Associate Product Designer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Are you:

• A confident communicator who can clearly present your design journey from research through to prototype and production?
• Skilled in using tools like Figma to design and prototype user experiences?
• Experienced in conducting user research and usability testing, both in-person and remotely?
• A creative problem solver who can design with data and user needs at the heart of every decision?

What’s the role?

The Associate Product Designer supports the creation of new and improved digital experiences for residents. Working closely with Product Managers and Software Developers, the role involves contributing to user research, prototyping, and usability testing, and helping deliver solutions into production. The Associate Product Designer will apply design skills to simplify complex systems and create intuitive user interfaces, while learning to influence stakeholders and advocate for user-centered design.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You’re passionate about designing inclusive, user-centred services that make a real difference to residents. You bring creativity and precision to your work, with a strong grasp of design tools like Figma. You’re curious and collaborative, keen to learn from user research and feedback. You understand the importance of accessibility and public service values. You’re confident communicating design ideas and working with cross-functional teams to improve digital experiences.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Jessica Ukpebor Jessica.Ukpebor@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£45,852 to £47,925 per annum (PO2)

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