Job Title: Senior Human Factors Engineer

Location: Warton – We offer a range flexible and hybrid working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £56,766+ Dependent of experience

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct Human Factors Integration and Human Centred Design activities through the development lifecycle, including: determining the role of the human in complex systems; physical workspace design and human machine interface design
• Conduct comprehensive assessments within high-fidelity simulation and operational environments, engaging directly with end users including pilots, maintainers, trainers and support specialists across the Future Combat Air Systems Programme. Produce clear, structured verbal and written reports, delivering actionable insights to a diverse range of technical and senior stakeholders
• Technically manage several projects, including problem definition, task breakdown & delegation, and schedule adherence with available resources (people & facilities).
• Create an effective and efficient technical team capable of delivering against the agreement programme of work along with Coaching and mentoring less experienced team members identifying development opportunities and building confidence
• Conduct cutting edge research into new and novel technologies

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in design, development and evaluation of complex systems
• Experience of managing technical work e.g. task breakdown, scheduling, resourcing, reporting
• Degree or equivalent in Human Factors or related subject (e.g. psychology or user centred design)
• Confidence in presenting information to a wide variety of stakeholders along with Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Holds Chartership or Senior / Full / Accredited membership status with a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF)
• Experience in compliance within defence or highly regulated industry regulatory standards e.g. JSP 912/Def Stan 00-251
• Coaching and developing others

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Human Factors Team

The BAE Systems Human Factors Centre of Expertise operates as an internal consultancy supporting the full breadth of the Air sector’s products and services. We are at the forefront of delivering Human Factors integration across some of the most complex and technologically advanced defence programmes in the world.

We are seeking experienced Senior Human Factors Practitioners to join our team in Warton, working on high-profile programmes including Eurofighter Typhoon, Tempest and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

In this role, you will act as an internal consultant and Subject Matter Expert, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to embed Human Factors principles across the product lifecycle. You will influence design decisions, provide specialist guidance, and ensure optimal human-system integration across cutting-edge air platforms.

Joining our team means contributing to aircraft and systems that will remain in service for over 40 years, continuously evolving to maintain and enhance our customers’ air defence capabilities.

This role offers exposure to complex, world-leading programmes, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and opportunities for travel across the UK and internationally.

If you are enthusiastic, forward-thinking and motivated by solving complex human-system challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 12th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Test & Design Engineer
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Location: Telford
Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Test & Design Engineer to support our Lab Manager in ensuring product approvals remain current and fully compliant with the latest national and international standards.

This role involves managing third-party product data, liaising with global suppliers, and ensuring all technical documentation is accurate and ready for market. A strong understanding of product design and compliance requirements is essential to identify and resolve issues during the investigation and development stages.

Your work will directly contribute to increasing market share and business returns through the cost-effective and timely development of innovative, compliant products.

Key Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive product risk assessments
• Develop and implement test plans aligned with relevant standards and legislation
• Maintain internal design and test verification methods in line with the latest approval standards
• Review and interpret third-party test reports to identify product coverage and outstanding data requirements
• Maintain product databases and supporting documentation
• Create technical files in accordance with product legislation
• Liaise with global suppliers to obtain required technical information
• Develop technical presentations and applied samples for sales support and customer demonstrations
• Design packaging and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Create and maintain technical drawings for both third-party and in-house products
• Conduct sample inspection and testing to verify products meet expectations
• Create and maintain data/energy labels, product codes, packaging materials, and instruction manuals
• Define and maintain spares lists

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematic diagrams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high product variants and short lead times
• Practical, hands-on engineering knowledge
• Willingness to travel to two additional company sites as required

A degree is desirable but not essential - relevant experience will be considered.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Up-to-date knowledge of legislative and compliance changes
• Previous product testing experience
• Experience within appliance, foodservice equipment, or mechanical product design

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum
• Early finish every Friday
• Travel to two additional sites as required (fuel costs covered)
• Opportunity to work on innovative, market-leading products
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented engineer with strong compliance knowledge and a passion for product development, we would love to hear from you.

