Design Team Lead

Sky; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and telecommunications company in Watford seeks an experienced designer to mentor a dynamic team, providing leadership in UX and UI design. The role involves enhancing design practices and creating engaging experiences without people management responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for guiding junior designers and fostering a collaborative culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to innovate, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to mentor and guide designers at various levels.
• Strong understanding of design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior designers, fostering growth and team health.
• Provide feedback across UX and UI disciplines.
• Lead core and experimental design projects.

Skills

UX design

UI design

Mentorship

Design thinking

Job description

Job Description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

Within Commerce Design, this role supports the Head of Design responsible for Checkout, Activation, and Manage experiences, working closely with the Heads and Leads responsible for Hooks & Storefronts, and Commerce Foundations to create end to end experiences. It does not have people management responsibilities. Hiring manager sits in Philadelphia.

What you'll do:

• Actively mentor junior, mid-level and senior designers , fostering growth, empathy, and shared responsibility to support team health.
• Provide thoughtful, actionable feedback and direction across UX and UI disciplines throughout the full design lifecycle , cultivating a collaborative and inclusive design culture.
• Champion best practices and elevate design thinking through leadership, example, and active contribution.
• Lead core and experimental projects, consistently raising the ...