Lead Product Designer

Hi, we are Storyteq! 👋🏼

Storyteq is a Creative Automation platform that empowers digital creative leads, and marketing managers, in top global brands and agencies to scale creative production by using the power of unique templating to build, customise, and distribute digital creative assets in bulk.

We believe creativity takes time, but creative production shouldn’t. Since 2016 our mission has been to revolutionise the way creative assets are created. Magic happens when we let technology empower creativity in this way.

Our endless curiosity and relentless commitment to our customers lies at the heart of our approach to solving problems. This common mission is woven into our values: Our endless curiosity and relentless commitment to our customers lies at the heart of our problem-solving approach. This shared mission is woven into our values: we dream big, think differently, and are stronger together.

About the job: 

As a Lead Product Designer Creative Automation, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Creative Automation design team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions that meet the needs and objectives of our organisation. You operate in the Product Owner -Engineer - Product Designer triangle and will collaborate closely with cross-functional and cross unit teams to drive innovation, maintain brand consistency, and elevate the overall user experience. This role requires exceptional design skills, solid leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of product design principles and trends. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to the design team, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment. Lead by example, inspiring team members to deliver their best work and encouraging professional growth and development. 
• Design Strategy: Develop and execute design strategies that are tightly aligned with product development goals and user needs, translate them into effective design solutions, adhering to the highest design standards, while aligning on feasibility with development. Ensure designs are consistent with brand guidelines and reflect the organization’s aesthetic and values. 
• User-Centric Design: Drive user-centered design practices throughout the product development lifecycle. Own the end-to-end user journey. Conduct user research, analyze feedback, and iterate on designs to optimize user experiences and meet usability standards. Organize and perform usability testing with in-house experts and client users. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate design seamlessly into the product development process. Foster strong communication and alignment across teams to ensure consistency and cohesion in design implementation.

Requirements

• Ideally bachelor's degree in graphic design (or the experience to back it up), Visual Communication, and/or related field.
• Proven experience (4 years) leading design teams effectively in a product-focused environment. 
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in product design, user interface design, and user experience principles. 
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma. 
• In-depth knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques. 
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles and methodologies. 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Deep understanding of agile development methodologies and iterative design processes. 

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together. 

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity!

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

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