Head of Product Design

Zebra People | B Corp™; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company at the intersection of machine learning and engineering seeks a senior design leader in Cambridge. This role focuses on shaping the strategy and execution of UX/UI design, offering opportunities to drive user-centered experiences while mentoring the design team in an impactful environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in UX and product design, with a strong portfolio.
• 2–3+ years in a design leadership role, managing teams.
• Involvement in full product lifecycle from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee product design lifecycle emphasizing user-centered design.
• Mentor and grow the internal design team.

Skills

User Research

Information Architecture

Wireframing

Prototyping

Usability

Design Strategy

Education

Degree in UX/Product Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related discipline

Job description

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A fast-growing tech company working at the intersection of machine learning and complex engineering, with a particular focus on helping manufacturers design and deliver better products, faster and more sustainably. Their software uses advanced, data-efficient AI to solve challenging problems in system design and calibration.

Backed by major industry investors and recognised in national innovation awards, they’re scaling rapidly with a focus on impactful, real-world applications of machine learning.

Looking for someone who can come into their Cambridge office, 1-2 times a week ideally.

Sponsorship, is not being offered.

THE ROLE

As a senior design leader, you will shape the vision, strategy, and execution of UX and UI design to deliver innovative, user-centered experiences.

If you’re a hands-on and strategic design leader who’s comfortable scaling design in a fast-paced environment, then this role could be a great fit for you.

It's a small team, so you will still be expected to get your hands dirty and show a portfolio rather than a leadership deck.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a forward-thinking design strategy aligned with business and brand goals.
• Oversee the full product design lifecycle with a strong emphasis on user-centered, iterative design.
• Improve design operations and promote collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Use research and data to guide design decisions and product improvements.
• Evolve and maintain design systems to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Embed accessibility and design best practices across the organization.
• Define and track key metrics to measure design impact.
• Mentor and grow the internal design team, fostering a high-performing, innovative culture.

THE CANDIDATE

• Product Design Expertise: 8+ years in UX and product design, with a portfolio showcasing strengths in user research, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and usability.
• Leadership: 2–3+ years in a design leadership role (e.g. UX Manager, Design Lead), with experience managing teams and driving design strategy.
• End-to-End Product Exposure: Hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle—from concept to launch and iteration—with a clear understanding of the challenges at each stage.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Degree in a relevant field such as UX/Product Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or a related discipline (e.g. Psychology, Computer Science, Information Architecture).
• Desirable Certifications: UX certifications like NN/g, CPUX, or equivalent credentials demonstrating advanced UX expertise.

If this sounds like you, then please apply ASAP with your CV & PORTFOLIO to stand the best chance of getting an interview!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Research, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Software Development and Engineering Services

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