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↓ Sr. Visual–Product Designer

We’re on the lookout for craft-led Product Designers to join this progressive Tech/App Startup based out of New York & London.

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Sr. Design Engineer
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London & Remote
Up to £120k PA
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Permanent

London & Remote

Up to £120k PA

Client:

AI.Tech Startup

↓ Sr. Design Engineer

We've partnered with an a Famous AI.Tech Co that are on the lookout for world-class engineers to join them.

Their fast-growing web team are looking for Design Engineers who will lead the evolution of a web platform, utilising modern technologies to deliver a cutting-edge digital experience.

This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise in front-end development and a strong foundation in UI/UX design principles.

Note: We are looking for a number of Engineers across both Contract + Permanent openings.

What you'll need?

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Design / FE / Creative Engineer.
  • Experience in FE Tech such as JS, HTML / CSS, and modern frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of UI/UX principles.
  • Experience collaborating with highly-rated Visual Designers.
  • Proficient in driving multiple strategic projects simultaneously.
  • Portfolio / links of previous work that showcases boundary-pushing web development.

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↓ Sr. Design Engineer

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Permanent

London & Remote

Up to £120k PA

Client:

AI.Tech Startup

We've partnered with an a Famous AI.Tech Co that are on the lookout for world-class engineers to join them.

Their fast-growing web team are looking for Design Engineers who will lead the evolution of a web platform, utilising modern technologies to deliver a cutting-edge digital experience.

This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise in front-end development and a strong foundation in UI/UX design principles.

Note: We are looking for a number of Engineers across both Contract + Permanent openings.

What you'll need?

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Design / FE / Creative Engineer.
  • Experience in FE Tech such as JS, HTML / CSS, and modern frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of UI/UX principles.
  • Experience collaborating with highly-rated Visual Designers.
  • Proficient in driving multiple strategic projects simultaneously.
  • Portfolio / links of previous work that showcases boundary-pushing web development.

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Sr. Motion Designer
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London & Remote
Up to £450 PD
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London & Remote

Up to £450 PD

Client:

Global Tech Co

↓ Sr. Motion Designer

We’re on the lookout for a talented Sr Motion Designer to join a word-class team of a globally known tech co based out of San Francisco and London.

Their in-house Creative Studio are in need of a Motion Designer to elevate their brand by creating product and web animations, as well as contributing to more brand-focused projects.

Rate: Up to £450 Per Day - Outside

Contract: x 3 Months

Location: London. Remote Flex

What you need to bring:

  • 4-8 years of motion design experience
  • Ability to confidently scope and produce product animations concept to pixel-perfect execution
  • Strong conceptual design skills - proficient with motion design, typography, colour theory
  • Passion for modern branding
  • Detail-oriented, strategic and systems-level thinking.
  • Adobe CC, After-Effects, and Figma experience required.
  • A motion portfolio that demonstrates product, branding, design experience.
  • Experience working with Animations tools - eg Framer-Motion or Rive.

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↓ Sr. Motion Designer

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London & Remote

Up to £450 PD

Client:

Global Tech Co

We’re on the lookout for a talented Sr Motion Designer to join a word-class team of a globally known tech co based out of San Francisco and London.

Their in-house Creative Studio are in need of a Motion Designer to elevate their brand by creating product and web animations, as well as contributing to more brand-focused projects.

Rate: Up to £450 Per Day - Outside

Contract: x 3 Months

Location: London. Remote Flex

What you need to bring:

  • 4-8 years of motion design experience
  • Ability to confidently scope and produce product animations concept to pixel-perfect execution
  • Strong conceptual design skills - proficient with motion design, typography, colour theory
  • Passion for modern branding
  • Detail-oriented, strategic and systems-level thinking.
  • Adobe CC, After-Effects, and Figma experience required.
  • A motion portfolio that demonstrates product, branding, design experience.
  • Experience working with Animations tools - eg Framer-Motion or Rive.

