Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Product Designer to lead our digital product delivery. The ideal candidate will be able to drive the end-to-end design process, from discovery and strategy to execution and delivery. This role requires a strong strategic mind, deep expertise in UX/UI design, and a passion for creating impactful, user-centric experiences.

Key responsibilities

Digital Product Design

. Designing beautiful interfaces (UI) and intuitive experiences (UX) across both software and web projects

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.

Process & Methodology

. Contributing to 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.

About Rareloop

Rareloop is a well established, B Corp certified, award winning Digital Product Studio based in Southampton. We help ambitious businesses and charities to design and build best of breed websites, apps and bespoke web software. We use human-centred design, automation and AI to solve real problems for organisations, helping them to cut costs and accelerate growth.

Person specification

Creative problem solver with a passion for using technology to sole 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

Required experience

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

Desirable experience

Deep Figma knowledge Design system experience Broader visual design experience
If you're excited by this role but don't feel you meet every requirement then we'd still encourage you to apply. We're looking for a passionate individual who aligns with our values and can grow with the business.

As a valued part of our team you'll get

A competitive salary 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
after successful completion of probation*

We're a B Corp

We're proud to be a certified B Corp! This means we've been independently verified to meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. It means we care about the work we do, our team, our culture, our customers, the wider community and our environment. In short, we're using business as a force for good.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of an individual's age, gender, relationship status, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability status.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Experience:

Digital design: 5 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton SO14 5FE