Product Designer
1 day ago
City of London
About KEY ESG: At KEY ESG, we’re transforming ESG reporting with a product that has already achieved product-market fit, a strong customer base, and impressively high NRR. As we prepare to scale both our team and revenue, we’re seeking a Product Designer with proven startup experience who can shape and scale our design function while driving strategic product growth. The Role: If you are excited about ownership, high standards and building neat solutions for complex problems then you are in the right place. As our Product Designer, you will be joining a company at a pivotal stage—where your work will directly influence the evolution of our product design processes and contribute to overall revenue growth. We’re looking for someone who has not only excelled in a scaling startup environment but has been an integral part of that journey. At KEY ESG, you’ll blend UX research, competitive analysis, and strategic design thinking to build a robust, scalable design framework that propels our next phase of success. What You’ll Do: • Lead Strategic UX Research & Testing:, • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify user needs, pain points, and opportunities for innovation., • Design and execute usability tests, interviews, and surveys to generate actionable insights that inform design decisions., • Perform Competitive & Market Analysis:, • Monitor industry trends and competitor strategies to position KEY ESG as a leader in ESG reporting., • Utilize market insights to create differentiated design solutions that enhance user engagement., • Establish Scalable Design Processes:, • Define, implement, and refine design processes and frameworks that support rapid scaling of our product and team., • Develop guidelines and best practices to ensure a consistent and high-quality user experience as we grow., • Collaborate Cross-Functionally:, • Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and key stakeholders to align design with business objectives and user needs., • Contribute to product strategy discussions, ensuring that design choices directly drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction., • Design & Prototyping:, • Develop clear, effective wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that articulate innovative design concepts., • Iterate quickly in response to feedback, balancing creative vision with technical feasibility. Who We’re Looking For: • Experience & Expertise:, • Proven track record as a Product or UX Designer within a startup that successfully scaled—demonstrable experience being part of the scaling process is essential., • Direct B2B SaaS experience, • Strong expertise in UX research, user testing, and competitive analysis., • Hands-on experience in establishing design processes that have supported rapid team growth and increased revenue., • Proficiency with AI tooling, as well as with modern design and prototyping tools, • A portfolio showcasing end-to-end design processes, from research and ideation through to implementation and iteration., • Mindset & Attributes:, • A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment., • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to shifting priorities during rapid growth., • A proactive, strategic thinker who is passionate about creating impactful user experiences and driving business success., • An individual who is excited by the opportunity to build processes from the ground up and shape the future of ESG reporting. Why Join KEY ESG? • High Impact & Ownership:, • Take a central role in scaling a product that’s already making waves in the ESG space., • Build and refine the design processes that will drive our next phase of growth and revenue., • Growth & Learning:, • Thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment that encourages continuous learning and innovative problem-solving., • Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to transforming ESG reporting and creating real-world impact., • Mission-Driven Culture:, • Align your career with a mission to empower businesses through superior ESG reporting solutions., • Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive work environment where your contributions directly shape our success., • Great benefits and compensation, • MacBook Pro (or equivalent for anyone who prefers other equipment), • Strong hybrid culture with UK off-sites twice a year and ongoing 1x a month in-person meetings, • Learning budget to support your continued development, • 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays), • Cycle to work scheme, • AXA private healthcare, • Pension Contribution, • Competitive salary at or above industry average: £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience and expertise