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Sr ⎯ Staff Web Designer
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London & Remote
Up to £600 PD
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London & Remote

Up to £600 PD

Client:

Global Tech Co

↓ Sr ⎯ Staff Web Designer

We’re on the lookout for Senior ⎯ Staff Visual Web Designers to join a word-class team of a globally known tech co based out San Francisco and London.

Their in-house Creative Studio for someone with a wealth of boundary-pushing visual web design experience, mastery in collaborating closely with dev partners, an obsession with sweating the finer details.

You’ll work alongside world class Design Engineers, Product and Brand Designers to elevate their web experience, used by millions worldwide.

Rate: Up to £600 Per Day - Outside

Contract: x 3 Months

Location: London. Remote Flex

What you need to bring:

  • 7-9 years of design experience with a portfolio showcasing a breadth of brand focused web design work
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe CC
  • Experience in motion design and storyboarding (in execution and/or art direction)
  • Experience in concepting and defining visual direction
  • Strong design sensibilities, from high-level strategic direction to production details
  • Comfortable working in close collaboration with Web Dev partners.
  • Ability to present ideas effectively to stakeholders

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↓ Sr ⎯ Staff Web Designer

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London & Remote

Up to £600 PD

Client:

Global Tech Co

We’re on the lookout for Senior ⎯ Staff Visual Web Designers to join a word-class team of a globally known tech co based out San Francisco and London.

Their in-house Creative Studio for someone with a wealth of boundary-pushing visual web design experience, mastery in collaborating closely with dev partners, an obsession with sweating the finer details.

You’ll work alongside world class Design Engineers, Product and Brand Designers to elevate their web experience, used by millions worldwide.

Rate: Up to £600 Per Day - Outside

Contract: x 3 Months

Location: London. Remote Flex

What you need to bring:

  • 7-9 years of design experience with a portfolio showcasing a breadth of brand focused web design work
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe CC
  • Experience in motion design and storyboarding (in execution and/or art direction)
  • Experience in concepting and defining visual direction
  • Strong design sensibilities, from high-level strategic direction to production details
  • Comfortable working in close collaboration with Web Dev partners.
  • Ability to present ideas effectively to stakeholders

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Sr ⎯ Principal Product Designer
Permanent
Europe & Remote
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Permanent

Europe & Remote

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Client:

Tech Unicorn

↓ Sr ⎯ Principal Product Designer

We’ve recently partnered with a hyper-growth startup that has developed seamless software, helping businesses operate more efficiently with a human-centred design approach.

We're on the lookout for a number of Senior to Principal Product Designers who are passionate about crafting simple, visually appealing experiences to complex problems.

You’ll get join a mature design team of 25+ designers with lots of opportunities for growth.

What you need to bring:

  • Experience as a Senior or Staff Product Designer at a startup or similar tech company.
  • Expertise in end-to-end design with a portfolio showcasing high-level craft.
  • Ability to solve complex user journeys with a UCD approach.
  • Collaboration with developers, understanding technical constraints behind design.
  • Passion for the finer details, ensuring pixel-perfect execution
  • Strong communication skills to clearly articulate design rationale to senior stakeholders.
  • Bonus: Experience working on SaaS products.

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↓ Sr ⎯ Principal Product Designer

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Permanent

Europe & Remote

DOE

Client:

Tech Unicorn

We’ve recently partnered with a hyper-growth startup that has developed seamless software, helping businesses operate more efficiently with a human-centred design approach.

We're on the lookout for a number of Senior to Principal Product Designers who are passionate about crafting simple, visually appealing experiences to complex problems.

You’ll get join a mature design team of 25+ designers with lots of opportunities for growth.

What you need to bring:

  • Experience as a Senior or Staff Product Designer at a startup or similar tech company.
  • Expertise in end-to-end design with a portfolio showcasing high-level craft.
  • Ability to solve complex user journeys with a UCD approach.
  • Collaboration with developers, understanding technical constraints behind design.
  • Passion for the finer details, ensuring pixel-perfect execution
  • Strong communication skills to clearly articulate design rationale to senior stakeholders.
  • Bonus: Experience working on SaaS products.

