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Accenture

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have extensive experience in product design, strong UX/UI leadership skills, proficiency in design tools, a passion for mentorship, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
  • You will lead design projects, foster team collaboration, solve user-focused design challenges, manage client relationships, mentor designers, and contribute to new business efforts and industry events.

Requirements

  • Lead, lean in, be creative, and have a passion for design.
  • Manage design relationships with team members, partners and clients.
  • Believe strategic thinking should be supported by tangible solutions that help clients to connect to their users through memorable experiences.
  • Be a self-motivated leader, passionate about helping others in developing their skillsets and delivering exceptional work.
  • Be a leader in UX/UI Design at both a project and studio level. Extend the craft and share practice across the studio and beyond.
  • Deliver the design of new experiences and improve existing products through creative thinking, a deep understanding of the user and an exceptional eye for detail.
  • Collaborate with other designers, developers and researchers on mixed methods work to bring integrated value to our clients.
  • Explain, discuss and justify design decisions effectively; give design feedback.
  • Lead solving design problems end-to-end, from identifying user needs, generating concepts to defining and creating a product and crafting how people will interact with it.
  • Take ownership of the end-to-end design of the experience, working in collaboration with design leadership and junior team members.
  • Lead product design activities at the project level.
  • Create beautiful, impactful and empathetic executions.
  • Communicate design concept for digital products through various artefacts such sketches, wireframes, user flows, screen designs and interactive prototypes.
  • Comfortable with hybrid working. Every project is different, but we love our team to be in the studio and in our client’s office to work collaboratively.
  • We work with a wide variety of clients, across different industries and sectors, however we’re currently looking for designers to work specifically on several health and government projects.
  • A number of our clients require background checks. You will need to complete a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) to confirm your identity, criminal record, right to work and residency.
  • Frame design solutions and explain rationale through compelling storytelling.
  • Establish and manage client relationships.
  • Create quality client deliverables.
  • Support new business development efforts by providing expert information in pitch efforts and client meetings.
  • Nurture a new generation of talented design practitioners.
  • Help to evolve the craft practice, bringing state-of-the-art methods and approaches from external and internal expertise.
  • Manage and maintain team morale.
  • Assess performance and provide career guidance for those in the design community.
  • Support in recruitment, conducting interviews and providing feedback.
  • Attend and help plan studio and community events, workshops, and conferences as an Accenture Song ambassador.
  • Publish design points-of-view on behalf of Accenture Song.
  • Extensive experience in Product Design and Product Creation.
  • Hybrid design experience, demonstrating that you can merge visual and interaction design skills to create unique design solutions.
  • Advanced experience in translating business and customer requirements into a compelling holistic experience across different touchpoints.
  • Design system creation and management.
  • Expert understanding of accessibility guidelines and experience in designing to industry recognised standards.
  • Advanced proficiency in design tools including Figma and Adobe CC.
  • Have a great appreciation for brand, typography, colour and layout.
  • High dexterity in speed and quality with the tools of your trade.
  • Extensive experience in running online and offline workshops and interviews with clients and partners to validate design decisions.
  • Knowledge of and curiosity about technology, translating its impact on design solutions.
  • Knowledge of and experience with driving and applying user-centered design processes.
  • Accustomed to working collaboratively with customers and cross-functional team members.
  • Proven history of delivering Product Design outcomes on time.
  • Familiarity with delivery management tools such as Trello, JIRA or Asana and delivery methodologies such as Agile, DevOPs etc.
  • Proven collaborative, management and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, lean in, be creative, and have a passion for design.
  • Manage design relationships with team members, partners and clients.
  • Believe strategic thinking should be supported by tangible solutions that help clients to connect to their users through memorable experiences.
  • Be a self-motivated leader, passionate about helping others in developing their skillsets and delivering exceptional work.
  • Be a leader in UX/UI Design at both a project and studio level. Extend the craft and share practice across the studio and beyond.
  • Deliver the design of new experiences and improve existing products through creative thinking, a deep understanding of the user and an exceptional eye for detail.
  • Collaborate with other designers, developers and researchers on mixed methods work to bring integrated value to our clients.
  • Explain, discuss and justify design decisions effectively; give design feedback.
  • Lead solving design problems end-to-end, from identifying user needs, generating concepts to defining and creating a product and crafting how people will interact with it.
  • Take ownership of the end-to-end design of the experience, working in collaboration with design leadership and junior team members.
  • Lead product design activities at the project level.
  • Create beautiful, impactful and empathetic executions.
  • Communicate design concept for digital products through various artefacts such sketches, wireframes, user flows, screen designs and interactive prototypes.
  • Comfortable with hybrid working. Every project is different, but we love our team to be in the studio and in our client’s office to work collaboratively.
  • We work with a wide variety of clients, across different industries and sectors, however we’re currently looking for designers to work specifically on several health and government projects.
  • A number of our clients require background checks. You will need to complete a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) to confirm your identity, criminal record, right to work and residency.
  • Frame design solutions and explain rationale through compelling storytelling.
  • Establish and manage client relationships.
  • Create quality client deliverables.
  • Support new business development efforts by providing expert information in pitch efforts and client meetings.
  • Nurture a new generation of talented design practitioners.
  • Help to evolve the craft practice, bringing state-of-the-art methods and approaches from external and internal expertise.
  • Manage and maintain team morale.
  • Assess performance and provide career guidance for those in the design community.
  • Support in recruitment, conducting interviews and providing feedback.
  • Attend and help plan studio and community events, workshops, and conferences as an Accenture Song ambassador.
  • Publish design points-of-view on behalf of Accenture Song.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Product Design Lead role?

