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Product Designer

Remote / LondonFull-time / ContractDesign

About the role

We're looking for a contract designer who can do it all—from high-level brand and visual direction down to pixel-perfect component design. You'll work on products that need to convert users, retain them, and feel genuinely good to use.

This role is for someone who's equally comfortable analyzing a funnel as they are crafting a brand system. You understand that great design isn't just about how something looks—it's about whether it works. You'll be designing interfaces built on modern component systems, but you'll also be responsible for making sure those interfaces have personality and soul.

You'll have real ownership over design decisions. We're a small team that moves fast, and we need someone who can operate independently, make strong calls, and ship work that holds up under scrutiny. This is a contract engagement with potential for ongoing work based on project needs.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience designing web apps, mobile apps, and SaaS products—you've shipped real things people use
  • Analytical mindset: you think about funnels, conversions, and user journeys, not just aesthetics
  • Fluency with component-based design systems (shadcn/ui, Radix, etc.) for building consistent app interfaces
  • Ability to create distinctive brand identities and visual direction—you can make something feel like something
  • Strong product sense: you understand why things should exist, not just how they should look
  • Comfortable working in Figma, with a portfolio that demonstrates range and depth
  • Strong written async communication skills and ability to work autonomously

Nice to have

  • Experience with motion design and micro-interactions
  • Basic understanding of frontend code (HTML, CSS, React) to collaborate effectively with engineers
  • Experience designing for early-stage startups or products finding product-market fit
  • Background in growth design, CRO, or data-informed design decisions

Apply for this role

Send us an email with your CV and a note about why you're interested. Links to your work, GitHub, or side projects are a plus.

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