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Founding Product Designer
Permanent
London & Remote
Up to £100k PA
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Permanent

London & Remote

Up to £100k PA

Client:

EcomTech Startup

↓ Founding Product Designer

We're on the lookout for out a talented Founding Product Designer to join a ambitious tech startup on a mission to instil the love for food and recipe creation.

With a strong brand and social media presence (close to 5m), they're looking to hire their first Product Designer, to lead the charge in optimising both their current web and native mobile experience.

You’ll play a key role in user research, designing user flows and interfaces, and collaborating with product, engineering, and growth teams to create a seamless and delightful experiences.

What you need to bring:

  • 5+ years in product design, with a focus on UX, UI, and growth
  • Strong creative instincts and an experimental mindset
  • A keen eye for UI and visual details
  • Portfolio showcasing user-centred digital products (web & app)
  • Strong interaction design and research skills
  • Bonus: motion, illustration, etc.
  • Ambitious, self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and has a passion for solving user problems

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↓ Founding Product Designer

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Permanent

London & Remote

Up to £100k PA

Client:

EcomTech Startup

We're on the lookout for out a talented Founding Product Designer to join a ambitious tech startup on a mission to instil the love for food and recipe creation.

With a strong brand and social media presence (close to 5m), they're looking to hire their first Product Designer, to lead the charge in optimising both their current web and native mobile experience.

You’ll play a key role in user research, designing user flows and interfaces, and collaborating with product, engineering, and growth teams to create a seamless and delightful experiences.

What you need to bring:

  • 5+ years in product design, with a focus on UX, UI, and growth
  • Strong creative instincts and an experimental mindset
  • A keen eye for UI and visual details
  • Portfolio showcasing user-centred digital products (web & app)
  • Strong interaction design and research skills
  • Bonus: motion, illustration, etc.
  • Ambitious, self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and has a passion for solving user problems

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Sr – Lead Product Designer
Permanent
London
Up to £115k PA
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Permanent

London

Up to £115k PA

Client:

Global AI.Tech Co

↓ Sr – Lead Product Designer

We're on the lookout for a talented Sr – Lead Product Designer to join the Growth Design Team at a pioneering AI.Tech brand.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented creatives in London, helping them shape their future web experience with a drive on business strategy.

If you have strong end-to-end design skills and exceptional visual craft, this could be a great fit.

What you need to bring:

• Passion for designing across devices: desktop, tablet, mobile

• Experience with workflow and system design, not just websites

• Passion for the entire product development process, problem solving and system modelling, through to UX, visual and interaction design.

• Ability to solve complex interaction design challenges

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• A growth mindset, proactivity and curiosity.

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↓ Sr – Lead Product Designer

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Permanent

London

Up to £115k PA

Client:

Global AI.Tech Co

We're on the lookout for a talented Sr – Lead Product Designer to join the Growth Design Team at a pioneering AI.Tech brand.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented creatives in London, helping them shape their future web experience with a drive on business strategy.

If you have strong end-to-end design skills and exceptional visual craft, this could be a great fit.

What you need to bring:

• Passion for designing across devices: desktop, tablet, mobile

• Experience with workflow and system design, not just websites

• Passion for the entire product development process, problem solving and system modelling, through to UX, visual and interaction design.

• Ability to solve complex interaction design challenges

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• A growth mindset, proactivity and curiosity.

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Product Design Director
Permanent
London / Europe / New York
Up to £$250k PA
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Permanent

London / Europe / New York

Up to £$250k PA

Client:

Tech Startup

↓ Product Design Director

We’re on the lookout for a talented Product Design Director to join this progressive Tech Co based out of New York.

With a slick new brand and an innovative mobile–experience used by 1M+ worldwide, you’ll join this talented team on a mission to elevate the human experience of connection & relationships.

You’ll be the champion and leader of the newly formed product design team. A highly creative and conceptual thinker, you will lead your team in crafting a beautiful in-app experiences.