Manchester (Hybrid)

Permanent

£70,000 + Benefits

Interaction Designer needed with strong Government Digital Services (GDS) experience for a permanent position in Manchester (Hybrid). Start ideally in Feb/March 2026.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects.

Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH), and 1-2 days/week working on-site from the Manchester office.

Benefits include: Salary to £70,000 (DOE) + Hybrid + Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday + BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.

Key skills, experience + duties to include:

As Interaction Designer you will be a key member of the User Centred Design (UCD) practice, applying user-centred design principles to deliver impactful solutions.

Strong Interaction Design, UCD and UX/UI design experience, including tools like: Heroku, Figma + Sketch.

Leading the design of intuitive, effective, and engaging interactions for digital products and services.

Shaping strategies, mentoring junior team members + ensuring work meets user needs and business goals.

Translating user research findings into actionable interaction designs.

Creating high-quality wireframes, prototypes + user flows to communicate design concepts clearly.

Ensuring designs align with accessibility standards including: GDS, NHS service principles, WCAG.

Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams + acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

Government / GDS / (url removed) domain experience is strongly preferred

Escape Recruitment is supporting an established engineering manufacturer in Dunfermline who are looking to add a Design Engineer to their engineering team.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working on customer-led projects, taking designs from concept through to manufacture, and acting as a technical link between customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design engineered solutions based on customer requirements
• Support quotations through technical input, feasibility and costing information
• Manage design activity across multiple projects simultaneously
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers during development projects
• Produce and maintain CAD models, drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Work closely with production, purchasing and suppliers to support delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement and design optimisation
• Attend occasional customer or supplier meetings within the UK

Experience Required

• HND or Degree in Mechanical related engineering discipline
• Experience in a design or product engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in CAD and standard engineering tools
• Exposure to project-based engineering work
• Comfortable communicating with customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role within a stable and growing engineering business
• Varied project work with customer interaction
• Supportive engineering team and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

To apply, please submit your CV via Escape Recruitment.

3D Artist

Contract: Until June 2026
Location: Wiltshire, 3 days onsite

Our client is hiring a Senior 3D Artist to create high-quality photoreal CG imagery for global marketing. You’ll lead creatively, support pipeline workflows, and deliver across multiple fast-paced projects.

Skills needed:

• Advanced Maya (essential) + V-Ray
• Rendering, lighting, surfacing (PBR useful)
• Modelling (mechanical/organic)
• Animation + some VFX beneficial
• Compositing
• Strong Photoshop and retouching
• Experience in agile, data-driven environments

What you’ll do:

• Produce high-end CG imagery for digital/print
• Lead on creative direction and problem-solving
• Work across multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Collaborate with Art Directors and creative teams

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Product Designer - New Product Development

Location: Southampton

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Are you an experienced Industrial Designer looking to join a fantastic business as part of their growth strategy?

Industrial Designer role overview:

Based in Southampton, our client is looking for a motivated Product Designer to join their New Product Development team. Youll play a key role in turning product roadmap concepts into launch-ready solutions, providing both technical and creative input throughout development.

This role suits a well-rounded designer who enjoys mechanical problem-solving and refining component-level detail, while maintaining a strong sense of form and finish. Youll support major launches and take ownership of accessories and product updates, ensuring consistency in quality and user experience.

What youll be doing:

• Support detailed component design, resolve complex mechanisms, and contribute to robust CAD assemblies.
• Produce accurate 2D drawing packs, manage BOMs, and oversee tolerance analysis.
• Independently lead accessories and product upgrades from concept through manufacture.
• Create high-quality renders to support internal reviews and confirm form, material, and finish prior to production.
• Assess samples and prototypes, identify issues, and refine designs to meet quality standards.
• Work with global production partners to ensure effective Design for Manufacture (DFM) implementation.
• Ensure functional components remain visually cohesive with the overall brand aesthetic.
• Design, build, and test mechanical prototypes to validate performance and usability.

