Senior Product Designer

Civica; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in public services is seeking a Senior Product Designer to create engaging user experiences. The role requires 5+ years experience and a strong portfolio in visual design. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft designs that balance user needs and business goals, championing accessibility and inclusivity. Competitive benefits package, including 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Pension Contributions – 5% employer match

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual/product design roles.
• Strong portfolio with exceptional visual design skills.
• Ability to translate big ideas into user-friendly interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Craft visually compelling user interfaces.
• Work with product teams to bring designs to life.
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes based on feedback.

Skills

Visual design skills

Collaboration

Prototyping

Accessibility knowledge

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

5+ years of experience in visual/product design

Tools

Figma

FigJam

Job description

Join Civica’s User Experience team and play a key role in shaping products that make a real difference. As a Senior Product Designer, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to craft visually engaging, accessible, and user‑friendly experiences that balance user needs with business goals. Your passion for pixel‑perfect design, attention to detail, and mastery of modern visual language will be essential to delivering compelling digital products.

We’re building a team dedicated to creating best‑in‑class experiences through thoughtful design and continuous improvement. If you thrive on crafting beautiful, intuitive interfaces, solving complex design challenges, and collaborating in a fast‑paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Visual Design & Delivery: Craft visually compelling, pixel‑perfect user interfaces that are both beautiful and highly usable, ensuring they meet accessibility standards and align with business goals.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Work closely with product designers, product managers, engineers, and researchers to bring designs to life throughout the product lifecycle.
• Prototyping & Validation: Develop high‑fidelity prototypes to communicate design ideas, run design reviews, and iterate based on feedback, research, and data insights.
• Design Systems & Standards: Use and contribute to the Firefly design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and adherence to established design principles.
• Accessibility & Inclusion: Advocate for inclusive design and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
• Culture & Growth: Promote a collaborative, positive and feedback‑driven culture focused on continuous improvement, creativity and design excellence.

Core Competencies

• Experience & Expertise: 5+ years of experience in visual / product design roles, working across multiple platforms and industries, with a proven track record of delivering high‑quality digital products.
• Visual Design Expertise: Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional visual design skills, including UI design, typography, colour theory, and layout across web, mobile, and other digital platforms.
• Design Craft & Execution: Ability to translate big ideas into visually compelling and user‑friendly interfaces, making complex tasks intuitive and delightful.
• Prototyping & Collaboration: Skilled in creating high‑fidelity prototypes and collaborating with researchers, product designers, and developers to refine and test designs.
• Brand & Identity: Deliver high‑quality designs that reflect and evolve Civica’s brand, adapting to the changing needs of modern digital experiences.
• Design Systems: Experience using and contributing to design systems, ensuring design consistency and scalability across multiple platforms.
• Accessibility & Standards: Knowledge of accessibility principles and best practices, ensuring designs comply with WCAG and other relevant standards.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain design decisions clearly, collaborate effectively, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Mentorship & Inspiration: Support and inspire other designers, promoting continuous improvement and raising the quality and impact of the team’s work.
• Tools & Technology: Proficient in design tools such as Figma, FigJam, and other relevant platforms and plug‑ins for creating, presenting, and delivering high‑quality design work.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.

We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here’s what you can expect:

Benefits

Time Off & Work‑Life Balance

25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days!

Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.

Financial Well‑being & Security

Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future.

Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long‑term illness.

Life Assurance – 4x salary tax‑free lump sum.

Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).

Health & Perks

Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare.

Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more.

Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care.

Affinity Groups – Join employee‑led communities.

Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded.

At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.