Product Designer** (Contract)
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)
Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)
Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Product Designer to enhance our newly acquired mobile application. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative individual who excels at translating complex concepts into visually appealing and user-friendly designs. Your expertise in both iOS and Android platforms will be crucial as you work collaboratively with our development teams to ensure our app not only meets but exceeds user expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for our mobile application, aligning with our brand identity.
Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and understand user needs.
Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design ideas.
Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design concepts and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Maintain design consistency across platforms, ensuring our branding is visually represented throughout the application.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually enhance the user experience.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience as a Product Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work in mobile applications (iOS & Android).
Expertise in visual design and UI principles, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
Proficient in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and concepts to non-designers.
Familiarity with agile methodologies is a plus.
Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.
We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention