Product Design Associate Manager

Lead end-to-end product design.
- Drive and govern design systems.
- Translate insights into design strategies.
- Create high quality UX and UI artefacts.
- Collaborate across disciplines to deliver best in class solutions.
- Present confidently, educate and explain design rationale in client sessions.
- Support new business development efforts.
- Mentor and guide junior talent.
THINGS TO NOTE
+ Some of our clients require background checks. You will need to complete a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) to confirm your identity, criminal record, right to work and residency.
+ Comfortable with hybrid working. Every project is different, but we love our team to be in the studio and in our client's office to work collaboratively.

+ We're on the lookout for a top of their game Product Designer who doesn't just fit into the team, but genuinely raises the bar. You'll be a hands-on craft specialist and a strategic design thinker who elevates the work around you, managing teams and clients alike.
+ We're looking for designers who are strong on creative/UI craft, not purely UX or research led.
+ Strong experience in digital product design and participation in the full product design lifecycle.
+ You're already operating at a high level and are ready to contribute immediately, rather than still developing core creative skills.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Design Craft & Creativity
+ Strong UI craft and visual polish, including fluency in Figma and Adobe CC - this is really important to us
+ Confidence in creative decision making, with clear reasoning behind:
+ Typography choices
+ Colour palettes
+ Icons, illustrations and graphical elements
+ Ability to show beautiful, well considered prototypes and polished outputs
+ Experience with motion design or animation is a big plus
+ A clear sense of art direction and brand led thinking, not just following existing styles
+ Understanding of AI and emerging technology.
+ Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design.
+ Expertise in design system creation, maintenance and management.
Clear Thinking & Storytelling
+ Able to confidently talk through your design thinking from start to finish
+ Presentations that clearly explain:
+ Why design decisions were made
+ What impact the work had (outcomes, not just outputs)
+ Comfortable owning the creative work and clearly distinguishing your ideas vs existing design systems
Mindset & Collaboration
+ Passionate about design and continuously pushing for better quality.
+ Confident sharing ideas and engaging in healthy critique.
+ A team player who improves the overall standard of work around the studio.
+ An entrepreneurial attitude and growth mindset to serve our teams and clients alike.
+ Experience mentoring designers and shaping client relationships.
+ Strong appreciation for all elements of Graphic Design, both in and outside of work. Passion for all things creative, taking inspiration from all walks of life.