Design Lead overseeing UX/UI for Rareloop's digital products. Leading a team of Product Designers to deliver user-centric designs and innovative solutions.
**Leading Discovery workshops**. Helping clients understand their underlying problems and creating viable solutions in the form of wireframes, diagrams and interactive prototypes
**Collaboration**. Liaising with project managers, developers and other team members to deliver complex digital projects.
**Managing and mentoring the design team**. Directly manage, mentor, and coach a team of Product Designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and high performance.
**Process & Methodology**. Define, refine, and enforce best practices for the entire design process, including research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and final visual design (UX/UI).
**Quality control**. Ensuring visual accuracy and that design intents are followed through into development
**Marketing and brand assets**. Work with the Marketing Manager to provide visual asset support to Rareloop’s own marketing efforts.
Requirements
Creative problem solver with a passion for using technology to solve problems
Strong critical thinking skills
High attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to multitask
Organised and thorough, taking ownership of outcomes
Desire for constant improvement
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Confident presenter
Someone who thrives in an SME with a flat structure and empowered team members
Commuting distance from Southampton for meetings/workshops
Must have the right to work in the UK
5 years commercial design experience working in similar roles
Strong portfolio showcasing product design process and outcomes
Agency or consultancy experience
Demonstrated ability to lead Discovery workshops
Demonstrated experience working on non-trivial projects
Expertise in UX principles, interaction design, and accessibility
Aligns with our values
Line management experience (desirable)
Deep Figma knowledge (desirable)
Design system experience (desirable)
Broader visual design experience (desirable)
Benefits
25 days holiday
Sick pay package
Flexible working hours
Flexible working location (Southampton or remote)
A great work/life balance
Contributory Pension (after 3 months)
An opportunity to develop & grow your skills within an expert team
Continuing Personal Development (CPD)
Yearly training budget
Free coffee/tea and soft drinks
Regular free lunches to celebrate team wins
Group Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance*
Dental cover*
Optical cover*
Central Southampton office location with free parking
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