Product Designer - 10 months FTC

ParentPay Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Product Designer for a 10-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on crafting user-centered products that delight customers and exceed expectations. Collaborating within agile teams, you'll tackle complex design challenges, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative insights to inform your creative solutions. Your expertise in design tools and strong visual skills will play a crucial role in ensuring a consistent design language across all products. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile software delivery for business applications.
• Strong visual design skills and proficiency in user research.

Responsibilities

• Design user-centered solutions to meet customer needs.
• Conduct user research and analyze data to refine designs.

Skills

Agile software delivery

Visual design skills

User research

Figma

Mural

Collaboration skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Interaction Design

Degree in Psychology

Degree in HCI

Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Figma

Mural

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Description

We’re looking for a passionate Product Designer who is dedicated to putting the customer at the core of our work.

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Department: Product

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Remote, UK

Role Overview

This is a 10-month maternity fixed-term contract. Your goal will be to craft products and experiences that delight users at every touchpoint, surpassing expectations.

In collaborative, cross-functional teams, you’ll tackle complex challenges, designing user-centered solutions aligned with our business objectives. You’ll lead design initiatives, conduct user research, and develop innovative, data-informed solutions that reflect our vision.

We value data-driven decision-making, so you’ll utilize qualitative and quantitative insights to guide strategic choices. Your creativity and attention to detail will ensure our products are not only functional but also enjoyable, maintaining a consistent design language.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, user-centered solutions that meet customer needs and support business goals.
• Collaborate with agile teams to incorporate data-guided design practices.
• Conduct user research, analyze data, and apply insights to refine designs.
• Use your understanding of business and product strategy to inform design decisions.
• Engage with stakeholders during requirements gathering and solution design.
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies like stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Advocate for the customer throughout the design and delivery process.
• Support iterative delivery, using data to drive progress.
• Embrace agile and lean practices, fostering continuous improvement.
• Ensure all designs adhere to PPG’s design language for consistency.
• Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies with delivery leads.
• Mentor colleagues in data analysis and design interpretation to foster team growth.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Experience in Agile software delivery, especially for business applications.
• Strong visual design skills, including principles of tone, color, and UI across platforms.
• Proficiency in user research and deriving insights to inform design.
• Skilled in design tools like Figma and Mural for creating wireframes, sitemaps, and prototypes.
• Excellent collaboration, presentation, organization, and time management skills.
• Degree or equivalent in Interaction Design, Psychology, HCI, Industrial Design, or related fields.
• Experience transitioning software to SaaS is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the Education sector is a plus but not required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job functions: Design, Art/Creative, IT
• Industries: Technology, Internet