Job Description
Digital Product Designer
London, UK | Full-time
Our story
Beams is on a mission to make home renovation simpler and greener. We’re doing this by building a revolutionary technology platform and marketplace for homeowners and contractors so they can plan, design and build all in one place.
Backed by top-tier investors, Giant Ventures and Firstminute Capital, and with an experienced leadership team from Bulb, Deliveroo and Bumble, Beams is primed to disrupt the $450 billion European renovation market.
From the moment the customer starts to plan their renovation and selects their design, to final completion, the Beams platform offers a seamless journey, allowing homeowners to take a backseat and oversee construction, while Beams-vetted contractors deliver projects tailored to their clients’ tastes.
Removing the complexity and hidden costs for both customer and contractor, the business solves the UK’s pressing renovation issues: finding the right service provider, simplifying the complexity of large-scale projects with integrated design and project management tools, and managing payments to complete the job.
Beams dramatically reduces the environmental impact of construction by sourcing sustainable materials and incorporating cutting-edge energy efficiency measures in its designs. We’re a pending B Corp and in the process of attaining full B Corp membership.
This is a unique opportunity to completely overhaul the UK’s attitude to interior design and renovation. We’re building all processes and systems from the ground up, cultivating a community of top-quality contractors, attracting users to the platform, and building a sophisticated supplier ecosystem to support each home renovation.
We’re seeking a Product Designer to join our team and help us bring this vision to life.
Our culture
Having a positive impact and cultivating a positive company culture are important to us. We reward and applaud people who take action, who get results, who can communicate clearly and straightforwardly, who are always looking to improve things and who turn up everyday with energy and appetite.
Your team
As a Product Designer, you'll report to the Head of Product and work closely with our technology and design teams. This role is crucial for creating intuitive, user-friendly designs that enhance our platform's usability and customer satisfaction. It's an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic start-up atmosphere.
Your responsibilities
Design and deliver wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
Identify design problems and devise elegant solutions.
Make strategic design and user-experience decisions related to core, and new, functions and features.
Take a user-centered design approach and rapidly test and iterate your designs.
Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
Ask smart questions, take risks, and champion new ideas.
Who you are
A creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You have a passion for creating simple, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing user experiences.
You're proactive, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
An excellent communicator, capable of conveying your design ideas effectively.
Interested in home design, renovation, and sustainability.
Requirements
3-5 years of UX design experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience designing complex solutions for complete digital environments.
Expertise in standard UX software such as Figma, including prototyping. Basic HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills are a plus.
Ability to work with users to understand detailed requirements and design complete user experiences that meet their needs.
An ability to design with words as well as pictures – renovation projects are complicated and clarity of thinking is essential.
Extensive experience in using UX design best practices to design solutions, and a deep understanding of mobile-first and responsive design.
A solid grasp of user-centered design and testing methodologies, subsystems, and usability and accessibility concerns.
Ability to iterate designs and solutions efficiently and intelligently.
A strong portfolio of successful UX and other technical projects is essential.
Package and Benefits
💰Competitive salary, subject to experience, and share options giving you a stake in the company’s success
🌴 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
🚀 Opportunities for professional growth and skill development within a fast-paced and collaborative environment
📚 Budget for learning & development to support your growth
💻 Hybrid working: This is a full-time position with a flexible balance of days at our London office and home days
At Beams, we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe diversity of thought, background, and experience drives innovation and success. We're dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of perspectives and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We're an equal opportunities employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you're passionate about making renovation simpler and greener and share our commitment to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for a role with us, even if you're not sure you're a perfect match. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our team. Apply now by emailing us at hello@beamsrenovation.com, or connect with us to learn more about our current opportunities.
Apply now by emailing us your CV or link to your LinkedIn profile: careers@beamsrenovation.com