Product Designer (UX)

Making an impact

Be nice, it’s one of our values which underpins the culture of Cognism, we are a fast-moving company where we drive things forward together. Our mission is simple, it’s to drive the next evolution of sales and marketing technology for B2B companies. We help over 1000 international businesses with our solutions and tools to help drive new revenue, across industries such as marketing, HR and technology through our data intelligence and tools. We are looking for people who are passionate and care about problem solving, shipping great products and want to bring an impactful change to our products.

A little bit about us

Since 2015, Cognism has been a trusted leader in international sales intelligence, setting a new standard for data quality and compliance, trusted by 1000+ revenue teams worldwide. We’ve helped thousands of sales teams to find, engage and close their dream prospects by providing them with a blend of real-time company, people and event data.

One of our main goals, is to hire people who want to grow, develop and build on their already thriving careers and we work hard to help you achieve any goals you have, while having fun along the way.

There hasn’t been a more exciting time to join us, we have just been through our Series C funding to enhance our global presence and we have just been named as one of the Top 15 start-ups in the UK by LinkedIn, for the 3rd year running!

Life as a Product Designer at Cognism

Reporting into our Head of UX Design, you will be:

• Driving design problems within your squad
• Bringing your squad together to form and communicate a vision
• Strategic and purposeful in making design decisions by integrating user, business, and technical considerations into your design process
• Creating clarity through journeys, wireframes, and prototypes
• Validating and iterating designs

• Executing designs in pixel perfect UI in close collaboration with our Engineers
• Creating a great product and UI experience
• Planning and prioritising sprint work with Product Managers and our engineering team
• Sharing, giving feedback and building on work with our wider product and design team underpinned by our design principles
• Working collaboratively and building great products together

• Self-motivated and autonomous.
• Deliver on projects with measurable outcomes/impact
• Sharing and mentoring your time to other Product Designers helping up-skill and building great relationships.

Why should I apply?

We’re a growing company and our UX Design team too. We have the challenge of building and establishing the foundations of design, improving our internal processes and bringing the true value of what design can do in the organisation – it’s not just about pixels! You’ll have the autonomy, trust whilst working in a great international environment solving complex B2B problems helping our clients and to make a meaningful difference to the experience for our customers.

Read more about our team

• Video – Why Cognism | Choose a career with Cognsim
• Video - Why Cognism
• B2B compliance specialist, picks £9M to stretch European boundaries

• Cognism acquires Ricochet, the UK start-up behind a Chrome extension for sales professionals
• Cognism raises $12m to expand across Europe
• Cognism acquires Paris-based sales prospecting provider Kaspr

Requirements

About you ...

As an experienced and collaborative Product Designer, you excel at working with others and inspiring them to achieve their best. Your creativity and problem-solving skills enable you to make a real impact on our customers' experience with our products. We are looking for someone who challenges convention and approaches design with a focus on real-world problems.

You should ideally have around 5+ years of experience designing modern web applications, with a proven track record of delivering design work that drives overall business goals. Your passion for quality, craftsmanship, and the impact of design is reflected in your familiarity with design systems, processes, and brand experiences.

Key requirements for this role include:

• Creativity and problem-solving skills: You should be able to make a real difference with our customers' experience of our products.
• Squad experience: You should be used to working in squads with product managers and engineering teams.
• User focus: You should have experience developing, shipping, and iterating with a user focus.
• Passion for design: You should be passionate about quality, craftsmanship, and the impact of design.
• Familiarity with design systems: You should be familiar with design systems, processes, and brand experiences.

Please note:
This role is a fully remote position and open to applicants outside of the UK, but please note that sponsorship cannot be offered, and benefits will vary depending on the location of the successful candidate.

• Required when applying for this role
  • Your resume in English
  • Your portfolio showcases a track record of designing products, highlighting your own work. In case your portfolio is password protected, please provide the information with us in the application.

Benefits

What do you get for all your hard work?

• A competitive compensation package (base + pension)
• Work at one of the Top 15 start-up’s in the UK rated by LinkedIn for 3rd year running backed by Viking Global Investors (one of the top VC companies)
• You’ll join a company which really has a great working culture
• Flexibility: You’ll get the balance your need to do your best work.

• Benefits

• 24 days’ holiday, PLUS all the usual public and bank holidays
• A day off for your birthday!
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Cushion Pension Scheme (auto-enrol after 3 months)
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
• Access to Spill – our slack integrated therapists
• Commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant