Product Designer

Role Title: Product Designer

Reports to:Head of Product Designer

UK Remote based - with occasional travel to London

Kooth is a fast growing business with a social purpose. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:KOO), our mission is to provide welcoming and effective digital mental health support to the nation.

Working in partnership with the NHS, we are already the UK’s largest digital mental health platform for young people aged 10-25. We are now rapidly expanding into supporting the NHS adult population, providing corporate solutions to help build mentally healthy businesses, and expanding internationally.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and multi-skilled product designer with a solid understanding of user experience, visual design, and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• responsible for creating engaging user experiences that meet the product requirements whilst championing the voice of our service users.
• Creating visually appealing, user-friendly and accessible interfaces. lf.
• You will have a general understanding or interest in who our users are, their needs, and how to deliver experiences that are appropriate for the mental wellbeing space. You are curious about the real world contexts in which our service is used, and will strive to improve the lives of our users alongside the rest of the business.
• Conduct user research and user testing to understand user needs and pain points, and use these insights to inform the design process
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design concepts and solutions
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, to ensure design solutions align with product goals and technical feasibility
• Contribute to and help develop the Kooth design systems and its guidelines
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure design solutions are implemented correctly
• Stay up-to-date with emerging design trends and best practices, and proactively apply this knowledge to improve our product

Requirements

• Passionate about mental health and wellbeing
• You approach work from a growth mindset - wanting to learn and develop
• Able to act with autonomy and self direction
• Some understanding of web accessibility and willingness to develop this knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communicator, with experience leading workshops and collaborating across functions
• Strong portfolio showcasing design process, problem-solving skills, and user-centred design solutions
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD etc
• Understanding of agile development methodologies and experience working in an agile environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in product design

Please note this role is based in the UK and will be subject to a DBS check

Benefits

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with attractive perks and a supportive work environment? Look no further! We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity with a range of benefits that cater to your professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

1. Competitive Salary:

Up to £60,000

2. Generous Annual Leave:

Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, providing you ample time to recharge and spend quality moments with your loved ones.

3. Professional Development:

Benefit from our yearly professional training programmes, tailored to your career aspirations and designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.

4. Financial Security:

Secure your financial future with our pension contributions and annual company share option awards, giving you a stake in the success of the company.

5. Health and Well-being:

Prioritize your health and well-being with our comprehensive Health Shield cover and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The EAP offers 24/7 telephone mental health support and access to GP consultations, ensuring your mental and physical health are taken care of.

6. Life Assurance:

Gain peace of mind knowing that you're covered with life assurance, providing up to four times your annual salary to your loved ones in the unfortunate event of your passing.

7. Flexible Working:

Embrace the flexibility of remote working, allowing you to create a work-life balance that suits your needs and maximizes your productivity.

8. Lifestyle Benefits:

If you're seeking a stimulating career where your well-being, growth, and contributions are valued, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dynamic and supportive team. Join us as we strive for success together!

At Kooth, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and embraces the unique contributions of every individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.

Our dedication to creating a fair and unbiased environment is reflected in all aspects of our recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. We strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, where every employee is treated with respect and dignity.

Request for Reasonable Adjustments:

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants and employees with disabilities or individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process, interviews, or job-related tasks. If you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure your equal participation in our recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team.

Your openness will allow us to work together to provide appropriate accommodations and ensure a fair and accessible application and employment experience for everyone.

Kooth plc is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults . We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. This will include a DBS check.