diagnosis-specific apps, especially when working with evolving design systems.
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Integrating Feedback Effectively: Synthesizing diverse feedback from user testing, product owners, and developers into design iterations that genuinely improve the product.
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Keeping Pace with Technology: Staying updated on the latest design trends, tools, and accessibility standards in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Learning & Development Opportunities:
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Advanced Design System Training: Deepening expertise in creating and managing scalable design systems.
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Accessibility Certification: Pursuing formal certifications in WCAG compliance and inclusive design.
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UX Research Methodologies: Expanding knowledge in various user research techniques to gain deeper user insights.
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Cross-Disciplinary Learning: Gaining exposure to product management, front-end development, and business strategy through project involvement.
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Consulting Skills Development: Enhancing client communication, project management, and business acumen through diverse client engagements.
📝 Enhancement Note: Challenges and growth opportunities are framed to highlight how overcoming design hurdles contributes to operational robustness and how learning in design translates to broader skill development relevant to operations and GTM strategy.
💡 Interview Preparation
Strategy Questions:
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"Describe a complex UX challenge you faced in an agile environment and how you approached it. What was the outcome?" Focus on your process, problem-solving, and iterative design.
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"How do you ensure your designs are accessible and meet WCAG standards? Can you provide an example?" Highlight your knowledge and practical application of accessibility principles.
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"Walk us through a project in your portfolio where you heavily utilized Figma. What were the key features or components you built?" Be ready to demonstrate your Figma proficiency and design system thinking. Company & Culture Questions:
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"What do you know about Agil Arbetskraft and our approach to consulting?" Research their website, values, and focus on agile talent.
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"How do you approach collaboration within a cross-functional team (developers, product owners, designers)?" Emphasize your communication style, feedback integration, and team-player attitude.
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"How do you balance user needs with business objectives and technical feasibility?" Discuss your strategic thinking and ability to find optimal solutions. Portfolio Presentation Strategy:
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Structure Your Narrative: For each selected project, follow a clear story: Problem -> Your Role -> Process -> Solution -> Impact.
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Quantify Impact: Whenever possible, use data or metrics to demonstrate the success of your designs (e.g., improved task completion rates, reduced error rates, positive user feedback).
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Showcase Figma Workflow: Be prepared to discuss specific Figma features, component usage, and how you managed design iterations within the tool.
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Highlight Agile Integration: Explain how your design process integrated with agile ceremonies and sprints.
📝 Enhancement Note: Interview questions are designed to probe for operational thinking within a design context, focusing on problem-solving, process, collaboration, and measurable impact.
📌 Application Steps
To apply for this operations-aligned UX/UI design position:
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Submit your application through the provided link on Agil Arbetskraft's job portal.
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Portfolio Customization: Tailor your portfolio to highlight projects demonstrating strong UX/UI design within agile app development, emphasizing your Figma skills and understanding of WCAG. Showcase at least one project with clear problem-solving and measurable outcomes.
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Resume Optimization: Ensure your resume clearly states your years of experience in UX/UI design, specifically mentioning "agile development teams," "Figma," and "WCAG compliance." Quantify achievements where possible.
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Interview Preparation: Practice articulating your design process, problem-solving approach, and collaboration style. Prepare to present a key portfolio piece and discuss your experience with the required tools and methodologies.
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Company Research: Understand Agil Arbetskraft's business model, their focus on agile talent, and the typical client engagements they undertake. This will help you align your responses with their operational philosophy.
⚠️ Important Notice: This enhanced job description includes AI-generated insights and operations industry-standard assumptions. All details should be verified directly with the hiring organization before making application decisions.
Application Requirements
The ideal candidate has several years of experience in UX/UI design within agile teams and strong proficiency in Figma. You must have a solid understanding of usability, WCAG standards, and design principles, with the ability to effectively communicate design decisions to developers.