System Designer (i-Team) | System-Designer*in (i-Team), Stadt Freiburg i.Br.

Job Summary

This role is for a System Designer to join the City of Freiburg's i-Team, participating in the prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies program aimed at developing and implementing solutions for urgent local challenges. The successful candidate will lead and moderate complex design and innovation processes, focusing on creating new governance structures within the municipal environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include applying participatory methods such as Deep Listening and Co-creation, conducting rigorous qualitative research, developing and testing prototypes, and iteratively designing pilot projects. You will be responsible for visualizing outcomes using tools like Journey Maps and Service Blueprints. Key requirements include a university degree in Strategic Design, Service Design, or a related field, coupled with strong conceptual, strategic, and project management skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive urban transformation, foster a culture of shared problem-solving, and deliver concrete, citizen-oriented improvements to life in Freiburg.