Own the full design process
Lead the design lifecycle for your product area, from discovery through to delivery & iteration.
Frame problems clearly, aligning on user needs, constraints & what success looks like.
Explore early solution directions through sketches, wireframes & lightweight prototypes.
Validate ideas through research & testing, iterating based on evidence + feedback.
Run post-release reviews, analysing user behaviour, qualitative feedback & key metrics to inform what to do next.
Plan & deliver iterative improvements based on insight, experimentation & changing user needs.
Work pragmatically, knowing when to move quickly on simple problems and when to go deeper on more complex ones.
Design, prototype, and document high-quality solutions across mobile and web, maintaining consistency and craft.
Partner closely with Engineers throughout delivery to ensure smooth handover and high-quality implementation.
Contribute to and evolve the design system as the product grows.
Use research, experimentation, and analytics to inform decisions, validate outcomes, and iterate.
Champion accessibility and inclusive design across everything you build.
Actively contribute to the Design community through critiques, feedback sessions, and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate openly with other Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to raise the quality of work and decision-making.
Promote design best practices and continuous learning across teams.
Use AI tools to accelerate discovery, synthesis, prototyping, and content creation where they meaningfully improve quality and speed.

Requirements

Proven experience owning end-to-end Product Design within a product-led environment
Experience designing for mobile platforms (iOS & Android), with a strong understanding of Apple Human Interface Guidelines and Material Design
High proficiency in Figma, including design systems, prototyping and developer handoff
A solid grasp of UX research methodologies, with the ability to synthesise qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insight
A collaborative mindset, working closely with Product Managers, Engineers and Data partners
A strong sense of craft, balanced with commercial awareness and outcome-driven thinking
A mindset of continuous learning, staying curious about evolving tools, methods and technologies

Benefits

Very flexible WFH set up, we only ask folks to come in a couple of times a month for team strategy days and socials - but of course, you're more than welcome to come in as much as you like!
A four day work week (Fridays off!)
Transparent salary model and bands for all roles (without sharing anyone's individual salary of course!)
20.5 days of holiday a year + public holidays - rising with each year at Cuvva 🌞 (holidays have been prorated based on our 4DWW)
Quarterly team socials and company events
Private medical insurance with Bupa
Professional development budget
Health, WFH and wellbeing budget 🧘‍♂️
Increases to all allowances year on year
Enhanced parental leave and pay
Cycle to work scheme
Mental Health and Coaching Support - We offer free and confidential access to comprehensive mental healthcare and coaching through Oliva. Giving you the space to talk to a coach or therapist about anything you like.
Hundreds of perks and discounts with Perkbox
£100 a month towards your Cuvva car insurance
Referral bonus when you bring your friends to join the Cuvva team 💸

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Product DesignUX research methodologiesPrototypingDesign systemsMobile designWireframingSketchingUser testingAccessibility designIterative design

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem framingCommercial awarenessOutcome-driven thinkingContinuous learningCuriosityFeedback sharingCommunity contributionPragmatic decision-makingCraftsmanship