Senior Product Designer

London, United Kingdom
2 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Posted
27 Feb 2026 (2 months ago)

Why Faculty?


We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here.

We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence.

Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology.

AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen.

About the team

Our Energy, Transition and Environment business unit is pioneering meaningful change in the clean energy revolution. Our vision is to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions and drive efficiencies for a new era of utility companies.

We believe that the responsible, and intelligent, deployment of AI is critical to the success of this mission. We partner with a wide range of clients - from major energy operators, to GreenTech startups, and national infrastructure providers - to build solutions which return measurable impact and move us towards a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable world.


About the role

As a Senior Product Designer, you will lead the design of groundbreaking, user-centred solutions for our platform. You will integrate research findings with key business goals , driving meaningful design improvements and strategic decisions.

This role involves end-to-end design delivery , evolving our design systems , and championing accessibility. You will also mentor team members , foster cross-functional collaboration , and help identify future design-led opportunities, shaping the trajectory of our products.


What you’ll be doing:


  • Leading the creation of complex, high-impact user interfaces that meet rigorous accessibility and inclusion standards.

  • Planning, conducting, and overseeing autonomous user research activities to synthesize insights that drive strategic design decisions.

  • Owning the development and delivery of wireframes, prototypes, and detailed designs for challenging problems.

  • Taking responsibility for evolving the design system to meet project and organisational needs , and providing strategic guidance on implementation to engineers and peers.

  • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and effectively communicating design rationale to stakeholders, including senior leadership and clients.

  • Leading iterative design processes, encouraging experimentation and validation efforts to continuously improve product usability and user satisfaction.

What we’re looking for:

  • You possess advanced expertise in design tools and methods, with a proven ability to create high-quality user experiences and mentor others in their use.

  • You are skilled at conducting and synthesising user research autonomously, drawing out key insights to shape design strategy.

  • You have expertise in applying accessibility and inclusive design principles in complex projects, ensuring products are accessible to a diverse range of users.

  • You excel at collaboration and communication, facilitating cross-functional teamwork and clearly articulating design rationale to stakeholders.

  • You have experience leading iterative design processes, encouraging experimentation and iteration to improve product usability.

  • You are comfortable contributing to the development and evolution of design systems, ensuring consistency across platforms and products.

Our Interview Process

  1. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes)

  2. Portfolio Review (60 minutes)

  3. Case Study Interview (60 minutes)

  4. Meet the team (30 minutes)

Our Recruitment Ethos

We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations.

Some of our standout benefits:

  • Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

  • Private healthcare and dental

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working

  • Sanctus Coaching

  • Hybrid Working

If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.

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