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Redgate Software
Redgate creates simple software to help data professionals get the most value out of any database. Our solutions solve complex database management challenges across the DevOps lifecycle, making life easier for IT leaders, development, and operations teams by increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and protecting business-critical data. The data community trusts Redgate to balance speed to market, team collaboration, and data protection.
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Design (UX) is core to how we approach product development and plays a critical role in the continued growth and success of the company. We routinely apply the practices of research and design to discover customer needs, explore and test product ideas and deliver innovative solutions our customers love.
Design (UX) is recognised as a key differentiator, where it enables the business to solve complex technology problems for the world's data professionals by designing simple, intuitive and delightful products. In other words, making the data complexities of DevOps Ingeniously Simple.
Mid-Weight Designers are embedded in cross-functional, agile development teams. They work closely with Product Managers, Technical Leads, and Software Engineers to drive a collaborative approach to problem-solving that focuses on delivering products and experiences that meet our customers' needs.
Achieving work-life balance has never been more important and so Redgate has adopted a flexible-hybrid model.
Your Work At Redgate Software
Supporting the tactical needs of the team from prototyping to production and testing; crafting workflows, interfaces and interactions to deliver working solutions.
Facilitating collaborative design activities necessary to routinely engage users and the wider team in the process of exploring, shaping and refining solutions.
Use of research and insight (qualitative and quantitative) to inform/influence the solution and any associated design decisions.
Working with the development team to ensure a design/experiential perspective is factored into delivery; taking ownership of associated design decisions.
Following, contributing towards and wherever possible helping to maintain a shared design system.
Refining and improving the usability, usage and engagement of existing solutions through frequent rounds of user testing, measurement and data analysis.
Championing a customer-centric approach to design and development, advocating for user engagement and empathy.
Supporting and contributing towards some aspects of wider practice improvement and/or the coaching and mentoring of more junior members of the team
What You Bring To The Table
Experience working in complex domains in the SaaS B2B space.
A strong portfolio that demonstrates a user-centered design process.
Experience working in cross-functional, agile teams where you've collaborated with the likes of PMs, Engineers and other Product Designers.
A solid understanding of evaluative research methods (qualitative and quantitative) required to identify, evaluate, and improve the user experience.
Experience with UI design and prototyping tools (e.g. Figma).
Who You Are
Proven ability to execute design projects and support the production, delivery and refinement of software solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate your ideas, concepts, and design decisions.
An inclusive, open, and transparent approach to your work.
A growth mindset that actively seeks out opportunities for personal development.
Benefits
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 negotiable dependent on experience.
You'll work about 40 hours a week, with flexible work time.
We dedicate Friday afternoons to growth and personal development.
Additional full benefits package.
Impact Plan
30 Days
Build an understanding of what a Product Designer does at Redgate
Get familiar with the company's mission, vision, and strategy
Meet and build relationships with product and design team members; understand team roles and workflows.
Gain exposure to typical product work
60 Days
Continue developing product and solution knowledge
Start contributing to team projects
Collaborate closely with PMs, engineers, and other designers on work.
Begin to undertake research activities
90 Days
Lead the research and design of a project or feature within your team
Present design work to the broader design group
Contribute to cross-team design alignment
Why join us?
At Redgate, we believe supporting and empowering our people is key to our success. We create an environment where you can thrive in your career and enjoy every moment of your journey with us.
Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, monthly wellbeing allowance, flexible working arrangements, generous paid time off, employee assistance program, community and social events. Find out more on our benefits page, or see what our employees said on our Flexa page
Redgate has adopted a flexible-hybrid model. This means that people will work flexibly with a blend of remote (home) and co-located (office) work, with teams having the flexibility to decide which location best suits the outcomes they need to deliver.
Our diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging commitments
We believe diverse teams are better at solving problems and fostering a creative culture. We aim to offer a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.
Recruitment & retention: hiring and retaining diverse talent.
Authenticity & belonging: promoting inclusive language and behaviours.
Growth: supporting personal and professional development.
We support DEIB through our inclusion forum (Belong at Redgate) and regular DEIB events. Redgate is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. If you need accommodation, please let us know via our application process or email -
Learn more about our commitment to diversity on our diversity page.
While we outline the qualities we typically seek, we recognise that you may possess additional attributes and skills that could make you an excellent fit for our team. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.