Junior Product Designer: Design Systems & UI (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design of user‑centred digital products across web and app experiences.
• Contributing to design systems using an atomic design approach.
• Creating and maintaining components within Figma, with guidance from more senior designers.
• Applying and understanding:
• Design tokens
• Theming and modes (e.g. light/dark, brand variations)
• Auto‑layout, variants, slots and responsive behaviour
• Working with developers to understand how design systems are implemented in code.
• Applying brand guidelines while designing within shared component libraries.
• Iterating designs based on feedback from designers, stakeholders and user insight.
• Contributing to UX and UI design tasks across projects, with guidance from more senior designers.
• Helping design interfaces that feel like natural extensions of the brand, balancing creativity with usability.
• Assisting in improving existing products through thoughtful iteration and creative problem‑solving.
• Creating and maintaining design artefacts, including sketches, wireframes, user flows, screen designs and prototypes.
• Collaborating with designers, developers and researchers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contributing to design systems, learning how to apply and evolve them consistently.
• Presenting your work and thinking clearly in team settings, explaining:
• What you designed
• Why decisions were made
• How feedback informed iteration
• Supporting pitch work and client sessions by contributing design ideas and artefacts.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Some of our clients require background checks. You will need to complete a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) to confirm your identity, criminal record, right to work and residency.
• Comfortable with hybrid working. Every project is different, but we love our team to be in the studio and in our client’s office to work collaboratively.

Qualifications

• A foundation in Product / UI / Digital Design (through work experience, placements, or internships).
• Some experience creating or contributing to design systems or component libraries.
• Familiarity with atomic design principles and how components scale across products.
• Working knowledge of Figma, including components and auto‑layout.
• An interest in how design translates into real digital products.
• A strong desire to learn, collaborate and develop your craft.
• You don't need to be a design‑systems expert – we’re looking for potential, curiosity and a solid starting point.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience, including 1–2 years in digital product design.
• Exposure to the full design process: planning, research, concepting, UX and UI.
• Experience working within brand‑led digital projects is a plus.
• A strong appreciation for brand, typography, colour and layout.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe CC.
• Ability to create clear, well‑considered design artefacts such as sketches and concepts, wireframes and user flows, screen designs and basic prototypes.
• Experience contributing to design systems, with an interest in how they’re built and maintained.
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines and inclusive design principles.
• Awareness of AI and emerging technology, and curiosity about how they can support better design outcomes.
• A proactive, growth‑oriented mindset – eager to learn, improve and try new approaches.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and using it to iterate and strengthen your work.
• Willingness to ask questions, explore ideas and think beyond the obvious.
• A strong sense of care and pride in the quality of your output.
• Curious, open‑minded and inspired by creativity both in and outside of work.
• A collaborative team player who values feedback and shared learning.
• Motivated to raise the quality of work through care, effort and curiosity.

Benefits

• Our Total Rewards consist of a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities to acquire equity and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits.
• Up to 30 days of leave to spend each year plus 3 extra volunteering days per year for charitable work of choice.
• Family‑friendly and flexible work policies.
• Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support and resources.
• Private healthcare insurance plan and Mental Wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development and Counselling.
• A range of generous Parental Leave offerings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.