Lead Product Designer

Sky; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media and telecommunications company in the UK seeks a design leader to mentor teams and oversee multi-platform design projects. This role requires advanced UX/UI skills, experience in product collaboration, and the ability to drive design strategy. Candidates should have a proven portfolio showcasing their design capabilities and leadership experience. The company also offers benefits including private healthcare and a generous pension package, fostering a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous pension package

Discounted mobile and broadband

Access to subsidised gym

Sky Q and Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-platform design projects.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Portfolio that demonstrates advanced UX/UI design skills.
• Proficiency in documenting user journeys and wireframes.
• Experience designing complex user flows and scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior and mid-level designers.
• Provide actionable feedback across UX and UI disciplines.
• Champion best practices in design thinking.
• Lead projects with strategic initiative.
• Drive medium-term design strategy.

Skills

UX/UI design skills

Leadership in design projects

Collaboration with engineering teams

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Tools

Figma

Adobe suite

Job description

About Sky

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.

Role Overview

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 bar through hands‑on execution and strategic initiative.
• Own and drive medium‑term design strategy, managing multiple projects simultaneously, shifting between direct design work and oversight roles.
• Prioritize effectively to maintain momentum and deliver outcomes across complex, multi‑platform efforts.
• Maintain a strong professional presence and clearly articulate design rationale to diverse stakeholders with credibility and professionalism.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners in product, engineering, and business to drive outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading multi‑platform design projects (TV, mobile, web) with a hands‑on approach , working in collaboration with product and engineering teams .
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously, shifting fluidly between hands‑on design and strategic oversight of other designers. Ability to resolve ambiguity and maintain momentum to deliver outcomes.
• A portfolio that demonstrates advanced UX/UI design skills (greater emphasis on UX), excelling in problem solving and mastering new domains; proficiency in design tools ( Figma , Adobe suite).
• Proficiency in documenting user journeys, flows, wireframes, and high fidelity designs.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to tailor delivery appropriately to audience.
• Experience designing complex, data‑driven user flows and scenarios; commerce experience a plus.

Team overview

The Commerce Design team sits within Global Design. We are a team of about 15 people across the US and UK who are responsible for in‑product commerce experiences globally across Comcast, Sky and various syndication partners. We build a scalable, world‑class commerce ecosystem extending across TV interfaces, mobile apps, and web . As systems thinkers, we simplify complex challenges to create intuitive customer experiences. Grounded in user research, we balance customer needs with business goals and data insights to deliver effective solutions.

The rewards

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward‑thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.