Lead Product Designer

As the Lead Product Designer at ANNA Money, your primary responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to create exceptional user experiences, conducting user research and usability testing, and translating insights into robust designs. You'll be tasked with designing everything from wireframes to prototypes, while also mentoring junior designers and ensuring consistency across all products.

To be considered for the Lead Product Designer role at ANNA Money, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in digital product design within a product environment. Proficiency in tools like Figma, a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, and experience with design systems and responsive design are essential.

While not mandatory, preferred skills for the Lead Product Designer position at ANNA Money include experience in fintech or SaaS product design, team leadership experience, and a basic understanding of frontend development. Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices would also be beneficial.

ANNA Money is committed to the continuous growth of its employees, offering a continuous learning allowance of up to £1,000 annually for the Lead Product Designer role. This includes support for professional development, mentorship opportunities, and a culture that fosters creativity and innovation.

The work culture at ANNA Money is one of collaboration, positivity, and empathy. As a Lead Product Designer, you will be part of a hybrid work environment that values team relationships and encourages experimentation and innovation in design.

When discussing your design process, explain your approach from initial research to prototyping and user testing. Highlight how you incorporate user feedback at each stage and collaborate with team members to refine ideas effectively.

In your response, discuss how you evaluate project timelines, stakeholder inputs, and project requirements. Mention tools or methodologies you use for prioritization, such as agile frameworks or design sprints.

Talk about your proficiency with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, emphasizing how these tools enhance your design capabilities, support team collaboration, and streamline the workflow from design to development.

Explain how you conduct user research, whether through interviews, surveys, or usability tests, and how you synthesize that information to inform your design decisions. Show that you value the user's voice in the design process.

Share a specific challenge that required creative problem-solving. Detail how you approached the problem, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome, showcasing your critical thinking and design expertise.

Discuss your philosophy on mentorship, focusing on how you guide junior designers through constructive feedback, hands-on collaboration, and fostering a supportive environment that encourages learning and growth.

Talk about the importance of design systems and guidelines in maintaining consistency. Share strategies you use to ensure all team members understand and adhere to these standards throughout the design process.

Mention resources you use to keep informed, such as design blogs, webinars, and industry conferences. Highlight how staying current influences your work and the designs you create.

Articulate that understanding the user's needs, behaviors, and pain points is crucial in user-centered design. Emphasize how prioritizing user feedback leads to successful and effective design solutions.

Share a relevant experience where you presented user research data to stakeholders, illustrating how it influenced a design decision. Detail the outcome and what it taught you about effective communication and advocacy in design.