At a Glance
- Tasks: Design engaging experiences for RA Pro, collaborating with teams to solve user problems.
- Company: Join Resident Advisor, a leading music media brand with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, wellness initiatives, and team events.
- Other info: Permanent role in London with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the music industry while honing your design skills.
- Qualifications: Strong product design experience, excellent visual skills, and familiarity with Figma.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the world's longest-running music media brands and a cornerstone of the dance, electronic and DJ ecosystem. The site's audience of over 6 million monthly users is drawn in by a combination of news, editorial, club listings and ticketing, RA-branded events at venues and festivals worldwide, original films and a weekly mix series that has run for 18 years.
Purpose of the role: We are looking for a Product Designer to join our Product Design team and focus on RA Pro — our platform for promoters, venues and event organisers. RA Pro helps our partners create, manage and grow successful events. You'll work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Data and Commercial teams to design experiences that help promoters achieve their goals while contributing to the future development of the platform.
This role is ideal for a designer with strong product thinking, excellent visual and interaction design skills, and experience working within established design systems. You'll be responsible for taking projects from discovery through delivery, helping to solve complex user problems and improve the experience of one of RA's most important products.
Key responsibilities:
- Design end-to-end experiences for RA Pro across web and mobile touch points.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers and stakeholders to understand problems and define solutions.
- Participate in discovery activities including user research, workshops and analysis of customer feedback.
- Produce sketches, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs for development.
- Contribute ideas and insights that help shape product direction and prioritisation.
- Simplify complex workflows and operational tasks into intuitive user experiences.
- Work closely with engineers throughout implementation to ensure quality execution.
- Maintain and contribute to the RA Design System and component library.
- Document design decisions, patterns and best practices.
- Use research, data and feedback to iterate and improve experiences.
A portfolio demonstrating strong product design thinking and visual craft. Experience designing digital products in a Product Design, UX Design or UI Design role. Strong UI and interaction design skills with a keen eye for detail. Experience using Figma and modern design workflows. Experience working with design systems and reusable component libraries. Confidence creating wireframes, prototypes and testing ideas with users. A good understanding of user-centred design and balancing user and business needs. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience working within Agile product teams. Interest in complex B2B products, workflows or SaaS platforms.
What we offer you:
- Generous annual leave policies aimed at promoting work-life balance.
- Flexibility in working arrangements, offering hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and location.
- Matching pension schemes and/or 401k.
- Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, featuring regular activities and workplace programmes to support mental and physical health. This includes discounted Classpass memberships, and custom‑fitted earplugs.
- Company‑led social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merch.
- Paid annual volunteering allowance, encouraging contributions to community projects and charities you care about.
- Regular company‑wide Q&A’s with senior leadership, along with ongoing virtual educational training sessions for all staff.
This role is a permanent position based in London. This position requires applicants to be based in London and to work from the office three days per week. The annual salary for this role is £40k-£45k.
Mid-weight Product Designer - RA Pro in London employer: Resident Advisor
At Resident Advisor, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our London-based team enjoys the flexibility of hybrid/remote work, along with opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and cross-departmental collaboration. With a focus on data-driven decision making and automation, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact in the music and events industry while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment.