What you’ll need to bring:

  • 5+ years in a leadership role across XD, Product Design.
  • Visionary and creative design professional who cares about all aspects of the user experience.
  • You are comfortable working within and leading a team.
  • Action-oriented and can help others to break big challenges.
  • Passionate about product design and its role in providing users with life-enriching product experiences
  • Experience creating and evolving design systems in a way that facilitates and enhances product design and development.

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↓ Product Design Director

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Permanent

London / Europe / New York

Up to £$250k PA

Client:

Tech Startup

We’re on the lookout for a talented Product Design Director to join this progressive Tech Co based out of New York.

With a slick new brand and an innovative mobile–experience used by 1M+ worldwide, you’ll join this talented team on a mission to elevate the human experience of connection & relationships.

You’ll be the champion and leader of the newly formed product design team. A highly creative and conceptual thinker, you will lead your team in crafting a beautiful in-app experiences.

What you’ll need to bring:

  • 5+ years in a leadership role across XD, Product Design.
  • Visionary and creative design professional who cares about all aspects of the user experience.
  • You are comfortable working within and leading a team.
  • Action-oriented and can help others to break big challenges.
  • Passionate about product design and its role in providing users with life-enriching product experiences
  • Experience creating and evolving design systems in a way that facilitates and enhances product design and development.

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Principal Product Designer
Full Time
San Francisco & Remote
Up to $250k PA
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Full Time

San Francisco & Remote

Up to $250k PA

Client:

AI Startup

↓ Principal Product Designer

We’re on the lookout for a Principal Product Designer to join an innovative AI startup based in San Francisco.

The team are pioneering an AI-powered engineer to shape a future where dev teams operate as hybrid human-machine entities. Rethinking design, user interfaces, and interactions from first principles.

You will be at the forefront of defining how the AI teammate interacts with engineering teams. You’ll take full ownership of the product design process, collaborating closely with end users to iterate and enhance the product experience.

What you need to bring:

  • A proven track record in product design with a strong portfolio.
  • 5-7 years of experience designing products aimed at engineers, ideally with prior experience in AI, Dev-Tools, Observability.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • A passion for AI and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

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↓ Principal Product Designer

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Full Time

San Francisco & Remote

Up to $250k PA

Client:

AI Startup

We’re on the lookout for a Principal Product Designer to join an innovative AI startup based in San Francisco.

The team are pioneering an AI-powered engineer to shape a future where dev teams operate as hybrid human-machine entities. Rethinking design, user interfaces, and interactions from first principles.

You will be at the forefront of defining how the AI teammate interacts with engineering teams. You’ll take full ownership of the product design process, collaborating closely with end users to iterate and enhance the product experience.

What you need to bring:

  • A proven track record in product design with a strong portfolio.
  • 5-7 years of experience designing products aimed at engineers, ideally with prior experience in AI, Dev-Tools, Observability.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • A passion for AI and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

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Sr. Visual–Product Designer
Permanent
London / Europe / New York
Up to £120k PA
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Permanent

London / Europe / New York

Up to £120k PA

Client:

Tech (App) Startup

↓ Sr. Visual–Product Designer

We’re on the lookout for craft-led Product Designers to join this progressive Tech (App) Startup based out of New York & London.

With a slick visual brand an innovative mobile–experience, You’ll join this talented team on a mission to elevate the human experience of sexuality and relationships.

You’ll should have strong experience as a UI/Product designer of a successful mobile product; both in new-to-market feature launches and optimising an existing product.

What you need to bring:

  • 5+ years in Product/UI Design
  • Native mobile–design (iOS/Android) experience.
  • Comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience creating scalable design systems  (Figma)
  • Good understanding UX process / worked in collaboration with specialist UXR.
  • Ability to communicate complex design concepts clearly.

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↓ Sr. Visual–Product Designer

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Permanent

London / Europe / New York

Up to £120k PA

Client:

Tech (App) Startup

We’re on the lookout for craft-led Product Designers to join this progressive Tech (App) Startup based out of New York & London.

