Lead Product Designer – Consumer

Lead Product Designer – Consumer Overview

Join our team as a Lead Product Designer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping user experiences that empower consumers in their interactions with estate agents. At Rightmove, we are dedicated to simplifying the moving process and providing the best resources for our users.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a Senior Product Designer and a User Researcher, fostering their professional growth.
• Develop and maintain the overall design vision for the Partners area, enhancing the interaction between consumers and estate agents.
• Create user-friendly and reliable experiences that cater to both consumers and estate agents.
• Collaborate with the Head of Product, Senior Product Manager, and other team members to deliver user-focused solutions that align with the product strategy.
• Engage in hands-on design work when necessary, exploring new ideas, setting quality benchmarks, and guiding project execution.
• Establish a long-term vision for the Partners area that motivates stakeholders and influences product roadmaps.
• Work collaboratively across various teams including product, engineering, research, and design to ensure strategic alignment and successful outcomes.
• Identify and define opportunities for new products and features.
• Ensure design consistency across platforms by establishing scalable patterns and supporting the design system’s evolution.
• Report directly to the Head of Experience Design and collaborate closely with them.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing complex, multi-sided platforms or marketplace experiences that facilitate intuitive and trustworthy interactions.
• Experience in managing and developing Product Designers, providing clear guidance and support.
• Curiosity and creativity in exploring new technologies and methodologies, including the ethical use of AI in design.
• Ability to influence design direction through data-driven insights and rapid conceptualization.
• Strong leadership skills in recruitment and onboarding, with a focus on providing clear direction and ongoing feedback.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities to build trust and maintain strong relationships with leadership, stakeholders, and peers.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, actively seeking ways to enhance collaboration and design operations.
• A solid understanding of design systems, interaction patterns, and scalable frameworks.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance business objectives with user needs and long-term product vision.
• Proactive in evolving work processes and improving cross-team collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive cash plan for dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program and 27 days of annual leave, plus two paid volunteering days.
• Options for holiday buy schemes and a contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance equivalent to four times the basic salary for nominated beneficiaries.
• Competitive salary package and paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility.
• Travel loans, bike-to-work scheme, and rental deposit loans.
• Charitable contributions through payroll giving and donation matching.
• Access to discounts on travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.
• Hybrid working model requiring a minimum of two days in the office.

At Rightmove, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to better innovation and productivity. If you are passionate about design and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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