Design Lead at Marloo | London

Marloo builds tools for financial advisers, aiming to simplify complex decisions and improve effectiveness. Many current solutions fall short of what advisers truly need. Marloo is developing an AI partner that offers more than just note-taking, providing infrastructure the industry has long awaited. With backing from Blackbird Ventures (early investors in Canva), Marloo has rapidly expanded, now supporting over 650 firms across six countries and maintaining extremely low client churn. This momentum points to a meaningful shift in the financial advisory sector. Role overview This Design Lead position sits at the intersection of product design and innovation. Financial advice software has often lacked in usability and visual appeal, and Marloo is determined to raise the standard. As the first full-time designer, collaborate directly with co-founders Hardy and Shak, as well as the engineering team. Take ownership of all aspects of design, from crafting user experiences to building out the brand identity. Set the tone for how design influences both product decisions and company culture. The primary responsibility centers on product design: building an experience that helps advisers feel supported by a reliable partner. This role involves hands-on work, making judgment calls about when to seek outside expertise, and determining how to prioritize or delegate tasks. What you will do Product and user experience Lead design for Marloo's AI-powered product, ensuring complex features remain simple and intuitive. Collaborate closely with engineers and founders to deliver features that are both attractive and functional. Develop scalable design systems across Mac, iOS, and web platforms. Engage with users, including advisers, paraplanners, and support staff, to understand their needs, test features, and gather insights for ongoing improvements. Work across early-stage ideation (generating ideas and quick prototypes in Figma and Cursor) and refining details such as interactions, typography, and animations. Brand and visual identity Shape a brand identity that conveys trust, intelligence, and a human touch. Location This position is based in London.

Your RoleAs a Founding Engineer at Marloo in London, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product. Your responsibilities will include:End-to-End Full-Stack DevelopmentOwn and develop core product features, working seamlessly from backend infrastructure to engaging frontend experiences, prioritizing rapid delivery and continuous iteration.Architectural LeadershipEstablish sustainable technical patterns and make crucial architectural decisions that align with our growth trajectory. You will be the guiding authority on our codebase and influence our engineering culture significantly.Collaborative Product DevelopmentEngage directly with the founders to convert user feedback into innovative technical solutions. Your understanding of business needs and product development will be as essential as your technical skills.AI-Driven DevelopmentUtilize AI tools daily to enhance your development processes, from architecture to debugging. We expect you to be an adept user of the latest AI development technologies.

Marloo creates AI-powered tools designed for financial advisers, helping them guide clients through important financial decisions. With support from Blackbird Ventures, Marloo has quickly grown to serve over 650 firms across six countries in less than a year, earning strong retention among its partners. Role overview This is Marloo's first dedicated outbound Sales Development Representative position in London. The role centers on the UK mid-market, targeting firms with 6 to 50 advisers, about 550 companies in total. The SDR will lay the foundation for outbound sales, from building target lists and crafting outreach to designing the playbook that drives results. Teamwork is key. The SDR will coordinate closely with Georgia (events and partnerships) and Jack (UK go-to-market strategy) to align on territories. For larger accounts (10 or more advisers), the founding team takes over after the first demo. For smaller firms, the SDR manages the process through to closing. This position offers a clear growth path, with opportunities to move into Account Executive, Sales Lead, or other roles that match individual strengths. Key responsibilities Develop and execute Marloo's outbound sales strategy for the UK mid-market Manage target lists, create outreach plans, and build repeatable sales systems Use AI tools to streamline outreach and increase demo bookings Lead initial demos and close deals for smaller firms Hand off larger firm leads to the founding team after demos Share insights on market feedback, objections, competitor activity, and effective messaging What makes a strong fit Background in outbound sales, whether through formal training or hands-on experience at an early-stage company Coachable, ambitious, and competitive, with a thoughtful approach Comfortable with phone outreach and able to make cold calls feel natural Prefers action and direct outreach over meetings Regularly uses AI tools to improve productivity Location: London

