Product Designer
29 days ago
Edinburgh
Product Designer** (Contract)\n\nDuration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)\n\nLocation: Edinburgh/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)\n\nRate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates\n\nRole Overview\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Product Designer to enhance our newly acquired mobile application. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative individual who excels at translating complex concepts into visually appealing and user-friendly designs. Your expertise in both iOS and Android platforms will be crucial as you work collaboratively with our development teams to ensure our app not only meets but exceeds user expectations.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDesign intuitive and engaging user interfaces for our mobile application, aligning with our brand identity.\nCollaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and understand user needs.\nCreate wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design ideas.\nConduct user research and usability testing to validate design concepts and gather feedback for continuous improvement.\nMaintain design consistency across platforms, ensuring our branding is visually represented throughout the application.\nStay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually enhance the user experience. \n\nKey Requirements:\n\nProven experience as a Product Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work in mobile applications (iOS & Android).\nExpertise in visual design and UI principles, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.\nProficient in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.\nStrong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.\nAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and concepts to non-designers.\nFamiliarity with agile methodologies is a plus. \n\nCandidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. \n\nIf you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. \n\nWe will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. \n\nPontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.\n\nAs part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.\n\nWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention