Product Designer (Zable app)

Lendable Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking an experienced Product Designer to join its Product Design team. This role involves developing user-centric designs, collaborating closely with product managers and engineers, and conducting user research and usability testing to enhance the customer experience. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience, particularly in fintech or startups, and will be confident in owning product areas. The position supports remote work on Mondays and Fridays and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Best-in-class compensation including equity

Flexible work-from-home days

Fresh, healthy lunches prepared by in-house chefs

Private health insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Experienced in user research and conducting usability tests.
• Ability to create effective wireframes and prototypes.
• Strong collaboration skills with product managers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to define product visions and key features.
• Conduct user research to understand user needs and pain points.
• Create prototypes and wireframes for effective design communication.
• Iterate designs based on user feedback from usability testing.

Skills

User-centered design principles

Wireframing and prototyping

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Mobile app design experience

Usability testing

Visual design

Education

3+ years of relevant Product Design experience

Experience in fintech or startup

Job description

## About the roleWe’re looking for an **experienced, talented, and proactive** Product Designer to join our growing Product Design team at Zable (Lendable). As the **fifth** **member** of our Product Design team, reporting to the Group Product Manager, you will have a broad scope, covering all aspects of Product Design, including user research, prototyping, usability testing, and maintaining a consistent visual language across our evolving design system. You will work on multiple products, such as our Zable app, with a wide array of features and over a million users, our Lendable loans website, and our Zable card and loan products in the US. Your contributions will span various phases of product development, from shaping the product vision and defining goals to collaborating with developers to **implement new features and enhance user experiences.****The ideal candidate*** Has **3+ years of relevant Product Design** experience, preferably at a **fintech** or **startup** where breadth and depth were required* Has **mobile app experience*** Will hit the ground running and is confident in owning the design of a product area* Is fully **customer-centric** and a problem solver who asks the right questions* Has a solid design process reaching from discovery to implementation* Is **friendly** and **approachable**, can give and take feedback well and is **happy to collaborate and contribute** to our growing team of Product Designers!**What you'll be doing*** Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to **define product visions, goals, and key** features* **Conduct user research** to gain insights into user needs, behaviours, and pain points* Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to **effectively communicate design concepts** and **interactions*** **Perform usability testing** and iterate on designs based on user feedback* Maintain a **consistent visual language** and ensure design system adherence* **Collaborate** **with** **developers** to implement features and optimise user experiences* Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and workflows* Bonus points if you have **experience with UX writing****How you'll contribute to the product team's objectives*** **User-Centric Design:** You will champion user-centric design principles and ensure that our products are intuitive, accessible, and delightful for our customers. Your deep customer empathy will drive the creation of exceptional user experiences.* **Interaction and Visual Design:** Through your expertise in interaction and visual design, you will create wireframes, prototypes, and UI designs that effectively communicate the functionality and aesthetics of our digital platforms. Your attention to detail and ability to create visually appealing interfaces will contribute to a cohesive and engaging user journey.* **Design System Development:** You will play a key role in maintaining and evolving our design system, ensuring consistency in visual elements, typography, and user interface components. By collaborating with the design team, you will contribute to the growth and refinement of our design system to streamline design processes and promote a cohesive brand identity.* **Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:** You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, align on design goals, and deliver high-quality design solutions. Your effective collaboration and communication skills will foster a cohesive and cross-functional work environment.* **Usability Testing and Iteration:** Conducting usability testing and gathering feedback from users will be integral to your role. By analysing and interpreting user insights, you will drive iterative design improvements and ensure that our products continually meet user needs and preferences.* **Continuous Learning and Innovation:** Staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices will be important in your role. You will actively seek opportunities for innovation, leveraging new tools and techniques to enhance our design processes and push the boundaries of user experience.* **Design Leadership and Advocacy:** As a UX designer, you will advocate for the value of user-centred design within the organisation. Your ability to articulate design decisions, present compelling user research findings, and advocate for user needs will contribute to the overall design culture at Lendable.**Interview Process*** CV screening* An introductory call with someone from the Talent Team and/or hiring manager* A take-home exercise to complete in your own time* Task debrief with the hiring manager (45 mins)* Final interviews, in person interviews & visit to the office (3x 30 min interviews on the same day):* Other Designers* Group PM* Final round interview with our CPO* The opportunity to scale up one of the **world’s most successful** fintech companies* **Best-in-class** compensation, including equity* You can work from home **every Monday and Friday** if you wish - on the other days we all come together IRL to be together, build and exchange ideas* **Our in-house chefs** prepare fresh, healthy lunches in the office every Tuesday-Thursday* We care for our Lendies’ well-being both physically and mentally, so we offer coverage when it comes to **private health insurance*** We're an **equal opportunity employer** and are keen to make Lendable the most inclusive and open workspace in London