What youll bring:

• Degree in Product Design, Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Prior experience in consumer product development, with a portfolio demonstrating both mechanical insight and aesthetic skill.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D tools (SolidWorks/Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite) to visualise and present designs.
• Understanding of production processes and materials, designing components that are functional and commercially viable.
• Enjoys tackling technical challenges to create elegant, robust solutions.
• Able to clearly convey technical issues and progress to the Lead Designer and NPD team.

Additional benefits and information:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bupa healthcare + dental plan available
• Discounts on products

If you feel you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you!

Footwear Materials & Product Developer | North West | UK Based | Lifestyle & Performance Business

Why This Role Matters:

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping an iconic, high-visibility footwear launch-one that redefines innovation, pushes performance boundaries, and sets a new standard for the industry. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and bring groundbreaking ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you.

This is for someone who blends creative ambition with deep technical expertise, pushing the boundaries of what footwear can be. This role is at the heart of material innovation, product creation, and performance excellence, shaping the next generation of high-profile, industry-defining footwear, working very closely with a designer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the sourcing and development of cutting-edge materials that elevate product performance and unlock new design possibilities.
• Ensure every material meets their sustainability benchmarks
• Champion the integration of sustainability and performance targets into all material decisions.
• Identify new opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and unlock enhanced product capabilities
• Stay ahead of the curve. Track industry movements, attend global trade shows, and explore emerging technologies.
• Translate your findings into meaningful product innovations that launch this brand at the forefront of the footwear landscape
• Evolve and maintain a material library and digital toolbox.
• Cultivate strategic supplier relationships and ensure agility for both long-term development needs and short-lead special projects.
• Oversee rigorous QA standards across all materials. Leverage your expertise in yarns, polymers, and material structures to diagnose issues, guide improvements, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams
• Own the product lifecycle with your designer -from concept and prototyping to final production.
• Ensure every design is executed with precision while balancing creativity, functionality, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Work hand-in-hand with marketing, sales, and brand teams to ensure product direction aligns with consumer insights and brand vision.
• Provide deep expertise on performance, construction, and design to maximise product success.
• Lead comprehensive testing phases to guarantee each product delivers exceptional comfort, durability, and performance-while looking incredible.

What We’re Looking For:

• Footwear Obsession: A genuine passion for footwear and a strong understanding of materials, design, construction, and performance.
• Proven Experience: 4+ years in footwear product development or materials specialization, ideally within a performance-driven or innovation-focused environment.
• Creative & Strategic Vision: A future-focused thinker with the ability to generate bold ideas, develop refined solutions, and lead design strategies that connect with the consumer.
• Precision & Craft: A meticulous eye for detail with an ability to think holistically across the full product creation journey.
• Collaborative Mindset: Strong communication skills and the ability to partner seamlessly across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Trust & Discretion: A high level of professionalism and confidentiality, given the exclusive nature of this project and upcoming product launch.

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Product Designer (Plush Toys / 9 Month FTC)
£30,000 - £35,000 + Hybrid + Career Progression + Flexible Working Hours + On Site Parking + Company Benefits
Wigan, Greater Manchester

Are you a Product Designer from a background in Plush Toy design or similar, looking for a 6/9 Month Fixed Term Contract with one of the fastest growing toy designers in the UK with global outreach?

On offer is the opportunity to join a company with nearly 30 years of experience in supplying a variety of Toys and products to leading retailers including Aldi, Morrisons and many more across the globe. This company is currently focused on growing international business in USA and Europe and Asia through exciting projects with huge brands such as Disney.

In this role you will be required to have some knowledge or experience within Plush Toy design or similar. Experience using packages like Solidworks, Illustrator, Photoshop will be useful but not necessary. Day to day you will be working within a tight-knit team following briefs from global brands as well having the creative freedom to come up with your own designs, from market research to finalizing designs and reviewing samples.

This opportunity would suit a Product Designer with a background in designing Plush Toys or similar, looking for a fixed term contract with a growing company who work alongside some of the most recognisable brands and the biggest retailers, giving you a platform for success and creative freedom.

