Design in Transition: Part 3 – The growing role of ICs and fractional leads

Design im Wandel - Teil 3 von Jan Pautsch

In this blog post, Jan Pautsch, Director of Kooku X, sheds light on the increasing importance of Individual Contributors (ICs) and Fractional Leads in modern design organizations. He discusses how flexible models and the reduction of management positions are strengthening the role of ICs and the challenges this poses for long-term innovation. It also analyzes the role of fractional design leadership as a flexible solution for growing companies.

Design in Transition: Part 2 – Challenges in leading product design teams

Design Leadership: Design in Transition Part 2 von Jan Pautsch

In this blog post, Jan Pautsch, Director of Kooku X, analyzes the challenges of design leadership. He emphasizes how a lack of expertise and diversity in leadership positions can affect the strategic direction and innovative power of design teams. It also highlights the importance of gender equality in leadership to avoid blind spots and promote diverse perspectives.

Design in Transition: Part 1 – The transformation of the product designer’s role

Product Design Recruiting - Design in Transition Part 1 by Jan Pautsch

In this blog post, Jan Pautsch, Director of Kooku X, analyzes the transformation of the role of the product designer in times of economic change and technological advances such as generative AI. He emphasizes the growing importance of strategic thinking, business understanding and close collaboration between designers, product managers and developers. It also emphasizes the role of the design engineer, who acts as a link between design and development to enable more efficient processes.

Job advertisement: Checklist for good job applications

Job Advertisment Checklist Kooku

Every recruiting process begins with a job advertisement. We share our insights on what makes a good job ad here in the form of a ten-point checklist that will make wording, placement and hiring a success. 1. Do I use a clear, meaningful job title? Job boards work like search engines. The most important keywords […]

Recruiting Trends 2024: How companies attract talent in a changing labor market

Xing und LinkedIn_ Die etwas anderen Social-Media-Plattformen

Welcome to the world of recruitment 2024, an ever-changing field that remains exciting for both employers and candidates. In the midst of new technologies and changing labor market conditions, some evergreen recruiting trends remain. These proven strategies, such as the importance of a strong employer brand and creating a positive candidate experience, remain critical to […]