Product Designer

October 19, 2024
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Job Description

AnyVan makes moving anything anywhere, easier, more affordable and greener for everyone. With Over 8 million customers across the UK and Europe since our launch over a decade ago, we’re proud to be known as the largest, fastest growing tech company in the logistics industry.

Like many popular marketplaces, we’re asset light – i.e., we don’t own any vehicles or employ any drivers. We work with our transport partners and use technology to disrupt the entire delivery and moving process to optimise the most efficient journeys.

Sustainability is a core part of AnyVan’s mission. We’re proud to say we’ve achieved carbon-neutral status on all our transport moves.

We have a unique opportunity for a tech-savvy digital product designer to join our growing product team working on both mobile and web product opportunities. Joining a small design team you’ll need to be proactive, hands on and have a commercially-minded approach with an emphasis on driving engagement.

What you’ll be doing:

Work on a range of growth ideas and opportunities to iterate and develop the product across mobile, tablet and desktop interfaces available to AnyVan’s various user-types and audiences
Conduct research and facilitate usability testing into problems, provide constructive suggestions and facilitate brainstorming/workshop sessions to identify new opportunities
Support better user experiences and data-led solutions within AnyVan
Build solid trust based relationships internally and externally to deliver assets that support business objectives
Work closely with multiple stakeholders to understand user and business needs to ensure an aligned approach towards achieving strategic objectives
Design easy-to-use, highly functional UIX workflows and solutions – This could include visualising business process into simple and easy to understand flows, creating low effort mockups that can be used to get early validation of the design, engaging landing pages that drive conversion, applications to engage with our audience, etc

What you’ll need to succeed:

Experienced in product design, encompassing UX, UI and research in modern e-commerce and growth businesses – across multiple geographies
Must have experience with Figma, prototyping and complex design systems
Able to translate concepts and user problems into tangible solutions and to have the flexibility to try multiple approaches to UIX to create the best product experience
Knowledge of up to date UX, interaction design and UI best practices
High attention to detail and an ability to plan, juggle and execute against multiple deadlines
Easily adopt change and demonstrates agility and flexibility when direction or priorities shift
One team mind-set and the ability to develop, high quality, trust-based working relationships and guide stakeholders to achieve the best results for the business
Front end development knowledge and experience is a plus
The ability to commute to our offices in Hammersmith at least 3 days a week
Strong alignment with our company values (outlined below)
Please note unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Perks of the job:

A highly competitive base salary that reflects your value
Take a Break: 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, Christmas Eve on us and Long Term Service perks capped at 30days
Keeping you healthy: In house gym, the opportunity to join Vitality with a hole host of wellbeing benefits and medical cover and enhanced sick pay
Prepare for the future: The People’s Pension with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
Family leave: enhanced maternity pay
Travel: We’re 2 mins walk from the tube, partner with Octopus Electric Vehicles and Evans Cycle to Work scheme, and have showers and towels if you cycle!
Keeping you refreshed: Enjoy an in-house barista and free breakfast every day
Social Scene: Thursday drinks and regular social activities
Celebrating Success: 1/4 performance awards with prizes and an annual performance awards – last years winner enjoyed a 4 day all expenses paid trip to the French alps!
Skills Booster: Opportunity to join a disruptive Technology Leader and be part of a fast-growing, innovative company reshaping the industry

DE&I

In our pursuit of fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, we invite individuals from all backgrounds to join us in our mission. Together, let’s create a culture where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every person is empowered to thrive.

Please note if we are able to support visa sponsorship it will be highlighted in the requirements section of the job advert.

Working Patterns

We are extremely proud of our culture and believe in the many benefits that being in the office provides – all our roles require regular time in our office in Hammersmith.

We do not offer fully remote roles but we support hybrid working wherever possible (3 days in office, 2 days from home). However, to meet the needs of our customers and business operations many of our Operational and Commercial roles are fully office based.

Our Values Are Own, Drive, Deliver:

Own – Have fun, get it done

Work hard, play harder

Satisfaction in results

Do the right thing

Drive – Progress Over Perfection

Innovate and disrupt

Curious and adaptable

Work quick, learn quicker

Deliver – One Team Thinking Big

Collaborate and communicate

Celebrate wins

Embrace challenges