23 of 23 Design Thinking Jobs in Central London

focus on customer relationships The role: The team is building a new platform to enable the efficient, secure and controlled sharing of data. You will work as a Service Design expert with proficient experience in the Human Centered Design Process, defining and documenting: Conducting and facilitating design thinking workshops User research & user testing when required Define … and develop user flows, journey maps Define and develop service design blueprints Information and data flows that interact with users Work with UX, UI and technical development teams to develop the experience Experience with working with data platforms and data marketplaces is highly desirable What does a day in the life look like for a Senior Service Designer? Define … plan, execute and deliver actionable service design, journey maps and documentation with a focus on research, experience architecture, ensuring frictionless experiences for users. You will oversee the Service Design and research aspects of the program, working with stakeholders to understand, define and design the journey’s for users across the data products. As an experienced UX & Service More ❯

focus on customer relationships The role: The team is building a new platform to enable the efficient, secure and controlled sharing of data. You will work as a Service Design expert with proficient experience in the Human Centered Design Process, defining and documenting: Conducting and facilitating design thinking workshops User research & user testing when required Define … and develop user flows, journey maps Define and develop service design blueprints Information and data flows that interact with users Work with UX, UI and technical development teams to develop the experience Experience with working with data platforms and data marketplaces is highly desirable What does a day in the life look like for a Senior Service Designer? Define … plan, execute and deliver actionable service design, journey maps and documentation with a focus on research, experience architecture, ensuring frictionless experiences for users. You will oversee the Service Design and research aspects of the program, working with stakeholders to understand, define and design the journey’s for users across the data products. As an experienced UX & Service More ❯

them to successfully align their business strategy with the latest product management practices and technology capabilities. You will be dedicated to helping clients build more effective product organizations, and design, build, and evolve successful digital products and services that improve people’s lives and deliver substantial business results. IF YOU ARE Showing at least 7 years of experience in … product strategy, product transformation, or digital consulting An expert in product operational models and product strategy consulting Proficient in applying modern product and design frameworks, such as service design, design thinking, working backwards, design sprints, etc. Curious about technology and its potential to strengthen businesses’ competitive position in the market A skilled presenter and storyteller … the adoption of organizational change essential for delivering a continuously evolving, innovative set of digital offerings Run research, facilitate ideation sessions in line with market the best product and design practices, own digital product or service strategy definition and oversee the successful execution Lead clients through their product organization transformation journey by aligning company business ambitions with organizational design More ❯

them to successfully align their business strategy with the latest product management practices and technology capabilities. You will be dedicated to helping clients build more effective product organizations, and design, build, and evolve successful digital products and services that improve people’s lives and deliver substantial business results. IF YOU ARE Showing at least 7 years of experience in … product strategy, product transformation, or digital consulting An expert in product operational models and product strategy consulting Proficient in applying modern product and design frameworks, such as service design, design thinking, working backwards, design sprints, etc. Curious about technology and its potential to strengthen businesses’ competitive position in the market A skilled presenter and storyteller … the adoption of organizational change essential for delivering a continuously evolving, innovative set of digital offerings Run research, facilitate ideation sessions in line with market the best product and design practices, own digital product or service strategy definition and oversee the successful execution Lead clients through their product organization transformation journey by aligning company business ambitions with organizational design 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 ❯

programme focused on building a new platform that enables secure, efficient, and controlled sharing of data across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on UX design with strategic service design , helping shape user journeys, service blueprints, and experiences for data products and marketplaces. This is an initial 6-month Fixed Term Contact (with possibility … Hybrid: 2 days a week in Central London – no flex. MUST HAVE... – Recent experience on banking projects – Recent experience working on enterprise level apps and services – Service Design experience THE ROLE Lead and facilitate design thinking workshops and discovery sessions Conduct user research and testing, and translate findings into actionable design outputs Create user journeys, service … UI, and development teams to bring designs into delivery Work closely with product owners and business stakeholders to identify needs, reduce friction, and simplify complex journeys Champion user-centred design principles across the programme, embedding design governance and standards THE CANDIDATE Financial services background , ideally with data-driven platforms/programs 8+ years in digital design with More ❯