The primary purpose is to craft industry-leading digital experiences that captivate and empower users, driving tangible business success and lasting impact.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required, including 4+ years of digital product design leadership.

What types of projects will the Product Design Lead be involved in?

The Product Design Lead will work on a variety of projects, specifically focusing on health and government clients.

Are there any special requirements for client interactions?

Yes, a number of clients require background checks, and the candidate will need to complete a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS).

What kind of design experience is expected from candidates?

Candidates are expected to have extensive experience in Product Design and Product Creation, with a hybrid design experience that merges visual and interaction design skills.

What tools should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should have advanced proficiency in design tools including Figma and Adobe CC.

How important is collaboration in this role?

Collaboration is crucial; the Product Design Lead will work closely with other designers, developers, and researchers to provide integrated value to clients.

Does the role involve mentorship or community-building activities?

Yes, the role requires nurturing a new generation of talented design practitioners and supporting career guidance within the design community.

What design methodologies should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have knowledge and experience with user-centered design processes and be accustomed to working collaboratively with customers and cross-functional team members.

How does the company support personal growth and development?

The company values self-motivated leaders who are passionate about helping others develop their skillsets and delivering exceptional work.

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Accenture

Technology
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10,001+
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations Services, and Accenture Song—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities.

Culture & Values

  • Client Value Creation

    Enabling clients to become high-performance businesses and creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value.

  • One Global Network

    Leveraging the power of global insight, relationships, collaboration and learning to deliver exceptional service to clients wherever they do business

  • Respect for the Individual

    Valuing diversity and unique contributions, fostering a trusting, open and inclusive environment and treating each person in a manner that reflects Accenture’s values.

  • Best People

    Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.

  • Integrity

    Being ethically unyielding and honest and inspiring trust by saying what we mean, matching our behaviors to our words and taking responsibility for our actions.

  • Stewardship

    Fulfilling our obligation of building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations, protecting the Accenture brand, meeting our commitments to stakeholders, acting with an owner mentality, developing our people and helping improve communities and the global environment.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage

    Employees have a choice of national plans (PPO, EPO, HDHP) covering a wide range of medical services and prescription drugs.

  • Parental leave

    16 weeks paid maternity leave for birth parents. 8 weeks paid time off for other parents

  • Flexible work arrangements

    Flexible work arrangements help employees achieve work/life balance while also meeting Accenture’s business needs.

  • Paid time off

    PTO encompasses traditional vacation time along with paid sick leave; days vary based on level and tenure from 17 to 27 per year.

  • Holidays

    We provide 8 paid standard holidays and 2 culture days (for any days you choose), in addition to the PTO program.

  • Life Insurance

    Accenture provides you with a basic level of coverage and you can purchase more coverage for yourself and your family.