What you'll do
As a Service Designer at Livework, you’ll work on challenges that truly matter. Think projects within government, healthcare, or social organisations, where you directly impact people’s lives. You’ll often juggle multiple projects at once, ranging from short engagements to longer programmes where you help organisations transform from within. You’ll conduct interviews with diverse groups, translate insights into clear journeys, and develop concepts that you test in real-life contexts. You don’t stop at ideas, you help make sure solutions are implemented. You’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues who challenge and support you, while also taking ownership of your own projects. You’ll contribute to strategy, policy, and the growth of the studio. No day looks the same: one day you’re facilitating a workshop, the next you’re refining a strategic narrative or diving into research. You’ll easily switch between detail and big picture, and know how to bring people along in your thinking.
Tasks
Conducting user research and interviews
Analysing and translating insights into journeys
Developing and testing service concepts
Facilitating workshops with stakeholders
Contributing to strategy and policy development
Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
Running projects independently
Supporting business development
Building client relationships
Where you'll work
Livework is a strategic design consultancy focused on societal challenges in the Netherlands. They work on complex issues across sectors such as government, healthcare, and non-profits, aiming to help organisations better serve people. Their approach is both systemic and practical: from deep research and strategy to tangible solutions that are actually implemented. The studio has an open and energetic culture where learning and collaboration are key. Colleagues actively share knowledge and experiences, with strong attention to personal development. You’ll work with a team of driven designers from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. You’ll also collaborate with international colleagues from studios like London and São Paulo. Outside of project work, there’s space for informal moments such as shared lunches, events, and team activities. It’s a place where ambition and fun go hand in hand, and where you can truly grow as a designer.
What Livework Studio offers
Salary between 50k and 60k per year
25 vacation days with option to buy more
Personal development budget of 1000 per year
5 additional development days
Flexible hybrid working setup
Option to work 6 weeks per year from abroad
MacBook and iPhone provided
Pension plan
Free vegetarian lunch at the office
International collaboration with other studios
What you’ll need
3 to 5 years of relevant experience
Fluent in Dutch
Academic level of thinking and working
Background in design or strategic design
Experience with the full design process
Strong analytical skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Curious and reflective mindset
Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity
Interested?
Do you see yourself thriving in this role or want to learn more? Visit the Livework Studio website for all the details and apply directly for this opportunity.
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