12 of 12 Design Thinking Jobs in the North West

As a Service Designer, you will be joining the growing and exciting Digital Factory community who are continually sharing knowledge and expertise. We are all passionate about user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. Working at Capgemini Invent would give you opportunities to develop and grow, working with major clients … do Maximise the value we deliver for our clients right from the inception to real life application of Service Design. Support our clients through the end-to-end service design process to design and develop innovative products and services. This process will be all the way from ideation and inception through to solution build and testing. Champion user … centricity - with a set of tools and methods you can draw upon to embed design thinking/user-centricity Work on new ideas and work alongside solution team to design and develop innovative products and services Use current and emerging trends to identify and lead improvements to existing services as well as introduce innovative and industry first More ❯

SaaS platforms across Health & Safety , HR , and Compliance . You’ll bring clarity to complexity, raise the bar for quality, and support the personal and professional growth of our design team. As our most senior hands-on designer, you'll shape meaningful product experiences while also nurturing team craft, guiding design rituals, and improving design operations. You … ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers - blending leadership with end-to-end execution. What You’ll Do Product Design Lead design across key strategic initiatives from discovery through delivery. Translate complex business workflows into elegant, user-focused experiences - with a mobile-first mindset where it matters most. Own and evolve interaction design, information architecture … and visual design. Run collaborative workshops to align stakeholders across product and engineering. Design Leadership Act as a mentor, coach, and role model to designers across the team. Facilitate weekly design critiques and 1:1s to strengthen quality and consistency. Champion design thinking to guide how we prioritise, experiment, and build. Design Operations & Systems Partner More ❯

SaaS platforms across Health & Safety , HR , and Compliance . You’ll bring clarity to complexity, raise the bar for quality, and support the personal and professional growth of our design team. As our most senior hands-on designer, you'll shape meaningful product experiences while also nurturing team craft, guiding design rituals, and improving design operations. You … ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers - blending leadership with end-to-end execution. What You’ll Do Product Design Lead design across key strategic initiatives from discovery through delivery. Translate complex business workflows into elegant, user-focused experiences - with a mobile-first mindset where it matters most. Own and evolve interaction design, information architecture … and visual design. Run collaborative workshops to align stakeholders across product and engineering. Design Leadership Act as a mentor, coach, and role model to designers across the team. Facilitate weekly design critiques and 1:1s to strengthen quality and consistency. Champion design thinking to guide how we prioritise, experiment, and build. Design Operations & Systems Partner More ❯

SaaS platforms across Health & Safety , HR , and Compliance . You’ll bring clarity to complexity, raise the bar for quality, and support the personal and professional growth of our design team. As our most senior hands-on designer, you'll shape meaningful product experiences while also nurturing team craft, guiding design rituals, and improving design operations. You … ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers - blending leadership with end-to-end execution. What You’ll Do Product Design Lead design across key strategic initiatives from discovery through delivery. Translate complex business workflows into elegant, user-focused experiences - with a mobile-first mindset where it matters most. Own and evolve interaction design, information architecture … and visual design. Run collaborative workshops to align stakeholders across product and engineering. Design Leadership Act as a mentor, coach, and role model to designers across the team. Facilitate weekly design critiques and 1:1s to strengthen quality and consistency. Champion design thinking to guide how we prioritise, experiment, and build. Design Operations & Systems Partner More ❯

SaaS platforms across Health & Safety , HR , and Compliance . You’ll bring clarity to complexity, raise the bar for quality, and support the personal and professional growth of our design team. As our most senior hands-on designer, you'll shape meaningful product experiences while also nurturing team craft, guiding design rituals, and improving design operations. You … ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers - blending leadership with end-to-end execution. What You’ll Do Product Design Lead design across key strategic initiatives from discovery through delivery. Translate complex business workflows into elegant, user-focused experiences - with a mobile-first mindset where it matters most. Own and evolve interaction design, information architecture … and visual design. Run collaborative workshops to align stakeholders across product and engineering. Design Leadership Act as a mentor, coach, and role model to designers across the team. Facilitate weekly design critiques and 1:1s to strengthen quality and consistency. Champion design thinking to guide how we prioritise, experiment, and build. Design Operations & Systems Partner More ❯

The User Researcher will play a pivotal role in delivering actionable insights that shape effective digital services focused on real user needs. Acting as an advocate for needs-based design, design thinking, and service design, they will champion best-practice user research and mentor others in the discipline. Working as part of a growing Experience Design … to millions of people. The team takes pride in designing with integrity - prioritising positive user experiences over marketing gimmicks or dark patterns. Key responsibilities Lead, plan, develop, and conduct design research using the most suitable methods for each project. Produce robust, data-driven artefacts that inform design decisions. Collaborate with client teams to deliver relevant and practical research … plans. Apply both qualitative and quantitative research techniques effectively. Provide coaching and guidance to other researchers. Demonstrate a sound understanding of information architecture, interaction design, and visual design principles. Operate effectively within Agile delivery environments. Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all organisational levels. Apply strong commercial awareness to all activities. Manage stakeholder relationships with confidence and professionalism. Desirable More ❯

