- Company Name
- Waracle
- Job Title
- Senior/Lead Product Designer - Contract
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Senior/Lead Product Designer – Contract
**Role Summary**
Lead end‑to‑end design for complex digital initiatives, owning product strategy from discovery to launch. Act as the principal design advocate for large‑scale client projects, driving visual direction, interaction design, and inclusive, data‑informed iterations. Operate within a hybrid contract setting (2 days per week), collaborating closely with engineering, research, and senior stakeholders across fast‑paced engagements.
**Expectations**
- Demonstrated senior or lead design experience in a digital consultancy or agency context.
- Proven ability to own complex product initiatives, scale design systems, and mentor junior talent.
- Strong client‑facing presence: leading workshops, presenting to senior stakeholders, and negotiating design direction.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Own end‑to‑end product design for large initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals, technical feasibility, and brand vision.
- Establish and evolve comprehensive design systems, visual languages, and component libraries in tools such as Figma.
- Conduct accessibility audits, define inclusive design requirements, and champion best practices.
- Use analytics, research, and A/B testing to drive continuous improvement of user experiences.
- Lead multidisciplinary design teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative culture.
- Present design solutions confidently to senior stakeholders and deliver clear, actionable briefings.
- Coordinate with engineering to translate design artifacts into feasible implementation.
**Required Skills**
- Advanced UX/UI expertise: research, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and design system governance.
- Proficient in Figma (or equivalent) and other prototyping/visual design tools.
- Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design frameworks.
- Strong analytical mindset: ability to interpret data, run A/B tests, and iterate designs accordingly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast‑paced, client‑facing environments.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or a related discipline.
- Industry certifications in UX (e.g., NN/g UX, Human Factors International, or similar) are advantageous but not mandatory.
Edinburgh, United kingdom
Hybrid
Senior
22-01-2026