Lead Product Designer

MCS Group is proud to partner with an industry-leading company in the tech sector specialising in the SAAS space, seeking a highly skilled Lead Product Designer to join their innovative team. This company is dedicated to revolutionising their field with cutting-edge solutions and exceptional user experiences.

Role Overview:
As a Lead Product Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of the company's product offerings. You will be responsible for leading the design team, driving the design strategy, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centric designs that set the standard in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design process from concept to execution, ensuring a cohesive and compelling user experience.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and marketers to define and implement innovative solutions.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups to effectively communicate design ideas.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance the design process and outputs.

Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Product Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating your expertise.
- Exceptional eye for design and attention to detail, consistently producing work at the top of the field.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
- Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and methodologies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A go-getter attitude with the ability to take initiative and drive projects independently.
- Pioneering creativity, constantly pushing the boundaries of design to deliver innovative solutions.

Desirable:
- Experience in the tech sector or with digital products.
- Knowledge of front-end development technologies and how design integrates with them.
- Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.

What's On Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible remote working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values creativity and innovation.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.