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An opportunity to make a difference – Centrica's Hive, the UK's premier smart heating brand, is on the lookout for a talented Product Designer to join our web team. With a dominant market share in smart thermostats, Hive is at the forefront of the Net Zero challenge, aiding customers in reducing carbon emissions and saving money.

As a Product Designer, you will craft exceptional eCommerce experiences, tailored to meet customer needs and fit their unique home environments. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team of app and web designers, service designers, and UX researchers, all dedicated to the Hive mission. Your expertise will guide the design of digital experiences from the ground up, balancing user satisfaction with business objectives.

Your role involves active communication with stakeholders and leading the design process to ensure the creation of memorable and positive customer interactions. By joining us, you become a pivotal part of Hive's growth and our commitment to a Net Zero future. You will innovate and refine connected experiences within our Net Zero-line, empowering customers to manage their homes efficiently and embrace a sustainable lifestyle.

The Day to Day –

• Crafting and developing top-tier products and functionalities.
• Delving into customer insights via investigative research, practical usability assessments, and comprehensive data evaluation.
• Basing strategic choices on a solid foundation of both statistical figures and in-depth qualitative insights.
• Possessing stellar interpersonal communication abilities and adeptness in fostering professional relationships.
• Collaborating intimately with Product Management, Engineering, and Editorial divisions to deliver exceptional design outputs and user interfaces.
• Playing an active role in enhancing our design framework.
• Actively participating in the ongoing enhancement of team dynamics and operational methodologies.  

About you -

• Demonstrated expertise in product design, evidenced by an impressive portfolio and a history of successful project launches.
• Possesses a keen sense of curiosity, employing thorough research to grasp complex issues fully.
• Makes informed design choices based on both quantitative and qualitative research insights.
• Collaborates effectively with fellow designers, product managers, and technical teams, valuing teamwork.
• Exhibits excellent communication abilities and presentation acumen.
• Advocates for customer perspectives while maintaining a balance with business objectives.
• Skilled in using design and prototyping tools, with a preference for Figma.
• Brings experience in web animation to the table.
• Innovative thinker dedicated to advancing the brand with a digital-first approach.
• Well-versed in eCommerce and the principles of responsive design.
• Understands and applies web accessibility standards as per w3c guidelines.
• Enjoys a synergistic work relationship with developers, enhancing team productivity. 

What’s in it for you –

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
• Pension scheme.
• Company Funded Healthcare Plan.
• 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.

At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!

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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.