Product Designer

About us. We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing. About the role. As a Product Designer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the design of customer experiences across our websites and mobile apps. Working as part of a cross-functional squad, you’ll contribute to discovery, define user journeys, and bring ideas to life through iterative, accessible, and intuitive design. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and UX Researchers to solve real problems and improve the end-to-end customer journey. You’ll also be supported by Senior and Lead designers to grow your craft, deepen your product thinking, and expand your impact. Key Responsibilities Craft skill & methods Designs simple, inclusive and accessible experiences for web and native mobile platforms. Understands platform conventions (e.g. iOS, Android) and applies appropriate mobile patterns and layouts. Produces user flows, wireframes, prototypes and UI design that reflect customer needs. Leverages insight from research and testing to guide design decisions. Uses and contributes to the Fuse design system with consistency and care. Balances customer value, usability and feasibility in collaboration with engineering. Strategic focus & Product Mindset Understands how user needs connect to business goals and product strategy. Works closely with Product Managers to shape problem definitions and explore design options. Participates in discovery and helps define hypotheses and success criteria. Uses data and customer feedback to iterate and improve experiences. Collaborates to deliver valuable outcomes over perfect execution. Technical & business understanding Designs with awareness of technical constraints and delivery needs. Works well in agile environments and supports continuous delivery. Collaborates with mobile and web developers to ensure feasibility and quality. Understands basic accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG 2.2 AA) and applies inclusive design patterns. Leading, influencing & communication Communicates design decisions clearly to teammates and stakeholders. Welcomes feedback and collaborates openly in design reviews. Participates in workshops and shares ideas to move designs forward. Builds strong working relationships across disciplines and contributes positively to team culture. Collaboration & culture Works with kindness and openness within a collaborative, cross-functional team. Seeks to understand and represent diverse user perspectives. Contributes to a culture of learning, inclusivity and continuous improvement. Shares learnings and supports more junior team members where possible. Self-Management Organised, self-aware and proactive in managing workload and deadlines. Asks for help when needed and takes ownership for development. Learns from feedback and reflects to improve design impact and effectiveness. What you will need to be successful Experience designing for both responsive web and native mobile apps (iOS and/or Android). Familiarity with product design tools like Figma and prototyping software. Solid grasp of UX and interaction design fundamentals. Exposure to agile product teams and iterative development processes. Enthusiastic about accessibility and inclusive design. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Eagerness to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Some of our benefits. Flexible, hybrid working model Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 30 days holiday + bank holidays Udemy learning access Bonus potential (performance and business-related) Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk Matched pension up to 6% More benefits can be found on our career site How to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check. What happens next? Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position: 1st Stage – A 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the role and ask any questions you may have. 2nd Stage – A one-hour formal onsite task interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here. Equal opportunities We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr