Product Designer

About KEY ESG:

At KEY ESG, we’re transforming ESG reporting with a product that has already achieved product-market fit, a strong customer base, and impressively high NRR. As we prepare to scale both our team and revenue, we’re seeking a Product Designer with proven startup experience who can shape and scale our design function while driving strategic product growth.

The Role:

As our Product Designer, you will be joining a company at a pivotal stage—where your work will directly influence the evolution of our product design processes and contribute to overall revenue growth. We’re looking for someone who has not only excelled in a scaling startup environment but has been an integral part of that journey. At KEY ESG, you’ll blend UX research, competitive analysis, and strategic design thinking to build a robust, scalable design framework that propels our next phase of success.

What You’ll Do:

Lead Strategic UX Research & Testing:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify user needs, pain points, and opportunities for innovation.
• Design and execute usability tests, interviews, and surveys to generate actionable insights that inform design decisions.

Perform Competitive & Market Analysis:

• Monitor industry trends and competitor strategies to position KEY ESG as a leader in ESG reporting.
• Utilize market insights to create differentiated design solutions that enhance user engagement.

Establish Scalable Design Processes:

• Define, implement, and refine design processes and frameworks that support rapid scaling of our product and team.
• Develop guidelines and best practices to ensure a consistent and high-quality user experience as we grow.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally:

• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and key stakeholders to align design with business objectives and user needs.
• Contribute to product strategy discussions, ensuring that design choices directly drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Design & Prototyping:

• Develop clear, effective wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that articulate innovative design concepts.
• Iterate quickly in response to feedback, balancing creative vision with technical feasibility.

Who We’re Looking For:

Experience & Expertise:

• Proven track record as a Product or UX Designer (4+ years of experience) within a startup that successfully scaled—demonstrable experience being part of the scaling process is essential.
• Strong expertise in UX research, user testing, and competitive analysis.
• Hands-on experience in establishing design processes that have supported rapid team growth and increased revenue.
• Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Suite).
• A portfolio showcasing end-to-end design processes, from research and ideation through to implementation and iteration.

Mindset & Attributes:

• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to shifting priorities during rapid growth.
• A proactive, strategic thinker who is passionate about creating impactful user experiences and driving business success.
• An individual who is excited by the opportunity to build processes from the ground up and shape the future of ESG reporting.

Why Join KEY ESG?

High Impact & Ownership:

• Take a central role in scaling a product that’s already making waves in the ESG space.
• Build and refine the design processes that will drive our next phase of growth and revenue.

Growth & Learning:

• Thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment that encourages continuous learning and innovative problem-solving.
• Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to transforming ESG reporting and creating real-world impact.

Mission-Driven Culture:

• Align your career with a mission to empower businesses through superior ESG reporting solutions.
• Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive work environment where your contributions directly shape our success.

Great Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary at or above industry average: £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience and expertise
• MacBook Pro (or equivalent for anyone who prefers other equipment)
• Strong hybrid culture with UK off-sites twice a year and ongoing 1x a month in-person meetings
• Opportunity to get in at the start and have impact on People & Planet from day 1
• 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme
• AXA private healthcare
• Pension Contribution