Staff Product Designer

As a Staff Product Designer at Gousto, your core responsibilities include co-shaping the product vision, driving product discovery through extensive research, leading the creation of design flows, and collaborating closely with engineers to implement solutions effectively. You'll also support junior designers, fostering their growth while focusing on usability and customer experience.

To excel as a Staff Product Designer at Gousto, candidates should have a robust background in product design, including a high bar for usability and interaction design. Experience in growth-led environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex problems are essential to deliver impactful designs that enhance the customer experience.

The Staff Product Designer role at Gousto is crucial for our mission of making cooking an enjoyable endeavor. By solving decision-making challenges and optimizing the Menu experience, you directly enhance customer satisfaction, which contributes to our wider aim of becoming the UK's most loved way to eat dinner.

At Gousto, the working environment is dynamic and collaborative, with a hybrid model that encourages a flexible approach to work. As a Staff Product Designer, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage in a culture that values creativity, inclusiveness, and professional growth, making it an enriching place to further your career.

The interview process for the Staff Product Designer role at Gousto includes an initial call with a Talent Acquisition Partner, followed by interviews with the Hiring Manager. You will then present a case study and participate in a whiteboard exercise with product leaders to demonstrate your design thinking and problem-solving skills.

Absolutely! My design process starts with deep user research to understand their needs and challenges. I then ideate and create prototypes, allowing me to test early concepts before refining them into high-fidelity designs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout this process ensures that the final product is both functional and user-friendly.

In my approach to usability testing, I prioritize gathering feedback directly from users. I conduct both formative and summative testing to analyze interaction patterns and understand pain points. This user-centric approach guides my design decisions and ensures the final product is intuitive and meets user expectations.

I believe in a hands-on approach to mentoring junior designers. I provide guidance by involving them in real projects, offering constructive feedback and fostering an open environment for questions. Encouraging them to lead small design tasks promotes their growth while allowing me to share best practices and insights.

Certainly! I worked on a project where users were overwhelmed by too many recipe choices. I implemented a filtering system based on dietary preferences and cooking times, simplifying their decision-making process. Usability testing showed increased satisfaction, and we saw improved engagement metrics as a result.

Incorporating user feedback is crucial to my design process. I collect insights through surveys, interviews, and usability tests, and use this data to inform design iterations. Emphasizing an iterative approach allows me to adapt quickly and ensure the final product aligns with user needs.

I primarily use Figma for design and prototyping due to its collaboration features, making it easy for cross-functional teams to participate in the design process. Additionally, I utilize tools like Sketch for detailed UI work and InVision for presenting interactive prototypes.

Balancing personal design style with business needs involves understanding the brand identity and user expectations. My approach is to align design solutions with business goals while ensuring that my creative style still shines through. Collaborating with stakeholders enables us to create a cohesive vision.

Currently, I’m fascinated by emerging trends in inclusive design and how they impact user experiences. I also closely follow advancements in AI and personalization in product design, as they play a significant role in creating tailored experiences that resonate with diverse user bases.

When faced with tight deadlines, I prioritize tasks based on impact and feasibility. I break projects into manageable parts and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams to set realistic timelines. Focusing on delivering essential features first ensures we meet deadlines while maintaining design quality.

Fostering a collaborative culture starts with open communication and regular check-ins with the design team. I encourage sharing ideas and feedback, and I create opportunities for team members to present their work. This not only builds trust but also sparks creativity and reinforces a supportive environment.