The Role

• 6- or 9-month fixed term contract
• Design a range of Plush Toys
• Oversee the product design process from research to manufacturing
• Understanding client needs and following briefs
• Office based with hybrid options

The Person

• Background in Plush Toy design or similar
• Commutable to Wigan

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Product Designer, Digital Design, Design, SolidWorks, Illustrator, In-design, Training, Progression, Design, Adobe Illustrator, Product, Artwork, Adobe, Creative Cloud, Toys, Gifts, Packaging, Wigan

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Test & Design Engineer

?? Telford
?? Full Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Test & Design Engineer to join a dynamic manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet current international standards and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced engineering team, supporting new product development and ensuring compliance through robust testing, documentation, and supplier collaboration.

Your work will directly contribute to the successful launch of innovative, compliant products into global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product risk assessments
• Develop and implement test plans in line with required standards and legislation
• Ensure internal design and test verification methods meet current approval standards
• Review and interpret third-party test data to support new product introductions
• Identify compliance gaps and request additional data from global suppliers
• Maintain product technical files in accordance with legislation
• Support product development through inspection, testing, and sampling
• Design packaging and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Create and maintain technical drawings (in-house and third-party products)
• Develop technical documentation including instruction manuals, energy labels, and product codes
• Support sales and customer demonstrations with technical presentations and samples
• Define and maintain spare parts documentation

About You

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an engineering role within manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematic diagrams
• Strong understanding of compliance and product approval processes
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with short lead times
• Willingness to travel between sites

Desirable:

• Knowledge of current and emerging legislation
• Previous product testing experience
• Hands-on engineering experience
• Experience within appliance, foodservice equipment, or mechanical product design sectors

What You’ll Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

UX/UIEcommerce Specialist 40 hours Based at our Head Office in Stockport

Permanent Full-time contract Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Job Description:

Warren James is on the lookout for a UX/UIEcommerce Specialist who can optimise the shopping experience to drive conversion.

About us:

At Warren James we are a company made up of real people who are passionate about what we do you are known by your name, not a number.

At the forefront of our company ethos remains a dedication to keep the high street alive and a great place for retail. We are committed to offering our customers a delightful instore and online shopping experience with amazing customer service provided by our friendly, brilliant and knowledgeable teams.

From humble beginnings but with great belief and dedication from our people, weve grownWarren James from the ground up starting with a single shop and growing into the well-known, nationwide, trusted retailer we are today.

Operating from over 200 shops Nationwide and a fast growing online presence we are committed to looking after and continually developing our forever growing customer community.

This is a great opportunity to join one of the UKs best loved jewellery brands.

The UX/UI Ecommerce Specialist Role:

• Deliver a seamless ecommerce experience that represents our much-loved brand whilst maximising sales.
• Drive continuous UX and UI design and optimisation to improve conversion, average order value, repeat purchase and organic traffic growth.
• Lead UX research and use feedback, data and testing to identify friction and unlock revenue growth across our customer journey.
• Stay current with UX/UI best practices, competitor activity, and emerging technologies, ensuring we remain innovative and relevant for our customers.
• Optimise discoverability, indexability, on-page performance and all SEO.
• Own the end-to-end UI design process from concept development through to implementation, testing, and ongoing refinement.

The UX/UI Ecommerce Specialist Essentials:

• Proven UX/UI and CRO experience gained in a successful online retail business.
• Receptive to feedback, with the ability to incorporate it into design iterations and identify UX challenges while proposing creative, scalable solutions
• Familiarity with analytics tools, including GA, to make informed design decisions and improve usability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complication into simple, elegant solutions.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines within a fast paced environment.

The Benefits

• Permanent Full time contract
• 28 days holiday a year, increasing to 33 days after 5 years service (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Monthly pay, paid directly into your bank account
• Staff discount on your jewellery purchases
• Good transport links
• Free on-site parking and cycle park.