programme focused on building a new platform that enables secure, efficient, and controlled sharing of data across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on UX design with strategic service design , helping shape user journeys, service blueprints, and experiences for data products and marketplaces. This is an initial 6-month Fixed Term Contact (with possibility … Hybrid: 2 days a week in Central London – no flex. MUST HAVE... – Recent experience on banking projects – Recent experience working on enterprise level apps and services – Service Design experience THE ROLE Lead and facilitate design thinking workshops and discovery sessions Conduct user research and testing, and translate findings into actionable design outputs Create user journeys, service … UI, and development teams to bring designs into delivery Work closely with product owners and business stakeholders to identify needs, reduce friction, and simplify complex journeys Champion user-centred design principles across the programme, embedding design governance and standards THE CANDIDATE Financial services background , ideally with data-driven platforms/programs 8+ years in digital design with More ❯

to be working with a fast-growing learning consultancy that specialises in human-centred, creative approaches to workplace learning. With a focus on performance consulting, modern learning experiences, and design thinking, they deliver innovative solutions that truly change how people learn, work, and grow. It’s a rare opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale … project, partnering with a diverse team to design and deliver innovative, high-impact learning and development solutions. Role This is not a traditional L&D role; it's about applying modern learning principles to create scalable, user-centred learning that embeds growth directly into the flow of work. As the Learning Consultant, you’ll work directly with clients to … design and deliver end-to-end learning solutions that make a measurable impact. You’ll bring both creativity and commercial acumen, combining experience design with hands-on delivery, and the ability to spot opportunities and sell solutions in fast-paced corporate environments. Skillset required: Learning Experience Design: Proven ability to design and deliver engaging, human-centred More ❯

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: If you are excited about ownership, high standards and building neat solutions for complex problems then you are in the right … place. 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 More ❯

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: If you are excited about ownership, high standards and building neat solutions for complex problems then you are in the right … place. 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 More ❯

d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Uncover insights through market research and competitive analysis to shape product direction and identify opportunities for differentiation. Champion client needs using design thinking to develop innovative, user-centred solutions within your Smokeball portfolio. Define and deliver strategy, creating product roadmaps and blueprints that guide cross-functional teams and align with … with stakeholders, ensuring transparency on product progress, experimentation, and outcomes. What we are looking for: 4+ years in product management Proficient with product strategy tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Design Thinking, Behavioural Economics, Experimentation) Excellent communication and presentation skills Comfortable with a high-paced, evolving environment What's in it for you? 💵 Competitive Salary 🧘 Wellbeing allowance 💭 Be part … of a forward-thinking company that is transforming the legal industry. 🌴 Generous PTO 👪 Paid Parental Leave 🥡 Office Snacks 🧢 And of course...the SWAG! *Smokeball is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an open, welcoming environment for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship More ❯

d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Uncover insights through market research and competitive analysis to shape product direction and identify opportunities for differentiation. Champion client needs using design thinking to develop innovative, user-centred solutions within your Smokeball portfolio. Define and deliver strategy, creating product roadmaps and blueprints that guide cross-functional teams and align with … with stakeholders, ensuring transparency on product progress, experimentation, and outcomes. What we are looking for: 4+ years in product management Proficient with product strategy tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Design Thinking, Behavioural Economics, Experimentation) Excellent communication and presentation skills Comfortable with a high-paced, evolving environment What's in it for you? 💵 Competitive Salary 🧘 Wellbeing allowance 💭 Be part … of a forward-thinking company that is transforming the legal industry. 🌴 Generous PTO 👪 Paid Parental Leave 🥡 Office Snacks 🧢 And of course...the SWAG! *Smokeball is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an open, welcoming environment for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship More ❯

