Senior Product Designer

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 64,575 - 92,250; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities organisation is seeking a Senior Product Designer for a 3-month hybrid contract based in London or Leeds. The ideal candidate will enhance user journeys through data-driven design and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include conducting user research, designing wireframes, and implementing A/B testing strategies. Strong expertise in UX/UI and design tools like Figma is essential. Immediate availability is preferred, making this an excellent opportunity for a contractor or freelancer in the utilities space.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Designer or UX/UI Designer.
• Strong expertise in user research and usability testing.
• Hands-on experience conducting A/B tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative user research.
• Utilise A/B testing and CRO techniques for optimisation.
• Design wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Advocate for design best practices.
• Analyse user data for product usability improvements.
• Work within agile teams on varying projects.

Skills

User research

Usability testing

A/B testing

CRO techniques

Visual design

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Location: Hybrid – London or Leeds, United Kingdom

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Designer to join a leading utilities organisation on a 3‑month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about crafting intuitive and impactful digital experiences that drive user engagement and optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in UX/UI principles, user research methodologies, A/B testing and CRO techniques. You will be responsible for enhancing user journeys through data‑driven design and insightful experimentation.

As a Senior Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the product’s user experience and design direction. You’ll work cross‑functionally with product managers, developers, researchers, and other key stakeholders to deliver design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals. You should possess strong visual design skills and be comfortable taking concepts from ideation to prototype through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative user research to inform and validate design decisions
• Utilise A/B testing and other CRO techniques to evaluate and optimise digital experiences
• Design wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that prioritise user needs and business objectives
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including developers and UX researchers
• Advocate for design best practices and maintain consistency across design systems
• Analyse user data to generate actionable insights for improving product usability
• Work within agile teams, adapting to varying project scopes and timelines

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Designer or UX/UI Designer within digital environments
• Strong expertise in user research, usability testing, and iterative design processes
• Hands‑on experience conducting A/B tests and applying CRO strategies
• Excellent design software skills (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to interpret user data effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in the utilities sector is advantageous but not essential
• Availability to work in a hybrid capacity from either London or Leeds

This opportunity is offered outside IR35 and is ideal for a contractor or freelance designer looking to work on impactful digital products within the utilities space. Immediate availability is highly desirable.