Associate Product Designer

ParentPay Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Associate Product Designer to create user-centered experiences. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a talented team, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance user satisfaction. You'll engage in design processes, from wireframing to usability testing, while learning from experienced professionals. If you're passionate about design and eager to grow, this opportunity provides a supportive environment to develop your skills and make a real impact in the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UX/UI principles and visual design.
• Experience with design tools like Figma and Sketch.

Responsibilities

• Support user-centered design to create effective design solutions.
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver great experiences.
• Participate in user research and usability testing.

Skills

UX/UI Principles

Visual Design

Figma

Sketch

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Education

Degree in Interaction Design

Degree in UX/UI Design

Degree in Psychology

Degree in HCI

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Job description

Associate Product Designer

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025

Department: Product

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote, UK

Description

We’re looking for an Associate Product Designer who’s excited about creating thoughtful, user centered experiences and is eager to grow within a collaborative team. You’ll be joining a supportive design practice where you’ll contribute to real products that make a meaningful difference to our customers.
You’ll work alongside experienced designers, researchers, engineers, and product managers, supporting the creation of intuitive, delightful experiences. We’re looking for someone who’s curious, motivated to learn, and passionate about putting users first.
At PPG, we believe great design comes from collaboration, data-informed decisions, and a deep understanding of user needs—qualities we hope you’re excited to develop as part of yourjourney with us.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Product Designer, you’ll contribute to projects that bring real value to users. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting user-centered design: Assist in creating intuitive and effective design
solutions that meet both user needs and business goals.
• Collaborating with product teams: Work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers in agile teams to help deliver great experiences.
• Participating in research: Contribute to user research activities—helping gather insights, conduct usability testing, and translate findings into design ideas.
• Designing and iterating: Help develop wireframes, user flows, and prototypes with guidance from senior designers.
• Learning design systems: Apply our design language to maintain consistency across products, while learning to contribute to its evolution.
• Engaging in agile practices: Join team ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint reviews, and planning sessions to stay aligned and learn how cross-functional teams operate.
• Advocating for users: Support efforts to champion user needs throughout the product development process

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of UX/UI principles and a good eye for visual design.
• Experience using tools like Figma, Sketch, or similar, with a willingness to deepen your skills.
• Eagerness to learn from others and a proactive attitude towards feedback.
• Comfortable working with others and communicating your ideas clearly.
• A degree (or working towards one) in Interaction Design, UX/UI Design, Psychology, HCI, or similar field—or equivalent practical experience.
• Exposure to SaaS products or the Education sector is great but not required.