Product Designer

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy sector start-up is seeking a passionate Product Designer to create impactful user experiences across digital platforms. In this role, you will lead design efforts from user journeys to prototypes, leveraging research-driven insights to enhance the brand. Collaborate with engineers and product managers, coach team members, and advocate for users while setting new standards in the UK energy market. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a fast-paced environment that values creativity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday Entitlement

Parental Leave

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in UI/UX design with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in Figma and Adobe CC, with a passion for user-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Define user experience for cloud applications and translate brand concepts into designs.
• Conduct user research and collaborate with teams to ensure accurate design implementation.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Agile Methodologies

User Research

Figma

Adobe CC

A/B Testing

Storytelling

Documentation

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Join E.ON Next, a start-up within the energy sector focused on building innovative digital products that prioritize customers. We seek a creative and passionate Product Designer to craft intuitive, impactful user experiences across digital platforms. Your role involves leading design efforts—from user journeys and wireframes to prototypes and style guides—using research-driven insights to bring our brand to life. Beyond design, you'll coach team members, advocate for the user, and set new standards in the UK energy market. If you're energetic, innovative, and eager to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define user experience for Next's Employee and Productivity cloud applications, translating brand concepts into leading product designs.
2. Employ a robust UX process based on data, analytics, and qualitative feedback.
3. Create design proposals using Figma, wireframes, UI designs, and prototypes.
4. Coach engineers on design tools and techniques.
5. Collaborate with engineers and product managers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
6. Contribute to developing our design pattern library.
7. Maintain a strong understanding of modern design culture and agile methodologies.
8. Conduct user research to understand needs and requirements.
9. Use analytics and insights to inform design decisions.
10. Facilitate workshops and gather requirements from clients and stakeholders.
11. Work collaboratively to define product vision and scope.
12. Develop clickable prototypes for review, development, and testing.
13. Engage in short design sprints to develop proofs of concept.
14. Assist in presentations, project scoping, and timeline management.
15. Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Candidate Profile:

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience bringing large brands to life.
• At least 2 years of UI/UX design experience.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to gather inputs from diverse sources including end-users and stakeholders.
• Self-starting, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple roles within the product lifecycle.
• Understanding of analytics tools and experience managing A/B tests.
• Design experience for web and native apps.
• Passion for UX, technology, and design.
• Experience conducting user research sessions and workshops.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize, communicate progress, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe CC, and other design tools.
• A portfolio showcasing your design solutions for mobile, apps, and responsive web.

Additional Information:

• Role may close early due to high applications.
• 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Location: London, with flexible hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension, holiday entitlement, parental leave, and flexible benefits.
• Employment is subject to a DBS check.
• We promote diversity, inclusivity, and flexible working arrangements.

Start date: ASAP

Salary: Negotiable