Head of Product Design

Sky; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Uxbridge is seeking a designer focused on mentorship and leadership in UX and UI disciplines. The successful candidate will support junior and mid-level designers, provide constructive feedback on design processes, and lead innovative projects. This role is pivotal in cultivating a collaborative design culture that prioritizes creativity and empathy. Excellent design thinking and mentoring skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring designers of various levels.
• Strong background in UX and UI design principles.
• Ability to lead projects and foster a collaborative design culture.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior and mid-level designers, promoting team growth.
• Provide actionable feedback in UX and UI design processes.
• Lead design projects while ensuring best practices are followed.

Skills

Mentoring

UX design

UI design

Design leadership

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 ...