Product Designer (Edtech)

TL;DR

Product Designer (Edtech): Shaping and launching a new module within the core school management information system with an accent on defining problems, validating solutions, and creating impactful user experiences. Focus on data-driven design decisions, translating complex workflows, and evolving the design system.

Location: UK remote

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Company

Arbor is on a mission to transform the way schools work for the better, providing school management tools to over 7,000 schools and trusts.

What you will do

• Define problems, generate hypotheses, and validate solutions through iterative design processes.
• Develop a deep understanding of user needs, business objectives, and the education sector.
• Plan, conduct, and analyze quantitative and qualitative user research to make data-driven decisions.
• Translate complex workflows and requirements into simple, effective, and scalable user experiences.
• Design and prototype wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity UI mockups.
• Maintain and evolve the design system to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong experience in user-centered design processes, from research to final execution.
• Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.
• Strong decision-making skills, adaptability, and the ability to influence teams.
• A proactive approach to learning and applying new design methodologies.
• A curious and collaborative mindset and experience working with remote teams.
• Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Culture & Benefits

• A dedicated wellbeing team with initiatives such as mindfulness, lunch & learns, and mental health support.
• 32 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and enhanced maternity/adoption (20 weeks full pay) and paternity (6 weeks full pay) leave.
• Life Assurance (3x annual salary), Private Dental Insurance with Bupa, and comprehensive wellness benefit by AIG Smart Health.
• Salary sacrifice Pension provided by Scottish Widows.
• Access to services like Calm and Bippit (financial wellbeing coaching).
• Flexible working and social committees that plan team, office, and company-wide events.
• Dedicated professional development training budget and opportunity to volunteer for a charity for a day each year.

Hiring process

• Phone screen
• 1st stage interview
• 2nd stage interview