Role Description As an Associate Conversation Designer at Pearl, you'll help build and evolve chatbots that support and convert millions of customers around the world. This role is focused on the German market and requires native-level German fluency to design, review, and optimize customer-facing conversational experiences. You'll work alongside experienced conversation designers to create engaging, efficient conversational flows using our in-house language, blending creativity with data to deliver delightful AI + Human-powered experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is curious about AI, passionate about conversation design and user experiences, and excited to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role works closely with cross-functional and international teams across multiple time zones. To support collaboration with our global partners, we are seeking candidates located in the Central or Eastern time zones of the United States. What You’ll Do - Design and optimize chatbot flows to convert, engage, and support customers across e-commerce and customer service journeys - Write clear, compelling conversation copy that aligns with brand tone and business objectives - Analyze customer transcripts and chatbot performance to identify gaps and propose improvements - Apply NLP/LLM tools and prompt engineering to enhance response quality and scalability - Partner with international teams to localize and align bots with regional goals and personas - Collaborate with analytics to evaluate performance metrics and measure impact - Conduct QA (functional, linguistic, and regression) testing of bot interactions - Lead or contribute to special projects (e.g., chatbot consolidation, competitor analysis, new bot launches) Qualifications - Native-level fluency in German - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Human-Centered Design, or a related field - 0–2 years of experience designing and launching chatbot or conversational AI solutions in production environments, or through internships, academic projects, or research - Experience working with or exposure to LLMs and prompt engineering - Introductory knowledge of Python or another scripting language applied to conversational systems or automation preferred - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong attention to detail and ability to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement - Eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and ways of working - Curious, analytical mindset with a passion for understanding customer behavior and solving problems - Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced environment - Strong collaboration skills and openness to feedback - Comfortable working with data and using insights to inform decisions - Demonstrated initiative through coursework, internships, projects, leadership experiences, or extracurricular activities - Interest in AI, conversational design, customer experience, or emerging technologies Bonus Points For - Coursework, projects, or internships involving AI, chatbots, UX writing, customer experience, or product design - Experience using tools such as Figma, Excel, PowerBI, Asana, LucidChart, or similar platforms - Experience working on team-based projects with multiple stakeholders - Interest in global markets, localization, or multilingual experiences Benefits - Flexible, collaborative environment - Opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, language, and empathy - Impact on customer engagement and satisfaction Remote From these States - Florida - Georgia - Illinois - Massachusetts - Michigan - New Jersey - New York - North Carolina - Ohio - Pennsylvania - Texas - Virginia - Wisconsin Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where professional services are readily available to all. Pearl is committed to an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. AI Disclosure & Informed Consent Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used during the hiring process to record, transcribe, analyze, and rank interview responses. By submitting your application and participating in the interview process, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in the hiring process.