Marloo creates AI-powered solutions that help financial advisers guide their clients through key financial choices. Backed by Blackbird Ventures, Marloo has rapidly onboarded more than 650 firms across six countries in under a year, maintaining low churn. The team is growing to support this momentum. Role overview The Growth Lead will shape Marloo’s go-to-market approach. This position centers on designing and running experiments, measuring outcomes, and helping scale what proves effective. The role combines hands-on execution with the chance to help build the team as Marloo expands. Collaboration with co-founders Hardy and Shak is a core part of the day-to-day work. Main responsibilities Design and run growth experiments across channels, segments, and messaging. Identify and double down on strategies that deliver results, and stop those that do not. Emphasize clear, honest measurement over vanity metrics. Building growth systems Curate and enrich lead lists using tools such as Clay, Apollo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Set up outbound infrastructure, including sequences, automation, attribution, and dashboards. Use AI tools to accelerate experiment deployment. Market engagement Lead introductory and discovery calls to refine messaging and qualify leads. Manage full-cycle sales for early-stage deals when needed. Share feedback to improve Marloo’s ideal customer profile, pitch, and positioning. Accountability Own growth metrics and ensure alignment with broader business goals. This position is based in London.

What You'll DoDeliver Engaging Product DemonstrationsConduct large-scale product demonstrations, tailoring value propositions to meet the unique requirements of potential clients, effectively converting warm prospects into loyal customers.Oversee Customer OnboardingGuide new users from the signup process through to achieving their initial value, instilling confidence and addressing any barriers they may encounter.Enhance Conversion and Retention RatesSupport customers in transitioning from trial to paid subscriptions by showcasing return on investment (ROI) and ensuring they continue to receive value from our products.Foster Market EngagementImplement innovative engagement strategies through events, webinars, customer advocacy, and outreach initiatives to build traction in the market.Address Key ChallengesTake ownership of outcomes across go-to-market, operational activities, product development, and talent acquisition, initiating manual experiments prior to broader implementation.

Join Shawbrook as a Lead Product Designer in the heart of London. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design and development of innovative product solutions that enhance user experience and drive customer satisfaction. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will define design strategies, create impactful prototypes, and lead design reviews to ensure our products meet the highest standards of usability and aesthetics.

About UsAt Humaans, we are revolutionizing workplace infrastructure with cutting-edge software tailored for fast-scaling, globally-operating companies. Our journey began with a robust record-keeping system and has evolved into a comprehensive platform that empowers organizations to navigate HR, IT, Finance, and Operations with agility and confidence. Our agentic AI layer, Athena, transcends traditional data management, enabling intelligent orchestration and seamless workflow connections. We partner with innovative teams across Europe and the US, from AI-driven startups such as Lovable and Poolside to established companies like Quantexa and LinkedIn. With $20 million raised from esteemed investors and founders, we invite you to join our ambitious team at a pivotal moment in our growth and industry transformation.Your Day-to-DayLead and manage various product initiatives from ideation to launch.Drive strategic decisions regarding product direction and vision.Craft seamless, elegant user experiences that address our customers' most pressing challenges.Translate business objectives into actionable product features that meet user needs.Collaborate closely with engineering teams to simplify complex technical architectures into intuitive user interfaces.

Join Wise as a Product Design Lead focused on our Receive team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead innovative design solutions and enhance user experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the design strategy and improve the functionality of our products.

Join Artsy as a Lead Product Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping our innovative design strategies. You will be responsible for leading design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and creating user-centered designs that enhance our platform's user experience. Your expertise will drive the visual and functional aspects of our products, ensuring they are not only beautiful but also intuitive and effective.

Join Frasers Group as a Product Design Lead, where your creativity and leadership will drive the development of innovative product designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences and ensure our products meet the highest quality standards.

Role Overview Utility Warehouse is looking for a Lead Service Designer based in London. This role focuses on shaping how customers experience our services, with a strong emphasis on practical, user-focused design. The Lead Service Designer guides the design process and ensures each service feels coherent and connected, whether customers interact online, by phone, or in person. What You Will Do Lead the service design process from concept through implementation Work closely with teams across the company to turn complex requirements into clear, usable services Champion a user-centric approach in every stage of service development Help ensure our services work smoothly across all platforms and touchpoints Collaboration This position works alongside product managers, engineers, and other specialists to deliver service solutions that are both intuitive and engaging. The Lead Service Designer acts as a bridge between teams, translating big ideas into real experiences for customers.

About the Role Faculty is hiring a Lead Product Designer in London. This role shapes product solutions and influences design direction across projects. The Lead Product Designer works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver user-focused designs that support engagement and satisfaction.

Join Wise as a Group Design Lead - Discovery in London, where you will lead innovative design projects that drive our vision of making international money transfers fast, transparent, and affordable. This role is perfect for a creative leader who is passionate about user-centered design and enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

WHY CHOOSE BIGLIGHT?About UsAt Biglight, we are a premier experience design agency dedicated to empowering top B2C and B2B brands to create extraordinary customer experiences that yield significant commercial results. Our expertise lies in integrating UX, design, insights, and experimentation, enabling our clients — including renowned organizations like The North Face, ASDA, and M&S — to unlock new value.We pride ourselves on being a people-centric organization, fueled by talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference. We prioritize hiring exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds and strive to cultivate an environment conducive to professional growth while delivering outstanding results for our clients.As the Lead UX Designer, you will serve as a senior individual contributor with strategic influence, spearheading complex projects and enhancing experience design. You will play a key role in defining frameworks, advocating for design thinking, and illustrating how user-centered methodologies drive measurable business success.What’s in it for YouIn this role, you will maintain and advance practice-level standards for experience and service design, ensuring alignment with client goals. You will embody the benchmark for excellence within the Experience Design team, showcasing how design impacts commercial success.Your contributions will include refining research frameworks (both qualitative and quantitative), service design methodologies (from journey mapping to service blueprints), and change management strategies (process design and organizational change), creating the optimal conditions for impactful outcomes.We value a customer-centric approach while maintaining a strong business acumen.Lead with InfluenceYou will inspire and empower your colleagues, nurturing a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Your leadership will contribute to fostering a proactive leadership culture within the business, mentoring team members and creating an environment where excellent ideas flourish.Build Trusting RelationshipsWorking closely with senior client stakeholders, you will earn their trust by delivering work that marries creative ambition with strategic clarity.Your efforts will bolster Biglight’s reputation as a partner that designs innovative services, experiences, and processes that transform business operations.

Role Overview Zoopla is looking for a Lead Product Designer based in London. This role leads the design vision and execution across several product areas, starting with the ongoing development of Zoopla’s Search functionality. What You Will Do Shape and drive the design strategy for key product domains, with an initial focus on Search. Work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to set direction and ensure design supports business goals. Identify opportunities for improvement and set clear design trajectories that deliver measurable impact. Influence product strategy and prioritization at a senior level, ensuring design is central to decision-making. Advocate for design as a driver of growth, conversion, and long-term customer satisfaction. Go beyond responding to briefs by proactively shaping product strategies and contributing to high-level discussions. Leadership and Team Development Mentor and support a small team of designers, encouraging creativity and skill growth. Establish scalable design practices that improve team performance and consistency. Set benchmarks for design quality and foster cross-functional collaboration. Location This position is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

Join our innovative team at Fresha as a Product Designer, where your creativity and skills will help shape the future of our platform. As a Product Designer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design user-centric solutions that enhance the customer experience. Your role will involve creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that bring ideas to life.You will be expected to utilize your understanding of user experience, usability principles, and design best practices to craft intuitive interfaces. This is an exciting opportunity to influence product direction and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Lyst is a premier global fashion shopping platform, established in London in 2010, serving over 160 million shoppers annually. We curate an unparalleled collection of premium and luxury fashion items from 27,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers, all in one convenient location. In 2025, Lyst became part of Zozo, the operator of Zozotown, Japan's foremost fashion e-commerce platform. This strategic alliance heralds a new chapter for Lyst as we enhance our vision and collaboratively leverage AI and technology to redefine the future of fashion shopping.At Lyst, our customer-centric approach is paramount, delivering a search and discovery experience infused with inspiration, fulfillment, and personalization. While we celebrate the beauty of fashion, we recognize that the shopping experience can often be less than enjoyable. Through innovative technology, insightful data, and creative flair, we strive to instill joy, expand choices, and minimize shopping frustrations. Our mission is to empower fashion shoppers to make informed choices while helping our fashion partners connect with the right audiences, solidifying our position as the leading destination for every fashion enthusiast.Position Overview: Product Design LeadWe are on the lookout for a Product Design Lead to elevate the quality, coherence, and uniqueness of our product experience. This role is critical in accelerating the transformation of strong ideas into tangible outcomes.This is a leadership role, distinct from an individual contributor position at the squad level. You will guide a small team of Product Designers alongside a Senior UX Researcher, partnering closely with Product and Engineering leadership. The Product team will focus on commercial intent, while Engineering will ensure feasibility and execution. You will be accountable for the integrity, clarity, and effectiveness of the user experience across various squads.Key Responsibilities:1. Experience Direction, Quality, and ImpactYou will oversee the standard of user experience throughout the product ecosystem.Your Tasks Include:Initiating high-impact projects at the early stages, before a clear direction is established.Ensuring that key journeys, particularly in discovery and conversion, are intentional, distinct, and commercially viable.Defining clear experience principles and quality benchmarks.Mitigating incremental drift that can compromise coherence over time.Integrating research meaningfully into product decisions.Should the user experience become fragmented, generic, or reactive, you are expected to recalibrate the direction.2. Velocity through Improved Decision-MakingYour role involves eliminating ambiguity that may hinder team progress.Your Tasks Include:Bolstering problem framing to ensure teams are building the right solutions.Enhancing discovery and prototyping methodologies to facilitate earlier decision-making.Clarifying cross-functional trade-offs between ambition, feasibility, and commercial priorities.Minimizing late-stage design revisions through stronger upfront alignment.

The Core team is responsible for creating foundational experiences that span onboarding, daily investing, and long-term wealth accumulation. Our aim is to make these experiences straightforward, trustworthy, and intuitive, even when the financial products involved are intricate. We are seeking a Senior Product Designer to spearhead impactful enhancements across these vital experiences within a dynamic and ownership-driven product landscape. You will address significant, ambiguous challenges swiftly and develop solutions that foster clarity, instill confidence, and promote sustained engagement. Your focus will be on achieving impactful outcomes, not just executing tasks.

At StudioXAG, we design vibrant spaces that narrate impactful stories.As a B Corp-certified creative studio with locations in London and Amsterdam, we champion the idea of business serving as a force for positive change.We curate thrilling experiences for some of the globe's most recognizable brands, crafting narratives that resonate worldwide. Our diverse team, comprising conceptual innovators, imaginative creators, and curious makers, is the heartbeat of our studio.We are eager to welcome talented individuals who share our passion.Who We're Seeking:We are on the lookout for proficient and passionate Technical Designers who are driven to produce exceptional work.The ideal candidate should possess:A wealth of experience in rapidly creating and interpreting high-quality fabrication drawings.In-depth expertise in CNC processes and the ability to generate corresponding drawings.A keen interest across various design disciplines, complemented by hands-on experience and knowledge in multiple design practices.A comprehensive understanding of fabrication, material properties, and assembly methodologies.Key Responsibilities:You will play a crucial role in supporting a dedicated team within our production department, overseeing the daily fabrication of projects in our workshop. The nature of the work is dynamic and engaging, allowing exploration of a wide array of materials and finishes.Reporting to the Lead Technical Designer, your role will involve collaborating with our Production and Design teams to bring our designs to fruition.Providing technical and construction guidance across various projects, addressing challenges as they arise.Facilitating communication between creative design and fabrication.Generating technical drawings and CAD/CAM files for relevant processes.Troubleshooting technical issues, specifying materials, fasteners, and manufacturing methods.Ensuring the delivery of comprehensive technical drawings to both our in-house construction team and external contractors.Working closely with Project and Production Managers on project budgets and estimates to uphold both technical and creative integrity.Overseeing quality control on production tasks.Engaging with suppliers and Project Managers to ensure smooth communication and project tracking where necessary.Presenting technical designs to the broader team with confidence.Work Location: This position is based full-time at our East London studio. Our standard working hours are 9 AM to 6 PM, but we offer flexible working arrangements, including an unofficial early finish at 5 PM on Fridays.

Join Our Team!Welcome to Thinkingbox, the agency where ideas come to life! We specialize in creating groundbreaking digital experiences, engaging content, and memorable social interactions. Collaborating with top-tier brands in sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology, we ensure that the visionaries behind our projects are also the creators. Our vibrant culture fosters collaboration and creativity, from office dogs to Thursday happy hours, making our workspace both inviting and dynamic. Every year, we encourage our team to embark on a month-long journey to broaden their horizons—whether it’s in another office or soaking up the sun on a beach in Mexico—bringing new perspectives and inspiration back to the team.About the RoleAs Thinkingbox London expands, we are on the lookout for a talented junior-to-midweight designer who possesses a keen aesthetic sense, solid design fundamentals, and the drive to elevate our work from good to exceptional. If you have a passion for typography, innovative concepts, and creating intuitive systems that resonate, you will thrive in our team.