Were looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals with the necessary skills who have a care and attention to detail approach - If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you - Apply now by clicking the link below

Job Title: Senior Product Designer

Location: Southampton

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Are you an experienced Product Designer looking to join a fantastic business as part of their growth strategy?

Senior Product Designer role overview:

Based in Southampton, our client is looking for a self-driven Senior Product Designer to join their New Product Development team. Youll own a product range from concept to launch, ensuring ideas translate into high-quality, market-ready products.

Acting as the technical and commercial lead, youll take a hands-on approach while coordinating cross-functional specialists to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.

What youll be doing:

• Lead multiple complex projects within your range, delivering on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
• Coordinate internal specialists as needed to overcome technical challenges and keep development on track.
• Drive CAD and product development from concept through production, resolving complex assemblies along the way.
• Take a hands-on approach, building and testing physical prototypes to validate ideas before tooling.
• Manage product costs to meet margin targets and stay within agreed budgets.
• Work closely with overseas manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues and guide projects through sampling to production.
• Develop innovative, commercially viable solutions aligned with market needs.

What youll bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product or Industrial Design, or a related field desired.
• Extensive experience developing complex consumer products from concept to manufacture, with a portfolio demonstrating successful launches.
• Strong understanding of production processes and experience working with overseas factories to resolve issues.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D tools (e.g., SolidWorks or Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite) to develop and communicate design intent.
• Able to clearly present technical and commercial considerations to senior stakeholders.
• Capable of guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving outcomes without formal line management.
• Proactive, delivery-focused, and confident, challenging conventional thinking.

Additional benefits and information:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bupa healthcare + dental plan available
• Discounts on products

If you feel you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you!

Looking for a frontend role where you can make a positive impact on people s lives? This is one of those rare opportunities where the projects you work on can help someone with early detection of cancer or fertility.

About the Company:

• This medtech scale up is based near the border of Wales and England and there s flexibility for remote working. They go into the office once per week in their Monmouthshire HQ and also meet in shared offices in Bristol.
• They are huge advocates for Women in STEM with a female CEO and founder.
• There is a strong L&D culture; they have a budget for learning new skills and an R&D day every last Friday of the month where the team work on things that interest them.

About the role:

• This is a varied role in a small team, which means you ll have a nice range of responsibilities.
• The main responsibility is coding, so you ll work on a mix of greenfield and existing projects in React, and TypeScript.
• You will also be working with WordPress for the website
• Another part of the role will involve working alongside the marketing team to come up with ideas

About you:

• Personality fit is just as important as technical capability for this company. As a small, close-knit team, they are super collaborative and are looking for someone to contribute to their nurturing and fun culture.
• You ll have lots of ideas and be open to sharing them. You can be really influential within this company and they invite the team to shape the technical direction of the products.
• You ll have a couple of years of commercial experience with React and TypeScript, ideally with WordPress too but that s not essential.

Please send a copy of your CV to (url removed) to be considered for the role or to set up a confidential chat

Are you a senior Service Designer with experience working within the Public Sector? If so, I have an exciting opportunity for you within the public sector. I am working with a firm who are looking to bring on a Senior Service Designer on a contract basis, the role would run until the end of October initially (around 7/8 months) and would be inside IR35 with a rate of between 600- 700 p/d. This be would hybrid with 1 day a week on site and can work out of their London, Cardiff or Glasgow Offices

Requirements

• Professional experience in service design (lead criteria)

• Professional experience of working with Interaction Design, Content Design and User Research (lead criteria)

• Demonstrable experience designing systems for use across multiple services, and identifying the simplest of a variety of approaches

• Ability to make and justify decisions characterised by high levels of risk, impact and complexity

• Ability to prioritise and mitigate design constraints

• Experience working as a service designer in public sector

• Experience working to the GDS service standard and undertaking service assessments

Our client is on a mission to completely transform the way processes are delivered taking a heavily call-centre-led industry and making it truly digital. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of realigning an entire sector, working on a career-defining project that will shape how people experience financial support.

For this position you must have experience native apps- this being the main focus of the role. You will also be responsible in help build a product design culture.

