Lead Product Designer

Sky; Esher; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Esher is seeking a Design Lead to mentor and guide a team of designers. This role focuses on enhancing collaboration and elevating design best practices within the organization. Candidates should have a solid background in UX and UI, alongside proven abilities in providing actionable feedback and leading projects. This position emphasizes the importance of fostering a healthy design culture and driving excellence across design initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring design teams.
• Ability to give constructive feedback effectively.
• Strong background in UX and UI design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior to senior designers, enhancing team dynamics.
• Provide actionable feedback across design disciplines.
• Lead projects, raising execution standards.

Skills

Mentoring designers

Providing feedback

Championing design best practices

Leadership

Collaboration

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 bar through hands‑on execution and str...