Product Designer

• Title: Product Designer

  Ref:22/1/PD

   

  About Us

   

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

   

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

   

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

   

   

  Location

  Belfast or Derry/Londonderry

  Your role in the team

  CompoZed Labs at Allstate are leaders in Agile XP software design and development practices. Our approach to product delivery is fast yet sustainable, and our commitment to working in  a balanced team creates an inspiring and innovative environment.

   

   

   

  We are looking for a talented Product Designer to join our growing UX Team at CompoZed Labs. You will be responsible for applying user-centered design methods to frame and deliver the experience of the products we build to be useful, usable and enjoyable. Working in an Agile XP environment, you will collaborate with fellow designers, product managers, developers, users and stakeholders to define, design and ship products.

   

  •Work in pairs effectively with other product designers and/or other project team members that have complementary skills.

  •Immerse in the details of a project, working on one engagement at a time.

  •Managing the end to end user experience process on  engagements.

  •Conduct appropriate user research and analysis methods to answer the research questions at hand.

  •Create high quality UX deliverables which deliver on product outcomes.

  •Create rapid iterations of design prototypes that can be frequently tested and validated with users.

  •Produce materials for clients and developers, including user flows, wireframes, live style guides, and assets.

  •Contribution and promotion to on-going enhancement of the Allstate UX methodologies.

   

   

  The ideal person will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

   

  • Ability to work well in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.
  • Ability to design and envision experiences iteratively in a lean environment.
  • Maintain a user-centred approach in design perspective and practice.
  • Guide product decisions through user research, customer development, and iterative feedback loops.
  • Ability to manage senior project stakeholders (internal & client) to help shape, define and manage ongoing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with UX trends, methodologies and expert skill with UX tools.
  • Experience in developing rapid prototypes.
  • Have an entrepreneurial spirit and isn’t afraid to stand up for what they believe is the right product.
  • Open to feedback and engages in active listening.
  • Have an interest innovation and an eagerness to continually learn new technologies within the digital space.

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK
  • Proficiency in more than one UX discipline: User Research, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Visual Design.
  • Have at least 4 years experience designing full-service consumer and business applications.
  • Solid understanding of the user-centred design process.
  • Have experience working independently with clients or stakeholders and demonstrable experience of building successful business relationships.
  • Strong communication skills. Have the ability to present and explain design decisions to team, users and stakeholders.

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

  • Experience using Lean UX methodology is strongly desired.
  • Knowledge of HTML, React, CSS, LESS, SASS is desired.

   

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

  Apply Here:  https://bit.ly/3qLlNMS 

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 5^th February