Product Designer

Product Designer

Acorn is looking for a passionate Mid-weight to Senior Product Designer to join us in a period of exciting growth and digital transformation, helping us transform customer journeys in the insurance market.

Working as a Product Designer at Acorn you will have the chance to own the end-to-end design process in a cross-functional team, either by launching new products or improving existing features across web and app platforms.

You will work with product managers, business analysts, engineers and various other stakeholders to explore and solve customer problems and design challenges using simple and impactful solutions. The Digital team embraces a collaborative culture in which ideas are freely shared, and team members are empowered to experiment, innovate and grow together, always supporting constructive feedback.

Job title: Product Designer

Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid model

Working hours: 37.5 Hour per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE

What you will be doing:

• Design and prototype simple, low friction digital experiences

• Own all stages of the design process from concept to launch

• Create UI assets and collaborate towards a robust design system that works across brands

• Solve customer problems with a focus on the best experience while balancing business goals

• Conduct user research and user testing to inform design decisions and improve the user experience

• Test multiple designs to iterate to the right solution as evidenced by the data collected

• Perform design audits and propose improvements to ensure quality and consistency across brands and product lines.

• Work autonomously as part of a small team of Product Designers

• Build a deep understanding of user needs and business objectives in our specialist market

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years experience designing digital products; experience in Insurtech or regulated industries would be a strong plus

• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in designing end-to-end for both web and mobile platforms

• Excellent understanding of user-centered design principles and ability to drive user research findings into actionable insights

• Excellent stakeholder management skills

• Proven track record of leading discovery workshops, ideation sessions, and translating insights into impactful design solutions.

• Previous experience working with design systems

• Experience shipping mobile and desktop products in an agile environment working independently

• Experience working with Figma

• Strong commitment to doing what is right for the customer and the company

About Acorn Insurance 

We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance. 

At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business. 

We celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.   

Why Acorn Insurance? 

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) 

• Company Sick Pay Scheme 

• Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave 

• Generous Company Pension Scheme 

• A comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

• A wide network of mental health first aiders. 

• Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow" 

• Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week 

• £250 Refer a friend bonus 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames 

• Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes 

• Charity fundraising events 

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. 

Due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. 

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

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