Lebenslauf by Xing
Lebenslauf.com is an online tool that helps you create a professional CV quickly and easily. This service allows you to design your CV for the right job.
Company
Xing - New Work SE
Team
Lebenslauf
Year
2023
Position
Senior Product Designer
Timeline
3 Months
Overview
In 2022, Xing changed it's strategy from being a Social Platform to a Job Platform. With this perception shift, the business strategy, competitions and target audience moved to target Job seeker and achieve WDU (Well describe.d User)
Challenge
To gain Well defined User (WDU), Xing strategized on utilizing it's highest ranking flagship product, Lebenslauf.com by redesigning and optimizing the product, incorporating the latest industry and competitive trends, and target business strategy.
Result
Numbers achieved from the launch in first Quarter to Year and other crucial business metrics
CVs created in first quarter
CV downloads in a year
Total user growth in a year
Research
To identify the improvement opportunities we conducted competitor analysis, a POP (points of parity) and POD (points of difference) metrics. Along with this a heuristic review of user approach and business needs. Our existing product vs 3 competitors
What we learned from competitors
The product needs a clean, modern interface to feel trustworthy and current
Users expect to download their CV instantly, without sign-up friction
Guided form inputs work better than blank, open-ended fields
Seeing changes reflected in real time builds confidence and speed
One-click Xing integration simplifies onboarding
AI support helps users write clearer, more confident description
Process
Research & Analysis: We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed the analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor and industry trends to gather insights
Information Architecture: Based on the research findings, we restructured the navigation and content, prioritizing features and information according to user needs.
Wireframing & Prototyping: We designed low-fidelity wireframes to visualize the new layout and navigation, iteratively refining them based on user feedback. Afterward, we built a high-fidelity, interactive prototype to test the design.
Usability Testing: We conducted usability tests with a diverse group of users to validate the design and identify areas for improvement. Based on the feedback, we made necessary adjustments to the design.
Visual Design & Style Guide: We developed a cohesive visual language, including color schemes, formfields, and iconography, ensuring consistency throughout the app. We also created a style guide to maintain design consistency in future updates.
Innovation & AI Integration: We introduced the company’s first AI-powered solution, partnering closely with the data team to analyze user behavior at scale and surface insights faster. This enabled quicker identification of user needs, improved personalization, and more informed design decisions, laying the groundwork for future AI-driven product enhancements.
Design
Our design showcases a minimalist aesthetic while delivering maximum value. The content strategy is driven by SEO best practices, offering users curated templates, access to counselors, and targeted articles.
Homepage
Editor
Template
Tailored Job Suggestions
AI Implementation