The Role

As our Senior Product Designer, you ll take ownership of the end-to-end design process, from mapping flows and journeys to collaborating closely with our engineering teams, all the way through to crafting beautiful, functional UI. You ll balance a strategic UX mindset with an exceptional eye for detail in visual design, ensuring we deliver a product that s both intuitive and impactful. You ll also bring experience in native app design and ideally exposure to customer services products and multi-channel (MC) experiences, helping us shape digital-first journeys that meet users wherever they are.

What You ll Be Doing

• Lead the design of seamless digital journeys, reducing the need for human interaction.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and wider stakeholders to bring concepts to life.
• Translate complex processes into clear, user-friendly solutions.
• Deliver high-quality UI design with a strong sense of craft.
• Contribute to design standards and champion best practices across the business.
• Apply strategic thinking to ensure our design vision supports business goals while improving user experience.
• Shape native app experiences and multi-channel interactions that keep consistency across platforms.

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Product Designer.
• A portfolio with punchy case studies (2 pages max each) showing clear problem-solving, process, and outcomes.
• Strength in both UX research/journey mapping and UI execution.
• Experience working on native apps, with an understanding of platform-specific design patterns.
• Exposure to customer services products and/or multi-channel (MC) experience design is a strong plus.
• A strategic mindset able to zoom out to see the bigger picture while also obsessing over detail.
• Confident collaborator who thrives working with tech teams.
• Someone ambitious who s excited by the chance to build something new, not just iterate.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working - 1 day per week in the Manchester office
• Learning and development budget
• 25 days holiday + Birthday off

Why Join Us?

This is not just another design role. You ll be joining at a pivotal moment where your work will directly influence how an entire industry evolves. If you re looking for a role where your design thinking will make a real-world impact, this is it.

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Senior UX Product Designer (Native App)

• Senior Front-End Developer (Creative Technologist)
• 6-month contract (initially)
• Market Rates
• Inside IR35
• Remote Working (+ x1 day per week in central London)

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Senior Creative Technologist / Senior Front-End Developer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their digital experience delivery.

Joining a forward-thinking organisation at the intersection of design, technology and innovation, where you will help define how advanced prototypes and production-ready digital platforms are conceived, engineered and delivered.

You will be consulting alongside the Technology Director, Lead Visual Designer and an established Offshore Development team to ensure creative ideas are not only technically achievable but executed to an exceptional standard.

The successful candidate will bring experience partnering with leading, high profile, global brands providing creative technology consultancy that aligns creative ambition with technical feasibility across multidisciplinary creative and development teams.

The Role:

This is an opportunity to influence the delivery of globally recognised digital experiences while working within a highly creative and technically ambitious environment where you will have genuine input into technology direction, innovation strategy and creative execution.

You will operate as a senior technical voice within the business, translating conceptual ideas into high-performance digital experiences while influencing architectural and technology decisions across a range of complex projects.

NB: This role is remote-first, with collaborative in-person sessions in the central London office one day per week.*

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 7 years professional front-end development experience, including senior or leadership responsibility
• Expert knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, React and modern build pipelines
• Proven experience delivering technically complex prototypes and digital products with a strong background in creative technology and interactive digital experience development
• Advanced experience with animation frameworks such as GSAP, Lottie or Framer Motion, with experience integrating APIs, headless CMS platforms and cloud-based architectures
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across global and cross-functional teams, possessing strong communication skills with ability to engage both technical and creative stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience with web-based 3D technologies including Three.js, WebGL or shader development
• Exposure to AI or machine-learning driven creative workflows
• Previous experience within digital agencies, creative studios or innovation environments

Role and Responsibilities:

Creative Technology Leadership

• Lead development of high-fidelity prototypes, proof-of-concepts and immersive digital experiences
• Drive adoption and exploration of emerging technologies including AI-driven creative tooling, WebGL, WebAR, immersive web and creative coding techniques
• Translate conceptual and design-led thinking into scalable technical solutions
• Provide technical insight to creative and strategic stakeholders on feasibility, innovation opportunities and implementation approaches

Senior Front-End Engineering

• Own the front-end architecture and delivery across complex digital builds
• Develop sophisticated, high-performance interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern front-end tooling
• Contribute to the evolution of component libraries and internal design systems
• Deliver best-in-class animation, interaction, accessibility and performance optimisation

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Partner closely with design leadership to deliver visually exceptional, pixel-perfect user experiences
• Support technical discovery, scoping workshops and stakeholder presentations
• Mentor developers and promote knowledge sharing across distributed teams

Innovation and Standards

• Evaluate and introduce emerging frameworks, tools and methodologies
• Champion best practice across performance, testing, accessibility and development workflows
• Contribute to long-term creative technology strategy and capability development

Applications:

Please contact Edward here at ISR Recruitment regarding this newly created contract role working as a Senior Front End Developer (Creative Technology) on an Inside IR35 basis; as well as learning more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technology solutions within their sector through innovation and transformational technology?

UX Designer (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

As an Interaction Designer, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to improve customer acquisition and optimize onboarding journeys. You will work closely with a Content Designer and a Design Researcher, collaborating daily with Product Owners and Engineers to shape solutions that meet user needs and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enhance user interactions for our public website and mobile platforms.
• Focus on improving the onboarding experience for new customers, ensuring a streamlined and engaging process.
• Optimize existing onboarding journeys, addressing pain points and enhancing user satisfaction.
• Utilize a design library to create and maintain screens, ensuring consistency and quality across all digital touchpoints.
• Partner with team members to field questions and collaboratively develop design solutions.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as an Interaction Designer, particularly in the banking or financial services industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design work, especially in mobile-first environments.
• Experience working with a design library and maintaining screens that adhere to brand and usability standards.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• A user-centered approach to design, with a keen understanding of user needs and behaviors.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Service Designers - Government Contract Opportunity (GDS Experience Required)
Sector: Government
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location: Fully Remote
Contract Length: Initially until end of March
Extension: Likely 3-month rolling extension thereafter
400- 450pd (Inside IR35)

We are currently seeking experienced Service Designers to join a high-profile Government programme, supporting large-scale public service transformation initiatives.

Role Overview
As a Service Designer, you will play a key role in shaping and improving end-to-end services, ensuring they are user-centred, accessible, and aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and service assessments. You will work within multidisciplinary agile teams to design and deliver services that meet user needs and government best practice.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience in Service Design within complex environments
• Proven experience working to GDS standards and preparing for GDS service assessments
• Deep understanding of user-centred design principles
• Experience within central government or wider public sector (highly desirable)
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary agile teams

UX Designer - Manchester - Hybrid working

My client, a well-respected and growing digital agency, is looking for a Mid/Senior UX Designer to join their talented team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile web and mobile projects, creating engaging, user-centric experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design modern, responsive websites and digital assets.
• Work collaboratively with developers and designers to deliver high-quality projects.
• Lead client calls, gather requirements, and present design solutions.
• Create high-fidelity prototypes, design systems, and reusable components in Figma.
• Ensure designs align with branding, typography, and accessibility standards.
• Solve complex UX challenges, optimising user journeys.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in Figma for prototyping and design systems.
• Strong grasp of typography, branding, and responsive design principles.
• Competency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Confident communicator, able to lead client meetings and present ideas.
• Strong time management skills, capable of handling multiple projects.
• Passion for pixel-perfect design and UX problem-solving.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and front-end frameworks for collaboration.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in motion design, micro-interactions, or advanced prototyping tools.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and their application in UX/UI.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working (split between office and home).
• Health insurance and “Perks at Work” benefits.
• Extra holidays for long service & birthdays off.
• Training & development opportunities.
• Regular team social events & a relaxed, creative work environment.

Join a vibrant, fast-growing agency that values trust, transparency, and creative freedom. If you’re ready to take your UX/UI career to the next level, apply now!

