Job Title: Senior Product Designer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £65K
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - Hybrid
About the Role:
We are currently seeking an exceptionally talented and ambitious Senior Product Designer on behalf of a leading company in the industry. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in shaping user experiences across key products, driving innovation, and championing design excellence. If you have deep expertise in UX/UI design and a strategic mindset, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end design processes for complex projects, from research and ideation to final implementation.
* Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to contribute to product strategies and roadmaps with a focus on user experience.
* Conduct and analyze user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate solutions.
* Explore competitor products and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
* Create high-quality wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that elevate user experiences.
* Advocate for the user perspective in cross-functional discussions, ensuring design solutions address customer needs effectively.
* Mentor Junior Designers, providing feedback and fostering skill development within the team.
* Collaborate with developers to ensure design fidelity during implementation and contribute to refining processes for better outcomes.
* Contribute to and evolve the company's design system, driving consistency and efficiency across products.
Requirements:
* Significant experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio of impactful projects across various platforms.
* Advanced proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, and prototyping tools such as InVision or Axure.
* Strong ability to synthesize user research and data insights into actionable design strategies.
* Expertise in responsive, mobile-first design and accessibility standards.
* Proven ability to lead design projects independently and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and teams.
* Deep interest in understanding and responding to competitive landscapes and industry trends.
* Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions to stakeholders.
Desirable Skills:
* Interaction design skills (e.g., animation, transitions, movement).
* Experience in user-testing (writing test scripts and using testing tools).
* Other digital design experience (e.g., responsive web, iOS & Android, CMS back office).
Why Apply?
* Join a successful and growing design team focused on innovation and results.
* Opportunity to advance your career in product design with a company that values its employees.
* Work in a collaborative and supportive office environment.
If you are a proactive and results-driven product design professional looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Interested candidates should contact Gary Wale at gary.wale@lorienglobal.com to apply.