Service Designer 8 months Remote Active SC security clearance required Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Conduct user research and stakeholder interviews Map service journeys and identify pain points Design service blueprints and prototypes Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement service improvements Advocate for user-centred design across the organisation Strong facilitation and workshop skills Experience with service design tools (e.g., Miro, Smaply) Ability to translate insights into actionable design solutions Understanding of systems thinking and design thinking methodologies Excellent communication and storytelling abilities If you are interested in the role please apply More ❯

is seamless and impactful. You will be embedded in cross-functional tribes, collaborating with product managers and developers to bring our holistic customer experience vision to life. The role Design & Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile applications, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience. User Research: working with our researcher, conduct user research … usability testing to understand customer behaviour and pain points. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into user-centric designs. Visual Design: Develop cohesive design systems, including typography, colour schemes, and icons, that align with GRIDSERVE's brand guidelines. Iteration & Feedback: Use data-driven insights and feedback to iterate and … improve designs continually. Accessibility & Standards: Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and best practices for responsive design. You’ll bring Strong background in UX/UI design, preferably within a digital-first or product-centric environment. A robust portfolio that showcases digital-first UX projects, demonstrating design thinking and measurable impact. Experience & Expertise: Portfolio: Research More ❯

is seamless and impactful. You will be embedded in cross-functional tribes, collaborating with product managers and developers to bring our holistic customer experience vision to life. The role Design & Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile applications, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience. User Research: working with our researcher, conduct user research … usability testing to understand customer behaviour and pain points. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into user-centric designs. Visual Design: Develop cohesive design systems, including typography, colour schemes, and icons, that align with GRIDSERVE's brand guidelines. Iteration & Feedback: Use data-driven insights and feedback to iterate and … improve designs continually. Accessibility & Standards: Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and best practices for responsive design. You’ll bring Strong background in UX/UI design, preferably within a digital-first or product-centric environment. A robust portfolio that showcases digital-first UX projects, demonstrating design thinking and measurable impact. Experience & Expertise: Portfolio: Research More ❯

some of the most complex applications in financial services. What you’ll be doing Partner with our compliance teams to discover user needs and translate them into smart, scalable design solutions. Turn insights into journey maps, personas, prototypes, and wireframes that bring clarity to complexity. Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to shape product vision and delivery . … Champion design thinking, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. Be an advocate for modern design practices and help build a culture of learning, sharing, and continuous improvement. What we’re looking for 10+ years in UX/interaction design, ideally across complex web applications . Experience with AI-powered apps, workflows, or data visualisation … is a big plus. Proven track record in end-to-end product design : research → concepts → delivery. Strong communicator, able to explain not just what you designed, but why. A sharp eye for clean, accessible, responsive interfaces . Proficiency in Figma (bonus points if you’re comfortable in HTML/CSS/JS). Self-starter who knows how to More ❯

some of the most complex applications in financial services. What you’ll be doing Partner with our compliance teams to discover user needs and translate them into smart, scalable design solutions. Turn insights into journey maps, personas, prototypes, and wireframes that bring clarity to complexity. Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to shape product vision and delivery . … Champion design thinking, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. Be an advocate for modern design practices and help build a culture of learning, sharing, and continuous improvement. What we’re looking for 10+ years in UX/interaction design, ideally across complex web applications . Experience with AI-powered apps, workflows, or data visualisation … is a big plus. Proven track record in end-to-end product design : research → concepts → delivery. Strong communicator, able to explain not just what you designed, but why . A sharp eye for clean, accessible, responsive interfaces . Proficiency in Figma (bonus points if you’re comfortable in HTML/CSS/JS). Self-starter who knows how More ❯

Role As a Transformation Consultant , you will work with major airlines, hotels, transport operators, and hospitality brands to solve their most complex business challenges through a combination of strategic thinking, proof-of-concept development, and capability building. You will help clients discover the right problems to solve and build internal capabilities for sustained transformation. As a transformation consultant you … and organisational capability building. Key Responsibilities: Problem Discovery & Framing - Work with senior client executives to identify and articulate transformation opportunities that deliver measurable business impact. Proof of Concept Development - Design and deliver rapid prototypes and pilots that demonstrate value before large-scale investment. Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment - Build consensus across complex organisations, managing competing priorities and driving decision-making. Value … ROI models that secure executive buy-in and funding for transformation initiatives. Capability Building - Transfer knowledge and skills to client teams, ensuring sustainable transformation beyond project delivery. Strategic Blueprint Design - Define target operating models, customer journey maps, and transformation roadmaps that balance ambition with practical delivery. Workshop Design & Facilitation - Lead collaborative sessions that generate insights, align stakeholders, and More ❯

