We’re looking for an experienced and visionary Design Lead to shape the future of our digital product delivery. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can drive the end-to-end design process, from discovery and strategy to execution and delivery, while mentoring a talented team of product designers. This role requires a strong strategic mind, deep expertise in UX/UI design, and a passion for creating impactful, user-centric experiences.

About Rareloop

Rareloop is a well established, B Corp certified, award winning Digital Product Studio based in Southampton. We help ambitious businesses and charities to design and build best of breed websites, apps and bespoke web software. We use human-centred design, automation and AI to solve real problems for organisations, helping them to cut costs and accelerate growth.

Roles and responsibilities

Digital Product Design. Designing beautiful interfaces (UI) and intuitive experiences (UX)
Leading Discovery workshops. Helping clients understand their underlying problems and creating viable solutions in the form of wireframes, diagrams and interactive prototypes
Collaboration. Liaising with project managers, developers and other team members to deliver complex digital projects.
Managing and mentoring the design team. Directly manage, mentor, and coach a team of Product Designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and high performance.
Process & Methodology. Define, refine, and enforce best practices for the entire design process, including research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and final visual design (UX/UI).
Quality control. Ensuring visual accuracy and that design intents are followed through into development
Marketing and brand assets. Work with the Marketing Manager to provide visual asset support to Rareloop’s own marketing efforts.

Person specification

Creative problem solver with a passion for using technology to solve problems
Strong critical thinking skills
High attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to multitask
Organised and thorough, taking ownership of outcomes
Desire for constant improvement
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Confident presenter
Someone who thrives in an SME with a flat structure and empowered team members
Commuting distance from Southampton for meetings/workshops
Must have the right to work in the UK

Required experience

5 years commercial design experience working in similar roles
Strong portfolio showcasing product design process and outcomes
Agency or consultancy experience
Demonstrated ability to lead Discovery workshops
Demonstrated experience working on non-trivial projects
Expertise in UX principles, interaction design, and accessibility
Aligns withour values

Desirable experience

Line management experience
Deep Figma knowledge
Design system experience
Broader visual design experience

If you’re excited by this role but don’t feel you meet every requirement then we’d still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for a passionate individual who aligns with our values and can grow with the business.

25 days holiday
Sick pay package
Flexible working hours
Flexible working location (Southampton or remote)
A great work/life balance
Contributory Pension (after 3 months)
An opportunity to develop & grow your skills within an expert team
Continuing Personal Development (CPD)
Yearly training budget
Free coffee/tea and soft drinks
Regular free lunches to celebrate team wins
Group Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance*
Dental cover*
Optical cover*
Central Southampton office location with free parking

*after successful completion of probation

How to apply

We would like to understand who you are, why you’re interested in this role and how your experience matches what we’re looking for so don’t be afraid to include some personality in your application.

We reserve the right to reject without response any application that appears to have been generated with AI.

There is no deadline for applicants, we’re keen to hire the right person and willing to take our time to find them.

No recruiters/agencies please! We know where you are if we need you.

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