Lead Product Designer, Blue Light Card
+ Bonus scheme
1-2 days a week in office
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
Posted today
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
201-500 employees
Posted today
+ Bonus scheme
1-2 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the destination of choice for the Blue Light community, by providing access to unrivalled savings and unique member experiences via our mobile app and website.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a blend of systems thinking, product strategy, visual design, and leadership capability
- Extensive experience in product design, including several years in senior or lead-level roles
- A portfolio that demonstrates both high-quality craft and clear product thinking
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring other designers
- Ability to connect design work to business and user outcomes
- Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Strong knowledge of Figma and modern design tools
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in fast-paced environments
Desirable
- Experience working with or contributing to a design system
- Exposure to both web and native mobile app design (iOS + Android)
- Experience working in membership, e-commerce, or fintech environments
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Lead Product Designer to join our growing Product & Design organisation
- This is a key leadership role within the team: not only will you take on complex, high-impact design challenges across our digital products, but you'll also be responsible for line-managing and developing our team of three talented product designers
- You'll work closely with the Head of Design (who you'll report to), product managers, researchers, engineers and stakeholders from across the business to shape experiences that are useful, usable and loved by our members
- You'll also play a critical role in building and evolving our design culture, ways of working, and overall quality bar
- You’ll contribute design work as part of a Product Squad
- Line-manage and coach our existing team of product designers, supporting their growth and development
- Lead the end-to-end design process across critical product areas
- Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, research, data, content and marketing to solve complex user and business problems
- Provide direction, critique and support to product designers across projects
- Be an advocate for user needs, inclusive design, accessibility and design best practice
- Guide product and design decisions through hands-on work, workshop facilitation, and storytelling
- Contribute to strategic planning alongside the Head of Design and Design Leadership team
- Find appropriate uses for using AI in our Product Design and Discovery workflows
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Many essential workers, like those in the NHS and emergency services, often face financial strain due to the demanding nature of their jobs. Their tireless efforts leave little time for personal pursuits, and their salaries might not always reflect the sacrifices they make.
To tackle this problem, Blue Light Card has established partnerships with nearly 15,000 retailers, offering a wide array of savings and benefits that are not typically accessible to the general public. Through its discount card, members gain access to discounts both online and in various high street establishments, including retailers, restaurants, and cinemas across the UK.
With millions of registered members and a growing network of partner retailers, Blue Light Card is well-positioned to enhance its offerings and continue advocating for the recognition and appreciation of the dedicated individuals who serve society's most critical needs.
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Meet the team
8 people
Abi Munroe, Commercial Content Executive
Insights
Company
Company benefits
- Blue Light Card HQ: A great open-plan office space which includes free onsite parking, EV charging points, gym, kitchen areas, table tennis, pool table, TV and video games and free onsite refreshments & snacks
- Hybrid working: We promote hybrid working for all colleagues dependent on your role requirements. Flexible start and finish times are considered on an individual basis
- Annual leave: We offer an annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus the UK bank holidays. On top of this, everyone is entitled to an additional day off for their birthday, and a buy/sell holiday scheme
- Get involved: Colleagues can join our Culture Club which meets regularly to discuss and arrange events. There's also regular surveys so you can provide anonymous feedback on your experience. And yes, we do listen!
- Company bonus scheme: Every colleague is eligible to participate in our annual company bonus scheme. The scheme is based on overall company performance
- Group pension plan: We operate an auto-enrolment pension scheme which is facilitated by Aviva
- Your own Blue Light Card: You'll have exclusive access to your very own Blue Light Card, accessing thousands of discounts on the brands you love, both online and on the high street
- Life assurance: A benefit that we don't ever want to have to rely on, but having it gives peace of mind should the worst happen. All our colleagues are eligible for 4 x salary life assurance cover
- Sick pay: Company sick pay is payable from the first day of your sickness absence and is equal to your full basic salary if you have up to 4 weeks off sick
- Enhanced parental leave & time off for dependents: All colleagues are entitled to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave. We also offer up to 5 days paid leave for those last minute dependent related emergencies
- Gym: The physical and mental health of our colleagues is vital, so we have a state-of-the-art gym, with shower and changing facilities (of course) and we run free HIIT and stretch classes each week
- Mental wellbeing: We deliver mental health awareness sessions and training for mental health first aiders. We run activities for Mental Health Awareness Week, such as on-site massage therapy and give hints and tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing
- Company funded private medical insurance: Following the successful completion of your probationary period, you'll be eligible to join the company's private medical insurance scheme facilitated by BUPA
- Colleague assistance programme: Whatever's on your mind, whenever you need help, you can turn to the Legal & General colleague assistance programme which will be ready to provide confidential support 24/7
- Health cash plan: Get money back on the cost of everyday medical expenses. You'll receive an annual limit to claim back on expenditure such as the opticians, dental treatments, physiotherapy, prescription charges and much more
Company HQ
Cossington, UK
Leadership
Alidad Moghaddam
(CEO)Alidad Moghaddam is a London-based tech CEO, VC & PE Operating Advisor, Board Member, and Investor. Their career spans start-ups, scale-ups, growth companies and large global enterprises.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Blue Light Card
- Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We’re proud to have an inclusive environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level or race.
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