About the Company We’re looking for a talented Design Director to join our team and help lead a growing, multi-disciplinary studio. With an ambition to set new standards in creative excellence, we combine craft, collaboration, and a supportive culture to deliver high-impact work across digital, brand, and product. About the Role Act as a design leader within the studio, setting the standard for creativity, innovation, and project delivery. Responsibilities Provide direction and oversight across multiple design teams, spanning UX, UI, branding, strategy, motion, and web. Oversee the entire creative process, from discovery and concept development through to launch, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and on budget. Support and … mentor team members, from developing technical skills to building client management confidence. Lead design research, validation, and experimentation to inform and strengthen creative outputs. Run internal kick-offs, reviews, and retrospectives to maintain clarity and quality across projects. Contribute to team resource planning, daily standups, and company-wide updates. Line-manage senior designers, holding regular performance reviews and shaping More ❯

About the Company We’re looking for a talented Design Director to join our team and help lead a growing, multi-disciplinary studio. With an ambition to set new standards in creative excellence, we combine craft, collaboration, and a supportive culture to deliver high-impact work across digital, brand, and product. About the Role Act as a design leader within the studio, setting the standard for creativity, innovation, and project delivery. Responsibilities Provide direction and oversight across multiple design teams, spanning UX, UI, branding, strategy, motion, and web. Oversee the entire creative process, from discovery and concept development through to launch, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and on budget. Support and … mentor team members, from developing technical skills to building client management confidence. Lead design research, validation, and experimentation to inform and strengthen creative outputs. Run internal kick-offs, reviews, and retrospectives to maintain clarity and quality across projects. Contribute to team resource planning, daily standups, and company-wide updates. Line-manage senior designers, holding regular performance reviews and shaping More ❯

Team Collaboration Act as the primary bridge between stakeholders and engineering. Align business priorities with technical feasibility alongside the Head of Engineering. Work with UX to ensure user-centred design is embedded into delivery. Keep stakeholders engaged and informed through clear, regular updates. Process & Delivery Establish product delivery processes from the ground up. Maintain product roadmaps and release timelines. … or platform development experience. API integration, data flow, or SQL familiarity. Cloud knowledge (especially Azure ). Experience in startups or scale-ups. UX/UI principles and user-centred design thinking. Success Looks Like Development team needs fewer clarifications, delivering faster. Backlog is clear, prioritised, and aligned with business goals. Stakeholders are confident in progress and visibility. Major milestones More ❯

Team Collaboration Act as the primary bridge between stakeholders and engineering. Align business priorities with technical feasibility alongside the Head of Engineering. Work with UX to ensure user-centred design is embedded into delivery. Keep stakeholders engaged and informed through clear, regular updates. Process & Delivery Establish product delivery processes from the ground up. Maintain product roadmaps and release timelines. … or platform development experience. API integration, data flow, or SQL familiarity. Cloud knowledge (especially Azure ). Experience in startups or scale-ups. UX/UI principles and user-centred design thinking. Success Looks Like Development team needs fewer clarifications, delivering faster. Backlog is clear, prioritised, and aligned with business goals. Stakeholders are confident in progress and visibility. Major milestones More ❯

processes. Familiarity with PHP applications. Previous use of Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence). Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Attention to detail and strong architectural/design thinking. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to justify technology choices and drive continuous improvement. Performance Metrics Infrastructure performance & uptime and developer satisfaction. Backup coverage and disaster-recovery test … outcomes. Cost efficiency and timely project delivery. Why Join Us? Influence a cloud-first strategy in a dynamic financial technology environment. Work remotely with a collaborative, forward-thinking team. Opportunity to shape infrastructure for mission-critical systems serving global users. How to Apply Send your CV and a short cover letter to (url removed) with the subject line "Platform More ❯