Service Designer - Consultant (SC cleared)Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Service Designer with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client … sites required on occasion and you will need to hold current security clearance. The RoleAs a Service Designer you will champion inclusive design practices throughout project lifecycles, ensuring solutions are accessible to as many users as possible. This includes engaging with diverse user research, applying accessibility guidelines and legislation, and advocating for inclusive design principles in your deliverables.The … Responsibilities* Maximise the value from the inception to real life application of Service Design. * Support clients through the end-to-end service design process to design and develop innovative products and services. This process will be all the way from ideation and inception through to solution build and testing. * Champion user-centricity - with a set of tools and More ❯

Service Designer - Consultant (SC cleared) Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Service Designer with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client … sites required on occasion and you will need to hold current security clearance. The Role As a Service Designer you will champion inclusive design practices throughout project lifecycles, ensuring solutions are accessible to as many users as possible. This includes engaging with diverse user research, applying accessibility guidelines and legislation, and advocating for inclusive design principles in your … deliverables. The Responsibilities * Maximise the value from the inception to real life application of Service Design. * Support clients through the end-to-end service design process to design and develop innovative products and services. This process will be all the way from ideation and inception through to solution build and testing. * Champion user-centricity - with a set of More ❯

You'll be responsible for designing consistent, effortless, digital experiences. We're looking for someone who demonstrates creative and analytical thinking and delivers effective UX/UI solutions. You'll have an eye for visual interaction design, coupled with excellent communication skills to champion UX thinking with product owners and developers. You'll also have the ability … solutions that solve customer problems and move business metrics Ensure the UX process is followed, and decisions are made based on research and data Able to measure success of design work Support the delivery of product roadmaps, working with the Product Owners and Dev teams Ensure a smooth handover to development and ensure what is developed matches the design … in the wider industry Contribute to growing a customer-centric culture by helping the business understand what UX/UI is and how we add value Contribute to the design system by creating and documenting components to be used throughout the digital experience What do I need in order to deliver in the role? You have a strong understanding More ❯

Head of Design – eCommerce 📍 Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week in office) | 💼 Permanent | 💷 Competitive Salary We’re looking for a Head of Design to lead a small creative team within a fast-paced, data-driven eCommerce agency. You’ll take ownership of all design delivery across a portfolio of clients, working on everything from high-performing Shopify … storefronts to internal brand projects. With a small design team to manage, you’ll shape how design drives results, balancing hands-on design (around 60%) with leadership, mentoring and client-facing work. What you’ll be doing: Leading, mentoring and scaling a multidisciplinary design team Owning creative direction across client projects & internal brand assets Turning CRO … insights into high-converting designs across UI and UX Guiding clients through discovery, scoping and design strategy conversations What we’re looking for: 5+ years in UI/UX design Leadership/mentoring experience in either agency or in-house settings Strong balance of creative vision, user-first design thinking, and commercial awareness Fast-paced mindset More ❯

Head of Design – eCommerce 📍 Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week in office) | 💼 Permanent | 💷 Competitive Salary We’re looking for a Head of Design to lead a small creative team within a fast-paced, data-driven eCommerce agency. You’ll take ownership of all design delivery across a portfolio of clients, working on everything from high-performing Shopify … storefronts to internal brand projects. With a small design team to manage, you’ll shape how design drives results, balancing hands-on design (around 60%) with leadership, mentoring and client-facing work. What you’ll be doing: Leading, mentoring and scaling a multidisciplinary design team Owning creative direction across client projects & internal brand assets Turning CRO … insights into high-converting designs across UI and UX Guiding clients through discovery, scoping and design strategy conversations What we’re looking for: 5+ years in UI/UX design Leadership/mentoring experience in either agency or in-house settings Strong balance of creative vision, user-first design thinking, and commercial awareness Fast-paced mindset More ❯

Head of Design – eCommerce 📍 Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week in office) | 💼 Permanent | 💷 Competitive Salary We’re looking for a Head of Design to lead a small creative team within a fast-paced, data-driven eCommerce agency. You’ll take ownership of all design delivery across a portfolio of clients, working on everything from high-performing Shopify … storefronts to internal brand projects. With a small design team to manage, you’ll shape how design drives results, balancing hands-on design (around 60%) with leadership, mentoring and client-facing work. What you’ll be doing: Leading, mentoring and scaling a multidisciplinary design team Owning creative direction across client projects & internal brand assets Turning CRO … insights into high-converting designs across UI and UX Guiding clients through discovery, scoping and design strategy conversations What we’re looking for: 5+ years in UI/UX design Leadership/mentoring experience in either agency or in-house settings Strong balance of creative vision, user-first design thinking, and commercial awareness Fast-paced mindset More ❯