Product Designer

A full-service Digital creation agency are hiring a Product Designer!These guys are looking for a Product Designer who has a passion for finding Digital Design and Product solutions that allow customers to intuitively use products. Working on a range of greenfield projects within the Transport sector and others, The Product Designer will be skilled at each stage of the design process but always focused on the needs of the customer and deliveiring a smart product that solves issues for the user.

You will be part of a team helping to gather client requirements, manage the design process from start to finish and be heavily involved in testing functionality throughout the product lifecycle.

What will you be doing?

Set acceptance criteria and user requirements based on information from internal teams, clients and user research.

Work closely with product owners to suggest improvements for products and processes

Maintain design systems and ensure they align closely with the brand identity of clients

Modify and evolve existing designs to meet changing customer preferences

Be part of a team and take collective responsibility for the quality of the product by maintaining a high standard of design and user experience throughout

Be confident in presenting designs and prototypes to external clients

Providing design support for legacy websites and other areas of the business

What they we looking for?

Proven experience in all phases of the design process including user research, copywriting, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing

Experience using Adobe XD for designing and prototyping

A good understanding in accessible design (up to AA standard) for cross-platform apps and websites, particularly for public sector and government bodies

Experience in working using Agile methodologies and leading and taking part in ceremonies such as Three Amigos and example mapping

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members

A well-rounded portfolio of client work, demonstrating experience in working on at least one live app

Ability to effectively communicate and rationalise design decisions to internal team and clients

Provide design assistance to developers when needed

Recommend new tools and technologies by staying up-to-date with latest design trends and techniques 

Nice to have

Knowledge in building and testing apps using Xcode and Android Studio

Hands on experience with app release processes for Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Knowledge in using native screen-readers such as VoiceOver and TalkBack

Basic CSS experience

This Product Designer role is almost entirely 100% remote, with the option of working in the office. You will be expected to visit the office once per quarter as a minimum