UX Designer - Manchester - Hybrid working

Manchester (Hybrid)
Permanent
£70,000 + Benefits

Interaction Designer needed with strong Government Digital Services (GDS) experience for a permanent position in Manchester (Hybrid). Start ideally in Feb/March 2026.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects.

Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH), and 1-2 days/week working on-site from the Manchester office.

Benefits include: Salary to £70,000 (DOE) + Hybrid + Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday + BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.

Key skills, experience + duties to include:

• As Interaction Designer you will be a key member of the User Centred Design (UCD) practice, applying user-centred design principles to deliver impactful solutions.
• Strong Interaction Design, UCD and UX/UI design experience, including tools like: Heroku, Figma + Sketch.
• Leading the design of intuitive, effective, and engaging interactions for digital products and services.
• Shaping strategies, mentoring junior team members + ensuring work meets user needs and business goals.
• Translating user research findings into actionable interaction designs.
• Creating high-quality wireframes, prototypes + user flows to communicate design concepts clearly.
• Ensuring designs align with accessibility standards including: GDS, NHS service principles, WCAG.
• Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams + acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Government / GDS / (url removed) domain experience is strongly preferred.

UX Designer with a proven track record of delivering market leading design for web apps ideally gained working in a fast paced, e-commerce environment is sought by a market leading e-commerce brand based in central Birmingham.

This UX Designer will be joining a team of multi disciplinary digital professionals who are entering an exciting phase of growth affording this UX Designer great day to day variety in an autonomous forward-thinking environment.

On a day to day this UX Designer will use their responsive web design experience and basic front end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to not only add new energy and direction to existing projects but also act as a key stakeholder working closely with the development team to help shape a cohesive development & design strategy for an upcoming product releases.

This role would suit a UX Designer with a couple of years commercial experience who is looking for a step up into a role with national impact and extensive progression opportunities.

This UX Designer based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills:

• Exposure to concept creation tools - Balsamiq, Invision, Adobe Creative suite etc
• experience working within e-commerce or retail
• A strong portfolio of user centric, responsive and well researched design for software & web applications
• An understanding of front end development HTML, CSS, JavaScript would be useful
• A real passion for working in a scrum driven, agile team
• A solid understanding of UX best practice
• A wider appreciation of current design trends
• Stakeholder management experience

In return for your hard work this UX Designer will receive:

• Starting salary of up to £65,000
• Bonus scheme
• Long term hybrid working (3 days a week on-site in Birmingham city centre)
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Personal development scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Private pension
• Fast paced, autonomous culture with extensive growth potential
• Regular remuneration reviews

So if you are UX Designer and want to play a lead role in the design output of a market then please click ‘APPLY NOW’.
Birmingham
UX Designer - User research, Photoshop, User Experience, ABtesting, Adobe XD Wireframing , agile, scrum, responsive, e-commerce

Role Title: Service Designer Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford, Hybrid 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to 483 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary One Login are looking to accelerate all phases of Delivery Work and need a strong Service Designer to support and drive this request. Responsibilities will also include being a Lead Service Designer and working closely with the other Service Designers in One Login, providing guidance and support. Activities will include Research users and journeys, understand business needs, explore the current service, identify constraints, review dependencies are work closely with stakeholders. We are looking for clear problem statements, refined scope, assumptions, documented user needs, options on how to address problems and support to feed into an end of discovery report. We're looking for people who challenge the status quo and are constantly looking to shape their working environment to make it an exciting, fun and interesting place to work. Keeping things fresh is something we encourage in our working practices, but the culture of continuous improvement is equally as important in our technical approach to building and delivering modern digital services. As a valued team member, your knowledge and experiences will be used to help the team deliver successfully. Service Designer role (or experienced Interaction Designer) to create user journey maps and service blueprints and visualises the problem space and opportunities. Working with the One Login programme on supporting the overall Design changes needed within the many phases of One Login work that we must deliver over the next few years. Helping shaping delivery for the team, working closely with UX & Build teams, improving the team's ways of working and providing output to feed into the stakeholder updates / reports. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!