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Motorway

Sep 10

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Design
    Product
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need to inspire and lead a design team, translate strategies into actionable plans, communicate effectively, champion user-centric design, solve creatively, mentor others, and work swiftly.
  • You will nurture a design team, define strategies with leadership, implement performance frameworks, oversee projects, advocate for design, inspire innovation, and ensure commercial impact.

Requirements

  • Inspirational Leadership: A natural ability to motivate and empower a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Strategic Visionary: A forward-thinking leader with a knack for translating business objectives into actionable design strategies that drive results.
  • Persuasive Communicator: A skilled communicator who can articulate complex design concepts with clarity and passion, building consensus and excitement across teams.
  • User-Centric Design & Research Advocate: A deep-rooted belief in the power of user-centred design, with a proven ability to champion user needs and user understanding at every stage of the product development process.
  • Creative Problem-Solver: A creative mind with a strong foundation in design principles and processes, adept at finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.
  • Empathetic Mentor: A supportive leader who fosters a positive and inclusive team environment, providing guidance and mentorship to help designers grow and thrive.
  • Ability to Move Fast: An experienced leader who can hold the bar high while moving quickly.

Responsibilities

  • Empower and Elevate: Nurture the growth and development of our 12-person Design team, fostering an environment where every designer feels supported, challenged, and inspired to do their best work.
  • Set the Course: Collaborate with the Chief Product Officer and other leaders to define and execute a compelling design and product strategy that propels Motorway forward.
  • Cultivate Excellence: Implement a performance and growth framework within the design team, providing clear expectations, regular feedback, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Ensure Operational Success: Oversee team performance, resource allocation, and project prioritisation, fostering a culture of efficiency and productivity.
  • Be the Voice of Design: Advocate for the value of product design and research across the organisation, securing stakeholder buy-in and driving cross-functional collaboration.
  • Bring Design Principles to Life: Establish meaningful design principles that guide our work and ensure they are consistently applied, evolving them as needed to maintain our competitive edge.
  • Inspire Innovation: Encourage experimentation and risk-taking within the team, pushing the boundaries of design and driving innovation in our products and services.
  • Inject Commercial Drive: Show tangible impact of the team’s work and demonstrate commercial understanding and prioritisation.

FAQs

What is the role of the Head of Design at Motorway?

The Head of Design at Motorway is responsible for leading the design team, driving design excellence, and integrating user-centric design principles into the product development process to enhance the customer experience.

How many designers will I be leading in this role?

You will be leading a talented team of 12 designers.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should possess inspirational leadership skills, a strategic vision, persuasive communication abilities, a commitment to user-centric design, creative problem-solving capabilities, mentorship qualities, and the ability to work quickly while maintaining high standards.

What benefits does Motorway offer?

Motorway offers a competitive salary, stock options, an annual learning budget, BUPA health insurance, discounted dental and gym memberships, volunteering opportunities, hybrid working arrangements, a pension scheme, a car leasing scheme, enhanced parental leave, and various workplace perks.

Is there an emphasis on professional development within the company?

Yes, Motorway provides an annual learning budget allowing employees to choose their learning experiences to support their professional growth.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Motorway is committed to equality of opportunity and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

How does Motorway ensure a user-centric approach in design?

The Head of Design will advocate for user-centric design principles and ensure that user needs are championed at every stage of the product development process.

How important is collaboration in this role?

Collaboration is crucial as the Head of Design will work closely with the Chief Product Officer and various cross-functional teams to align design strategies with business objectives.

What is the work environment like at Motorway?

The work environment is hybrid, with approximately two days in the office each week, fostering a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility.

What types of projects will the design team work on?

The design team will work on projects aimed at elevating the user experience of Motorway's online platform, driving innovation, and ensuring design principles are consistently applied.

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Motorway

The UK’s fastest-growing used car marketplace.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Motorway started in 2017 with a vision to build a better car market for everyone, harnessing the power of technology to deliver an amazing experience. We're on a journey to make selling used cars better for everyone. With our network of more than 4,000 professional car dealers directly bidding on these vehicles, we enable customers to sell their car for up to £1,000 more in as little as 24 hours - while supporting our car dealer partners to acquire the best used car stock, 100% online. This is the way to sell your car. This is the Motorway. In our first 4 years we’ve helped over 2.5 million customers value and sell their car, and have grown at over 300% year on year. And the journey’s only just begun.

Culture & Values

  • Create new roads

    Changing things for the better through innovation.

  • Take the wheel

    Being accountable and facing hard challenges head-on.

  • Be humble

    Leaving egos at the door — we succeed as one.

  • Pedal to the metal

    We move fast and act decisively.

  • 5-star comes as standard

    Experiences that delight, excellence as standard.

Benefits

  • Stock options

    Many of our roles include significant stock options, so you can share in Motorway’s growth and future success.

  • Car leasing scheme

    Lease a brand new electric car through your gross salary saving up to 40% on the retail cost.

  • Work from home

    Many of our roles are hybrid, with the option to apply to work fully from home for one month each year.

  • Enhanced parental leave

    Juggling parenting and work is challenging. We want to support you as best we can at this important time for you and your family.

  • Mental health

    We have a number of employees trained in mental health first aid for when you need support. We also offer discounted Calm or Headspace subscriptions.