Lead Product Designer

Definely; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Definely is seeking a Lead Product Designer to shape the future of legal tech solutions. This role involves leading design initiatives, mentoring designers, and driving user experience strategy within a vibrant team, leveraging AI to create intuitive and impactful user interactions.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Ongoing Learning & Development

25 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Flexible Working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Qualifications

• 8+ years of UX design experience, particularly in AI-driven environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience mentoring other designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor design teams, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Translate complex data into intuitive and visually appealing designs.
• Establish and monitor UX metrics to improve design effectiveness.

Skills

User-Centered Design

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Visual Design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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We are seeking a highly creative and driven Lead Product Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our legal tech solutions. In this role, you will lead design initiatives, mentor other designers, and drive the user experience strategy across our product suite. You will collaborate and work hands on with Product Managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to transform complex workflows and data into simple, beautiful, and intuitive user experiences that push the boundaries of what's possible in the legal tech space.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design of solutions for AI-driven workflows and user interaction with machine learning data, making them accessible and valuable for our customers.

As a Lead Product Designer, your mission will be to lead the design of user experiences that make our technology intuitive and impactful across the different aspects of our platform.

You will not only create aesthetically pleasing and highly functional designs but also guide other designers in doing so, ensuring our users extract clear value from complex outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:

• Work alongside Product Managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that design is seamlessly integrated into the development process, aligning with product goals and user needs.
• Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback to other designers.
• Facilitate workshops and design thinking sessions to drive innovation and solve complex design challenges.

Drive the Iterative Design Process:

• Employ a test-learn-iterate approach to create and improve designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and business goals.
• Establish and monitor key UX metrics to measure the effectiveness of designs and identify areas for improvement.

Design Beautiful AI Interfaces:

• Create user interfaces that make complex data understandable, actionable, and visually appealing for our users.
• Set the bar for high-quality visual design and interaction patterns across the team.

Simplify Complex Data:

• Translate complex data and the almost limitless scope of features into simple and intuitive designs that are easy to interact with.
• Champion user-centered design principles and ensure they are applied consistently across all projects.

Set and Enforce Design Standards:

• Help establish design guidelines and principles, and maintaining a consistent visual identity across multiple products, while making sure they align with the broader company and product portfolio identity.
• Explore creative ways to push the envelope for our products and services.
• Mentor and guide other designers in applying design standards and best practices.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive UX Design Experience - You have 8+ years of experience designing intuitive and visually appealing user experiences, with a proven track record of leading design projects and teams. Exposure to AI or complex data-driven products is a significant plus.
• Deep Understanding of User-Centered Design - You put the user at the center of your designs, making interfaces that are not only beautiful but also functional and user-friendly. You have a strong understanding of UX research methodologies and can effectively advocate for user needs.
• Exceptional Collaboration and Communication Skills - You thrive in cross-functional teams and can work effectively with engineers, product managers, and customers to turn ideas into tangible solutions. You possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to a variety of audiences.
• Strong Problem-Solving Mindset - You're proactive in tackling large and ambiguous design challenges, breaking them down into structured tasks that can add value with each incremental delivery.
• Mastery of Designing for Simplicity - You have a talent for simplifying complexity, turning broad systems into clear, actionable interfaces that users can easily navigate.
• Strong Visual Design Skills - You have a keen eye for detail and know how to create visually compelling designs that align with product and business goals.
• Leadership and Mentoring Abilities - You have experience mentoring and guiding other designers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.You are capable of providing constructive feedback and helping other designers develop their skills.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary – We offer a highly competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Impact & Growth – Join a fast-growing startup where your ideas matter; experiment, innovate, and see your work come to life.
• High-Performance Culture – Work in a truly meritocratic environment alongside ambitious, driven professionals who push each other to excel.
• Prestigious Partnerships – Collaborate with some of the world’s top law firms, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.
• Prime London Location & Hybrid Flexibility – Enjoy a vibrant office in the heart of Aldgate with the option to work in a hybrid environment. We tend to come into the office 2-3 times a week, although you can come in more!
• Ongoing Learning & Development – Access top-tier training, mentorship, and continuous support to advance your career.
• Time Off – Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year, plus UK bank holidays, to recharge and unwind.
• Pension Plan – Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme.
• Private Healthcare - Access to Vitality healthcare, including dental and optical.
• Flexible Working – Work in a way that suits your lifestyle, with the freedom to balance professional and personal priorities.
• Enhanced Parental Leave – We support working parents with generous parental leave policies that go far beyond statutory requirements.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on a new bike and accessories while promoting a healthier, more sustainable commute.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme - Saving working parents lots of money through our salary sacrifice scheme!
• Top-Quality Equipment – Get the tools you need to perform at your best, from cutting-edge tech to ergonomic office setups.
• Travel (both domestic and international) may be required.

About Definely

At Definely, we’re on a mission to simplify the way legal professionals access and understand complex information in legal documents. Trusted by a global community of customers, our LegalTech solutions integrate seamlessly into lawyers' daily workflows, making it easier to draft, review and navigate even the most complex contracts.

Our products provide instant access to essential information, enabling legal teams to review clauses and provisions in context, reduce risk and work more efficiently – all without disrupting their flow. At Definely, we’re dedicated to solving real challenges faced by legal professionals.

Joining Definely means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team that prioritises innovation and people. We create a supportive environment driven by a shared commitment to connection, growth and success.

Recognised in the top 25 of Deloitte's prestigious UK Technology Fast50 in 2023 and backed by Microsoft, Google and Octopus Ventures, we’re trusted by leading law firms and in-house legal teams, including A&O Shearman, Dentons, Deloitte, and Barclays, to streamline their workflows and mitigate risks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management, Engineering, and Design

• Industries

  Legal Services and Technology, Information and Media

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