Product Designer

Acorn Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Mental health support

Hybrid working

Salary on-demand

Job summary

Acorn Group is seeking a Mid-weight Product Designer to join our growing digital design team in Liverpool. You will work in a cross-functional squad, shaping end-to-end user experiences for our insurance customers.

You'll collaborate with product managers, engineers and researchers to craft simple, impactful solutions, building UI assets and contributing to a new design system across brands. Hybrid working is available and career development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience designing digital products, strong in Insurtech or regulated industries is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showing end-to-end design and decision making.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and turning research into insights.
• Experience with design systems and tools like Figma.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype simple, low friction digital experiences.
• Own all stages of the design process from concept to launch.
• Create UI assets and contribute to a scalable design system across brands.
• Address customer problems with a strong focus on user experience while balancing business goals.
• Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions and improve UX.
• Iterate designs based on data and feedback to reach the best solution.
• Perform design audits to ensure quality and consistency across products.

Skills

Product design

Figma

User research

Design systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Figma

Job description

Acorn is looking for a passionate Mid-weight Product Designer to join us in a period of exciting growth and digital transformation, helping us transform customer journeys in the insurance market.

Working as a Product Designer at Acorn you will be working as part of a cross-functional squad, honing your skills on the end-to-end design process as part of a growing Product Design team which will offer support for your development.

You will work with product managers, business analysts, engineers and various other stakeholders to explore and solve customer problems and design challenges using simple and impactful solutions. The team embraces a collaborative culture in which ideas are freely shared, and team members are empowered to experiment, innovate and grow together through constructive feedback.

Job title: Product Designer

Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid model

Working hours: 37.5 Hour per week, Monday-Friday

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE

What you will be doing:

• Design and prototype simple, low friction digital experiences;
• Own all stages of the design process from concept to launch;
• Create UI assets and collaborate towards a new design system that works across brands;
• Solve customer problems with a focus on the best experience while balancing business goals;
• Conduct user research and user testing to inform design decisions and improve the user experience;
• Test multiple designs to iterate to the right solution as evidenced by the data collected;
• Perform design audits and propose improvements to ensure quality and consistency across brands and product lines;
• Work autonomously within a Product Squad, but as part of a team of Product Designers;
• Build a deep understanding of user needs and business objectives in our specialist market.

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years experience designing digital products - experience in Insurtech or regulated industries would be a strong plus;
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design experience, including your decision making process;
• Demonstrated good understanding of user-centered design principles
• Hability to drive user research findings into actionable insights
• Previous experience working with design systems
• Experience working with Figma
• Strong commitment to doing what is right for the customer and the company
• Eagerness to learn and commitment to continuous improvement.

What we can offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to ensure you feel valued and supported.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. We have a number of great case studied from around the business which is showcased on our Linkedin & Acorn webpages.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Exciting Projects: Be part of innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in our industry and community.

Grow with Acorn

At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• We run through walls for our customers and each other
• We challenge the status quo
• We succeed when we help those around us succeed
• We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits

• A maximum of 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
• Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s:

• Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
• Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
• Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
• Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
• Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression

If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.

Visa Requirements

Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re Here to Support You

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.