Product Designer

The role

We're seeking a talented Product Designer to join our growing design team and help shape the future of personalised learning experiences. You'll focus on growing your craft while starting to own feature areas within our platform, working closely with product managers, engineers, and fellow designers to create intuitive, engaging experiences that adapt to each learner's unique needs and make learning feel effortless and enjoyable.

This role is perfect for a designer ready to take the next step in their career - moving from executing designs to influencing product direction and taking ownership of user experiences across key platform features.

What you'll do

Design & craft

• Own feature areas: Take responsibility for the end-to-end design of specific product features, from initial concept through to implementation
• Create user-centered designs: Design intuitive interfaces for our LXP, focusing on learner engagement, administrator efficiency, and mobile-first experiences
• Build within our design system: Contribute to and extend our design system, ensuring consistency across our platform while knowing when to push boundaries
• Prototype and iterate: Create high-fidelity prototypes that bring ideas to life and help teams make informed product decisions
• Design for AI: Work on our AI assistant "Kiki" and AI-powered personalisation features that make learning more relevant and engaging

Collaboration & impact

• Partner with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and customer success teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Influence product strategy: Contribute to feature planning and roadmap discussions with your design expertise and user insights
• Support user research: Collaborate with our customer success teams to understand learner behaviours, pain points, and opportunities
• Champion user experience: Advocate for user-centric design decisions across the organisation

What we're looking for

Essential Experience

• 3-5 years of product design experience, ideally in B2B SaaS, EdTech, or complex enterprise software focused on personalised user experiences
• Portfolio demonstration: Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design process, interaction design, and visual design skills
• Design systems experience: Experience working with and contributing to design systems and component libraries
• Cross-functional collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders
• User research integration: Experience conducting user research and incorporating insights into design decisions

Technical skills

• Design tools: Expert proficiency in Figma (primary), with experience in animation tools (nice to have)
• Interaction design: Strong understanding of micro-interactions, animations, and responsive design principles
• Accessibility: Knowledge of WCAG guidelines and inclusive design practices
• Front-end understanding: Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and development constraints/opportunities
• AI-assisted design: Experience using AI prompts and tools to enhance exploration, design validation, design system workflows, component creation, and documentation processes

Soft skills

• User empathy: Deep understanding of user perspectives and ability to advocate for user needs
• Communication: Clear articulation of design decisions and rationale to diverse stakeholders
• Collaboration: Thrives in cross-functional team environments and values diverse perspectives
• Curiosity: Drives exploration and continuous improvement in design solutions
• Pragmatism: Balances ideal user experiences with business constraints and technical feasibility
• Active listening: Incorporates feedback effectively while maintaining design vision
• Decisiveness: Makes timely design decisions that move projects forward

Bonus points

• Experience in personalised learning experiences, EdTech, or adaptive software platforms
• Understanding of learning management systems or personalised e-learning platforms
• Experience with AI/ML product features, recommendation systems, or personalisation algorithms
• Mobile app design experience with focus on individual user preferences
• Knowledge of learning science, instructional design principles, or behavioural psychology
• Experience with data visualisation and analytics interfaces that inform personalisation

What we offer

A truly rewarding work environment

• People-first culture: We genuinely care about every team member's wellbeing, growth, and happiness
• Individual recognition: Your unique contributions and perspective are valued and celebrated
• Supportive leadership: Work directly with our Head of Design who is invested in your personal and professional development
• Psychological safety: An environment where you can take creative risks, share ideas freely, and learn from failures
• Meaningful impact: See your designs directly improve learning experiences for thousands of users across global organisations

Career development

• Clear progression path: Defined route to Senior Product Designer (L10) with mentoring and growth opportunities
• Learning culture: Access to our own platform plus opportunities for conferences, courses, and books
• Design community: Regular design reviews, critique sessions, and knowledge sharing within our design team
• Industry exposure: Opportunity to attend and speak at design and EdTech conferences

Work environment & culture

• Flexible working: Fully remote position available in UK or Dubai, with optional access to our beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside office or seaside Brighton office for UK based team members or our newly opened office space in the heart of Dubai
• Collaborative culture: Open, supportive environment where "doing things differently" is in our DNA and every voice matters
• Time zone flexibility: Structured to accommodate both UK and Dubai time zones with core collaboration hours

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits: Access to Healthsheild, enhanced pension contributions, and wellness programs
• Regular team retreats: Regular team gatherings in inspiring locations (optional but encouraged!)
• Flexible working: True flexibility - work when and where you're most productive, with core collaboration hours
• 4 day working week: Enjoy a compressed 4 day schedule from July to September, giving you extended weekends during the summer months
• No overtime culture: We believe great design comes from well-rested, inspired minds, not burnout
• Mental health support: Dedicated wellness days, mental health resources, and a culture that prioritises your wellbeing
• Unlimited holiday policy: Take the time you need to recharge
• Async-first approach: Minimal meetings, respect for deep work time, and clear communication practices

Next Steps

Ready to help us revolutionise workplace learning? We'd love to see:

• Initial chat: An informal chat with our head of design to get to know you and give you a clear view of life at Thrive
• Portfolio: Showcase 1-2 detailed case studies demonstrating your design process and impact
• Whiteboard challenge: Complete a short design exercise related to learning platform features
• Culture fit: Discussion about how you approach collaboration and design challenges