Product Designer

Are you a passionate professional eager to contribute to technology that empowers those without speech? Smartbox is in search of a dedicated Product Designer.
Smartbox stands at the forefront of assistive communication technology, renowned for its innovative products that cater to diverse needs globally. Our team embodies values of passion, empathy, collaboration, and change, reflected in our products and achievements.
We advocate for inclusivity, believing in giving every individual a voice. Join us in a diverse and collaborative environment, supporting users who rely on our technology for effective communication.
You will collaborate with like-minded professionals focused on innovation and environmental sustainability. We are dedicated to developing eco-friendly solutions that reduce our carbon footprint.
How will you be making a difference?
* Diving deep to comprehend the fundamental needs and challenges of our target users, focusing on the people who use AAC and those who support them.
* Organising regular workshops and sprints to solve problems and build a new future using teamwork.
* Using CAD to develop detailed designs that are viable for manufacture with our engineers and suppliers.
* Developing a design language that is distinctive, yet unobtrusive and mature. Selecting colours, materials and finishes that promote usability and achieve a feeling that is high quality and long-lasting.
* Developing a clear understanding of proposed value and project costs, working with colleagues to achieve good value for our users and partners.
* Telling the user’s story and the design journey to elevate product launches and win the hearts of customers, as well as sales, marketing, service and operational teams.
Essential Qualifications/skills/experience
* Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in a product design capacity.
* Demonstrated track record in the development and successful delivery of products.
* Expertise in leading user research initiatives.
* Confidence in creating and developing concepts through sketching, visual storytelling, prototypes and models, leaning into feedback and challenge.
* Diverse technical skills, including CAD modelling and render generation.
* Proficiency in graphic design including typography, layout, and colour to produce beautiful labels and manuals.
* The ability to collate and analyse complex and conflicting needs, distilling them effectively and communicating vision, trade-offs, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.
* Ability to establish and maintain momentum, avoiding over-analysis.
* Strong collaborative skills, adept at working effectively in a compact, dynamic team environment and engaging with stakeholders across a larger organisation.
* Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.
* Readiness to travel to various Smartbox and client locations, potentially on an international scale.
Why join us?
Join Smartbox for a fulfilling career where we prioritise inclusivity, flexibility, continuous learning, and personal development opportunities. Work with motivated colleagues in a supportive and enjoyable team environment. This is a rewarding role where you'll make a positive impact in the lives of disabled individuals every day.
Rewards and benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a generous holiday package, we offer a range of perks including:
* Smart casual dress code for office comfort.
* Free healthy snacks in our kitchens.
* Hybrid working model: two office days weekly, with the flexibility to work from home.
* Flexible work schedule with prior agreement from your line manager.
* Paid volunteering day each year to support a cause of your choice.
* Long-term service rewards with additional holidays.
* Wellness benefits including online fitness trainers and gym discounts.
* Access to the wellbeing app Yulife for store discounts and services.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and general support.
* Company pension, group life assurance, and income protection.
* Complimentary theatre and cinema tickets and organised social events.
* Eco-friendly options like cycle schemes and electric car leasing.
* Discretionary annual bonus for hard work recognition.
Join Smartbox, where your dedication is rewarded with a host of benefits designed to support your well-being, development, and enjoyment at work.
Our Commitments
At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it:
Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.
Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us.
We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers.
We’d love to hear from you
Join Smartbox, where every individual's background and perspective are valued, and where diversity drives innovation and excellence. We look forward to receiving your application.
Agencies
Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency