Lead Product Designer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead Product Designer to craft exceptional user experiences in the automotive tech industry. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, where you will lead design vision and mentor others. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, elevate design quality, and inspire a culture of innovation. With hybrid working options and a focus on personal growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field. Embrace the opportunity to revolutionize car-changing experiences with a passionate team!

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary and benefits

Share options and pension contributions

Private healthcare and coaching

Generous holiday allowances

Work from abroad option

Latest tech equipment

Learning and development budget

Regular social events

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in UX/Product Design with exceptional user experiences.
• Strong communication skills and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve automotive tech products.
• Drive high-impact projects and communicate effectively within the team.

Skills

UX/Product Design

Design Tools (Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma)

Communication Skills

Strategic Problem-Solving

Leadership

Tools

Sketch

Adobe XD

Figma

Job description

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Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. Not just any car, but the right car. We are building the go-to destination for car-changing, reaching drivers everywhere with our portfolio of automotive brands including Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric, and Car Buyer.

Starting as a simple reviews site, we are now one of Europe's largest online car-changing platforms, with over 10 million customers since inception. Last year, we grew over 50%, with nearly £3 billion worth of cars bought through our site, and numerous cars listed for sale via our Sell My Car service.

In 2024, we acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. We now boast one of the world's largest YouTube channels with over a billion annual views, publish millions of print copies of our magazines, and reach over 350 million web content viewers annually.

WHY JOIN US?

We are winners of the Culture 100 award, recognizing the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We recently raised $52 million in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate growth.

As pioneers, we seek new territory and positive change, building new experiences and listening to drivers. Being part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter, and embracing failure as a learning opportunity.

Our team of 500 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal is revolutionizing car-changing. We are expanding rapidly across brands and countries—join us!

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Lead Product Designer to craft exceptional end-to-end experiences through rapid iteration and innovative design. You will lead and communicate within the tribe, guide design vision, and mentor team members, contributing to your growth and the design practice under our Design Leadership.

The Design team’s mission is to make changing cars a seamless, thrilling, and surprising experience.

Our Design Principles include:

• Bold: Surpass the ordinary with exceptional design by pushing boundaries.
• Simple: Create clarity and distill solutions to their essence.
• Human: Deeply understand user needs to craft fulfilling experiences.
• Refined: Deliver work you’re proud of, obsessing over details.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Identify opportunities to improve automotive tech products and services.
• Elevate design quality and inspire the team to accelerate projects.
• Master storytelling and advocate for innovative practices.
• Drive high-impact projects with initiative and effectiveness.
• Communicate effectively within the Product Tribe to lead and deliver compelling products.
• Encourage collaboration, constructive debate, and ambitious goal-setting.

You will receive mentorship from seasoned Design Leadership through regular coaching sessions for personal and professional growth.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

We welcome candidates who feel close to the brief, even if not a perfect match. Ideally, you will have:

• Proven expertise in UX/Product Design with a track record of delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Advanced proficiency in design tools like Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar.
• Strong communication skills to lead discussions and align teams.
• Experience in strategic problem-solving to drive product success.
• Leadership experience in inspiring cross-functional teams.
• Ability to incorporate feedback and mentor team members to elevate standards.

Step 1: Talent Screen

Step 3: Case Study Part 1

Step 4: Case Study Part 2

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hybrid working options
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Share options and pension contributions
• Health and wellbeing support, including private healthcare and coaching
• Generous holiday allowances and special leave days
• Work from abroad option for a month
• Latest tech equipment and home office allowance
• Learning and development budget
• Regular social events and referral bonuses

Diversity and inclusion are core to our culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring fair and equal treatment based on experience, skills, and potential.