With a slick visual brand an innovative mobile–experience, You’ll join this talented team on a mission to elevate the human experience of sexuality and relationships.

You’ll should have strong experience as a UI/Product designer of a successful mobile product; both in new-to-market feature launches and optimising an existing product.

What you need to bring:

  • 5+ years in Product/UI Design
  • Native mobile–design (iOS/Android) experience.
  • Comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience creating scalable design systems  (Figma)
  • Good understanding UX process / worked in collaboration with specialist UXR.
  • Ability to communicate complex design concepts clearly.

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Founding Product Designer
Permanent
US & Remote
Up to $200k pa
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Permanent

US & Remote

Up to $200k pa

Client:

FashionTech Startup

↓ Founding Product Designer

We’re on the lookout for a highly skilled and creative Founding Product Designer to join an ambitious FashionTech Startup.

They’ve built a fashion__tech platform that’s revolutionising the way people shop. Seamlessly connecting users with top global luxury fashion products, brands and retailers.

You’ll be responsible for driving the product experience, playing a pivotal role in defining and shaping user experiences for their world-class cross-platform shopping experience.

What you need to bring:

  • 5+ years within Experience/Product Design.
  • Experience with responsive and mobile-first design,
  • Mastery in Figma, Adobe CC Suite.
  • Experience creating and evolving cohesive design systems.
  • Passion for fashion, eager to make an impact.

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↓ Founding Product Designer

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Permanent

US & Remote

Up to $200k pa

Client:

FashionTech Startup

We’re on the lookout for a highly skilled and creative Founding Product Designer to join an ambitious FashionTech Startup.

They’ve built a fashion__tech platform that’s revolutionising the way people shop. Seamlessly connecting users with top global luxury fashion products, brands and retailers.

You’ll be responsible for driving the product experience, playing a pivotal role in defining and shaping user experiences for their world-class cross-platform shopping experience.

What you need to bring:

  • 5+ years within Experience/Product Design.
  • Experience with responsive and mobile-first design,
  • Mastery in Figma, Adobe CC Suite.
  • Experience creating and evolving cohesive design systems.
  • Passion for fashion, eager to make an impact.

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I was struggling to find the right job for me. 3 months later I'm living in Barcelona working for one of the biggest mobile gaming companies in the world. I will never be able to express what Nathan did for me and my family. On top of that, he is an amazing professional and an outstanding person.

German Molto

Senior UX/UI Designer — Social Point

Jamie was a pleasure to work with, going above and beyond to help me secure my new role at Sainsbury’s. Friendly, efficient and clear, Jamie managed the process from application to offer seamlessly – I couldn’t have asked for more!

Scarlett Rushten

Content Designer - Sainsbury's Digital

Nathan is an excellent and very professional recruiter. He takes the time to get to know his candidates and aims to align your goals with the appropriate role available. He is always friendly and even took the time to give a few helpful tips along the way. I would highly recommend Nathan's services!

Lieschen Badenhorst

Sr Experience Designer - Sainsbury's Digital

Saira was fantastic throughout the recruitment process. She is one of an excellent new generation of recruitment consultants who put the candidate first, only offer roles that are a great fit, and provide all the support ad information needed at every stage. I wouldn't hesitate to contact Saira again if looking for a new role in the future.

Mark Chapman

Sr. UX Writer - Dentsu

Jamie was fantastic to work with. Highly professional, efficient and fun to work with. I had a new great offer within weeks and it often felt like working with a mate. Highly recommend. Thanks Jamie!

Sam Dodd-Noble

Product Designer — LiveScore

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Our client is on a mission to revolutionise the way we bring ideas to life and fundamentally change the way 3D design is done today. They help design teams to create and communicate 3D ideas in the quickest and most intuitive way possible. They've developed the first end-to-end 3D design platform that allows teams to carry out work from the early phases of the design process all the way through to hand- off for productionisation.

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