Staff Product Designer (12-Month FTC)

Deliveroo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Flexible working

High ownership culture

Job summary

Deliveroo is seeking a Staff Product Designer in London to lead design strategy for critical areas, shaping long-term vision and architectural improvements across the Deliveroo ecosystem.

You will mentor senior designers, influence cross-functional teams, and drive global design standards within a high-growth company that values excellence and impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex design initiatives from conception to launch in large-scale, high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to define and drive design strategy with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Demonstrated track record mentoring designers and elevating work quality in high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication to articulate design visions and influence senior leadership.
• Deep technical fluency with a strategic view of how design impacts engineering constraints and product outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define the product design strategy for high-level, ambiguous business challenges, aligning user needs with long-term goals.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to drive architectural decisions and platform-wide standards.
• Mentor senior designers and elevate craft across the organisation to maintain design excellence.
• Identify systemic design opportunities that improve performance, accessibility, and user satisfaction at scale.
• Act as a bridge between functions to align cross-functional teams around a unified product vision.

Skills

Design leadership

Design strategy

Mentoring

Communication

Technical fluency

Job description

Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation and growth drive everything we do. Our Product team defines how millions of people experience Deliveroo, turning complex marketplace challenges into simple, high-impact solutions.

Working at the intersection of data, design and engineering, we set direction, prioritise what matters most, and deliver outcomes that move the business forward.

We’re looking for a Staff Product Designer to join our London team. In this role, you will lead the design strategy for critical product areas, influencing the long‑term vision of our platform and driving architectural improvements that ripple across the entire Deliveroo ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be joining the Studio team. While your primary focus will be dedicated to the Deliveroo product, you will be part of a global design community that includes talented designers from Deliveroo, Wolt, and DoorDash. At the Staff level, you will play a pivotal role in this community, mentoring senior talent, cross‑pollinating best practices, and setting the standard for design excellence globally.

Here’s what your day‑to‑day might look like:

• Define the product design strategy for high‑level, ambiguous business challenges, ensuring alignment between user needs and long‑term commercial goals.

• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to drive architectural decisions and platform‑wide design standards.

• Champion a culture of design excellence by mentoring senior designers and fostering high‑quality craft across the organisation.

• Identify and tackle systemic design opportunities that improve performance, accessibility, and user satisfaction at scale.

• Act as a bridge between functions, using your influence to align cross‑functional teams around a unified product vision.

What You’ll Need to Thrive

• Extensive experience leading complex design initiatives from conception to launch within large‑scale, high‑growth environments.

• Proven ability to define and drive design strategy, successfully managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Demonstrated track record of mentoring designers and elevating the quality of work within high‑performing teams.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex design visions and influence senior leadership.

• Deep technical fluency and a strategic understanding of how design influences engineering constraints and product outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Solve meaningful problems at real scale Work on a complex, always‑on marketplace that impacts millions every day.

See your impact, fast Ship, test and improve ideas quickly in a low‑hierarchy, high‑ownership environment.

Grow through challenge and ownership Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support.

A culture built for builders High standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning.

Share in the success you help create Competitive salary and equity options, so you’re rewarded for the impact you make.

Want a deeper look at how we build? Check out our Tech Blog.

Our Global Structure

Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. While you will be focused on Deliveroo, you’ll benefit from our shared global Studio community, collaborating with and learning from design peers across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.

We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion, or belief.

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] and we’ll be happy to help ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast‑moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!