Product Designer . Taylor & Francis

Hard Problems; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Share match plan

Birthday day off

Job summary

Taylor & Francis, Abingdon, UK, is seeking a Product Designer to own end-to-end design from discovery to production-ready solutions. You will engage with customers, translate research into design opportunities, and collaborate with product teams to influence roadmaps and success metrics.

The role emphasizes strong interaction/visual design, portfolio demonstration of end-to-end ownership, and proficiency in Figma along with participation in design systems and research activities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in product design or UX design with a portfolio showing end-to-end ownership of complex digital product experiences.
• Proficiency in Figma and experience contributing to or maintaining design systems.
• Experience conducting user research and translating findings into design decisions.
• Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary product teams with Product Managers and Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design from problem discovery to production-ready solutions.
• Plan and conduct usability testing and other light research activities as part of the design process.
• Translate findings into actionable design opportunities and inform roadmap discussions.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to shape what gets built and define success.

Skills

Product design

UX design

Figma

Design systems

User research

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Figma

Job description

# Product DesignerTaylor & Francis, Abingdon, UKEducation## Why this work mattersPublishes and distributes peer-reviewed academic research across sciences, humanities, and medicine globally, including Open Access options that broaden knowledge access.View the full listing and apply →Listed 16 Oct 2026 · **Apply by 31 Oct 2026**Applications are handled by Taylor & Francis, not by Hard Problems.## About Taylor & FrancisTaylor & Francis is one of the world's largest publishers of high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. Part of Informa Group (listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 100), it has been advancing research and enriching lives since 1798. Its purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge.### The roleProduct design at Taylor & Francis is a creative and strategic discipline that shapes platforms and user experiences. This role reports to the Head of Product Design and sits within a growing design function. You would own end-to-end design from problem discovery to production-ready solutions, bringing product thinking to design and design thinking to product. You would also help shape how design operates across the organisation, contributing to shared standards and a culture of continuous improvement.### What you would do* Engage directly with customers and users through qualitative research, behavioural data analysis and direct contact to understand user needs and bring a designer's perspective to problem shaping.* Partner with the design and research team to plan research activities and translate findings into actionable design opportunities.* Contribute to problem framing and opportunity definition alongside Product Managers, using journey maps, service blueprints and experience principles.* Lead the design process end-to-end: from early sketches and conceptual exploration through wireframes, interaction design, prototyping and high-fidelity production-ready designs.* Explore multiple design directions for significant problems, using creative exploration and evidence to inform decisions.* Design thoughtful interactions that account for feedback, states, transitions, error handling, accessibility and edge cases.* Plan and conduct lightweight research activities (usability testing, concept evaluation, exploratory interviews) as a natural part of your design process.* Collaborate with UX Researchers on more complex studies, contributing to research questions, synthesis and translation of findings into design decisions.* Work with Engineering from early in the design process, involving technical colleagues in problem exploration and solution development.* Partner with Product Managers to shape what gets built, contributing to roadmap discussions, trade-offs and definitions of success.* Contribute to the design system, helping create consistent, accessible and reusable experiences across products.* Share expertise through constructive critique, mentoring and collaborative problem-solving, and advocate for the value of evidence-led design.### What they are looking for* Strong experience in product design or UX design, with a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end ownership of complex digital product experiences.* A portfolio that shows both design thinking and craft: how you approached problems, explored alternatives and arrived at solutions.* Strong interaction and visual design skills, with attention to usability, accessibility, consistency and detail.* Genuine product instinct, with the confidence to contribute to problem definition, prioritisation and strategic product discussions.* Practical experience conducting user research and translating findings into design decisions.* Proficiency in Figma and experience contributing to or maintaining design systems.* Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary product teams, particularly alongside Product Managers and Engineers.* Comfort interpreting behavioural analytics and customer data to inform design decisions.* Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to explain and defend design decisions constructively.* An interest in helping establish and improve design practices within a growing team.### Working arrangementsThis role is based in the UK and requires the right to work and live in the UK. The working model is hybrid: you would be expected to work in-person (in the office, or with customers and partners) three days a week or more. Candidates should live within commutable distance of the Milton Park office (Abingdon) or the Bengaluru office. The Milton Park office is due to relocate to Oxford city centre in late 2027 or early 2028.### Pay and benefits* Competitive salary plus bonus* 25 days annual leave, plus 3 additional discretionary days at the end of the year* 4 volunteering days annually* Day off for your birthday* Company-funded single-cover private medical insurance* Employee assistance programme (24/7 wellbeing support)* Share Match plan (every share purchased matched with two free shares)* Pension scheme* Life assurance, plus optical and medical care