You'll own visual identity and product design end-to-end:Lead overall design and creative direction: logos, brand identity, marketing sites, and software productsBuild and maintain marketing websites and landing pages using modern web techRun the full design lifecycle self-sufficiently: brand concepting, UI/UX discovery, rapid prototyping, shipping front-end interfacesDesign at every level, from high-level concept and landing pages down to interface-level polishBalance immediate customer needs against long-term product strategy
What You'll Bring
What You'll Bring
- 2+ years across product design with a strong understanding of prototyping with Ai tools
- Strong intuition for translating user needs into intuitive products and web experiences
- A sharp eye for aesthetics, branding, typography, and detail
- Fluency in design/motion tools (Figma, Rive/Lottie) and modern front-end web tech (HTML/CSS, React, Next.js, Framer, Webflow)
- Backgrounds that tend to fit well: Product Designers with front-end build skills, Design Engineers/Creative Developers, or Visual/Brand Designers with strong software UI/UX experience.
Beyond the toolkit, they're looking for:Exceptional ability, demonstrated in whatever form that's taken for you: a key early role at a startup, a product/brand built end-to-end, or a standout side project or open-source workComfort with freedom and low process, balanced with genuinely enjoying collaborationGenuine excitement for early-stage, high-growth environments, including some travel to customer sitesComfort operating in uncertain, fast-moving environments
Working Style
In-office, colocated with the team. This is not a remote or hybrid role. Some travel to customer sites is expected.
Founding Designer in City of Westminster employer: The Wave
The Wave is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in financial technology. Our commitment to quality engineering and automation not only enhances your skills but also contributes to meaningful advancements in our core ledger and billing platform.
