A few days ago BBBH62011 Staff Product Designer - Belfast £90000 - £1000000 per annum Belfast

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Belfast is seeking a Lead / Staff-level Product Designer to own the end-to-end design process for key initiatives. The role involves conducting user research and leading design reviews while mentoring others. The ideal candidate has substantial experience with Figma and proven user research skills. You'll play a vital part in shaping product design and work on AI-driven initiatives. This position offers the chance to influence design direction and grow within an expanding team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Figma.
• Proven user research experience (interviews, usability testing).

Responsibilities

• Own the full product design lifecycle, from discovery through delivery.
• Conduct user research, including interviews and usability testing.
• Partner closely with Product Owners and Engineers on defined initiatives.
• Lead design reviews and facilitate stakeholder feedback.
• Act as a Staff Designer, providing mentorship and design leadership.

Skills

Figma

User research

Job description

Role Overview

This is a Lead / Staff-level Product Designer role, positioned as a senior individual contributor with strong leadership influence.

You'll own the end-to-end design process for key initiatives, acting as the sole designer on those streams, while bringing cross-functional teams together to deliver high-quality, scalable product design with real strategic impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the full product design lifecycle, from discovery through delivery
• Conduct user research, including interviews and usability testing
• Partner closely with Product Owners and Engineers on defined initiatives
• Lead design reviews and facilitate stakeholder feedback
• Showcase work and influence design direction across teams
• Act as a Staff Designer, providing mentorship and design leadership

Initiatives & Scope

• Work across multiple product initiatives
• Strong focus on design systems and scalable foundationsSignificant opportunity to work on AI-driven initiatives
• Potential partner-facing design work
• Design plays a strategic role in shaping the product roadmap

Team & Reporting

• Belfast-based product team with organic growth plans
• Design team currently includes a Lead Designer and Senior Designer, with further hiring planned
• No formal people management initially, but strong mentorship responsibilities

Tools & Skills

Must-have

• Strong experience with Figma
• Proven user research experience (interviews, usability testing)

Nice-to-have

• Experience with AI-assisted design tools
• Strong interest in AI-driven product design (big plus)

Interested?

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager at MCS Group02896935487or click the apply button below.

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