Manager, Product Design London, England

Group M Worldwide Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

Title: Manager, Product Design
Location: London
Reporting to: Director, Product Design

WHO WE ARE

Choreograph is WPP's global data products and technology company. We're on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data, and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.

We're endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators, and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 50+ markets around the world.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The Manager, Product Design is a mid-level role responsible for independently contributing to the design of user-centric, scalable, and accessible digital products. Reporting to the Director, Product Design, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design solutions while also mentoring junior designers and contributing to team success.

You are:

• A skilled product designer with experience creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces and solving complex design challenges.
• A collaborative team player who works effectively across disciplines, including Product, Engineering, and Business teams.
• A growing leader who enjoys mentoring junior designers and contributing to a positive, inclusive design culture.
• A detail-oriented executor who ensures designs meet high standards of usability, accessibility, and consistency.
• A learner and innovator who stays up to date on industry trends and continuously improves your craft.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Design

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to design user-centric products, ensuring they meet high standards of usability, accessibility, and visual coherence.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from usability testing, analytics, and stakeholder input.
• Work within the WPP Design System to ensure consistency and scalability across products.
• Contribute to the delivery of polished, production-ready designs that meet accessibility and usability standards.

Team Contribution

• Actively participate in design reviews, offering constructive feedback to elevate the quality of the team's work.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, contributing to a strong design culture.

Process & Design Systems

• Adhere to established design processes to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
• Ensure consistency across all product designs by advocating for and adopting the WPP Design System.
• Ensure designs are implemented accurately and consistently by collaborating with engineers during development.

User Research & Insights

• Utilize qualitative and quantitative insights to inform design decisions and improve user experiences.
• Advocate for data-driven design, ensuring research findings translate into actionable improvements.
• Collaborate with design researchers and data analysts to gather user insights and validate design decisions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align design efforts with product roadmaps and business objectives.
• Present design concepts and rationale to peers and stakeholders, clearly articulating the 'why' behind your decisions.
• Seek and incorporate feedback from designers, product managers, and engineers to refine and improve solutions.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• Experience in product design, with a strong portfolio displaying impactful and user-centered design solutions.
• Strong design skills, including interaction design, information architecture, and accessibility principles.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate and advocate for your design decisions to diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, with experience working in agile, fast-paced environments.
• A passion for accessibility and inclusive design, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse users and audiences.

WHY JOIN US?

If you are ready to be at the forefront of the AdTech industry, shaping its future, and driving success for both Choreograph and our clients, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Choreograph is the beating heart of data inside WPP's media investment group, GroupM, the world's leading media investment company responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment. Discover more about Choreograph at

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the greater work we can create together.