Product Designer (multiple openings)

Job title:

Product Designer (multiple openings)

Company

Carwow

Job description

Job Description:About CarwowWe’re Carwow. The car-changing experts for life-changing moments. Whether buying, selling, or (car) window shopping, we aim to give people total confidence in their choice.We kicked off our journey as the ultimate matchmaker for car reviews, helping everyone pick their perfect ride. But we soon realised this wasn’t the destination – it was just the first leg. Why stop there when we could also help them get a great price?So we decided we wanted to revolutionise selling cars, just like we did with buying them. That’s when we introduced our game-changing ‘sell my car’ product.Today, our dedicated team of over 350 experts across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal look after over 12 million active users (and an ‘excellent’ Trustpilot rating).And we’ve got plenty left in the tank.Working hereSo, what does Carwow look like under the hood?We’re always driving forward, and our people love what they do and love working together. Our goal is to empower our employees to discover their passions, create common ground, and take control of their careers with confidence.We regularly fine-tune our hiring process to ensure fairness and all Carwowers receive comprehensive DE&I training. Our Diversity Committees, led by our fantastic employees, fuel internal education, help out our local communities, and champion initiatives for our customers.We’re also Flexa100 nominated and aim to be the go-to place for changing cars. We’re proud to say we’ve got an impressive employee average engagement score of 8.5/10!Bonding as a team is important to us – whether we’re rocking the Carwow Olympics worldwide, playing drag bingo for Pride Month, taking part in beach clean-ups or rallying on the Padel court, there’s always something to bring us together.Fancy a life-changing career from the car-changing pros? We’d love you to join us on our journey.About the team
The Design team’s Mission is to make changing cars a seamless, thrilling, and surprising experience.Our Design Principles are: * Bold. Surpass the ordinary with exceptional design. By pushing boundaries, we set standards and inspire greatness.

• Simple. Create clarity through design. Distil a solution down to its essence.
• Human. Deeply understand our users’ needs and craft experiences that fulfil them.
• Refined. Craft work you’re proud of and obsess over the detail.

About the roleWe are looking for a Product Designer to join us, reporting to our Head of Design. You will quickly iterate solutions, designing brilliant experiences for our audiences, and effectively communicating with the team. You balance autonomy with team support, integrating feedback, and aligning with the product vision. You will receive an abundance of mentorship from experienced Design Leadership, focusing on continuous personal and professional growth.What you’ll be doing

• Design & Solution Exploration: Define problem statements and design goals, iterating quickly on solutions to balance efficiency and impact.
• Efficient Design Execution: Deliver logical UI designs and polished visuals using our design system, balancing speed and quality.
• Communication & Team Collaboration: Communicate project complexities clearly, engage with Product Managers and Tech Leads, and actively participate in team activities and the design community.
• Feedback Integration & Team Support: Use feedback to enhance your work, practice active listening, and support team members in maintaining high standards.
• Autonomy & Vision Alignment: Work independently, manage weekly goals, stay organised, and align your designs with the broader product vision, demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Always act in the customers’ best interest, delivering honest, fair, and professional services.

You’re not flying solo; you’re part of a convoy. Enjoy the mentorship of seasoned Design Leadership through regular one-on-one coaching sessions tailored just for you. This is your pitstop for role insights, personal growth hacks, and a mental tune-up to keep you operating at peak performance.What you’ll needPlease note: We know that no candidate will be the perfect match for all we’ve listed in this posting, so we’d encourage you to apply if you feel you’re close to the brief but not an exact match.Ideally you’ll have:

• Experience in UX/Product Design: Demonstrated ability to craft intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
• Proficiency with Design Tools: Familiarity with tools like Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar software.
• Effective Communication Skills: Capability to articulate design concepts and project details clearly to the team.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: A strong inclination for identifying problems and iterating on creative solutions efficiently.
• Team Collaboration: Experience in working collaboratively in cross-functional teams is highly desired.
• Openness to Feedback: Ability to integrate constructive feedback and a willingness to support team members in achieving high standards.

Note: While professional qualifications in design are appreciated, they are not a strict requirement for this role. We value diversity and encourage candidates with varied experiences and backgrounds to apply.What’s in it for you

• Hybrid working that works around you
• Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali
• Share options – when we thrive, so do you!
• Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind
• Monthly coaching sessions with Spill – our mental wellbeing partner
• Enhanced holiday package, plus bank holidays

• 28 days annual leave
• 1 day for your wedding
• 1 day off when you move house – because moving’s hard enough without work!
• On your third year anniversary, you get 30 days of annual leave per year
• On your tenth year anniversary, you get 35 days of annual leave per year
• Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year
• Work from abroad for a month (due to popular demand, this offer excludes the moon).
• Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
• The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents
• Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you’ve been talking about
• A generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft
• Regular social events:, tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for
• Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money
• Lunch & learns and Carwow Classrooms with expert speakers who are here for a free lunch

Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 07:08:07 GMT

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