At a Glance
- Tasks: Support design and delivery of digital services, focusing on user research and prototyping.
- Company: Lewisham Council is recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, supporting refugees and migrants.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, flexible working policies, and local government pension scheme.
- Other info: Salary ranges from £45,852 to £47,925 per annum, depending on experience.
- Why this job: Make a difference in vibrant, culturally diverse communities while enhancing user experiences.
- Qualifications: Strong foundation in user-centred design and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams required.
The predicted salary is between 47925 - 47925 £ per year.
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As an Associate Product Designer, you will support the design and delivery of digital services for Lewisham residents. You'll work across discovery, research, prototyping, and testing to improve user experiences and service outcomes. Collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders, you'll help bring user-centred design into delivery. You'll contribute to accessible, inclusive solutions that align with council priorities and resident needs.
Responsibilities- Support the design and delivery of digital services for Lewisham residents, working across discovery, research, prototyping, and testing to improve user experiences and service outcomes.
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to bring user-centred design into delivery.
- Contribute to accessible, inclusive solutions that align with council priorities and resident needs.
- Strong foundation in user-centred design.
- Willingness to learn and grow.
- Confidence supporting user research and usability testing across digital services.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Good communication skills and the ability to explain design decisions to a range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to accessibility, inclusive design, and continuous improvement.
- Organised, proactive, and able to contribute across multiple projects.
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- £45,852 - £47,925 per annum (PO2)
All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity & InclusionDiversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process.
Associate Product Designer in Catford employer: Lewisham
Working at Lewisham Council offers a chance to impact diverse communities positively. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and a local government pension scheme. The team is committed to accessibility and inclusive design, ensuring all voices are heard.
