Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading design and digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

 

We’re now looking for a talented mid-weight Product Designer to join our Supporter Revenue team.  

 

The mission of the Supporter Revenue team is to keep our readers informed while finding new ways to engage and monetise our audience through supporter revenue channels. Reporting to one of our Product Design Leads, the Product Designer will join a growing team and help craft exceptional user experiences for our supporter revenue and subscription services.

 

About the role

As a Midweight Product Designer, you will be responsible for continuously evolving the supporter proposition and experience, incorporating feedback, and staying ahead of industry trends to keep our design approach innovative and effective. Your expertise will also be crucial in providing designs for new experiences that delight and engage users and meet business goals.

  • Design and iterate on digital experiences for subscription flows, account management, supporter revenue tools, and premium content experiences across web and mobile platforms.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity UI designs to effectively communicate ideas and design solutions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, marketers, and data teams to align on goals, product vision, and user needs.
  • Test and iterate on designs based on user feedback, A/B testing, and data insights to continuously improve the user experience, 
  • Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in design solutions, keeping the needs of all users in mind.
  • Contribute to our design system by maintaining consistency in UI components, visual design, and interaction patterns 
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in subscription models, digital media, and UX/UI design best practices.

 

About you

  • Demonstrable product design experience working across iOS, Android, and web platforms, including expertise in in tools like Figma, Sketch and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Familiarity with subscription or donation-based revenue models in the media or publishing industry, along with a keen interest in  journalism and the media landscape.
  • Strong foundation in graphic design principles, including typography, colour theory and visual hierarchy
  • Able to articulate design concepts and rationales to diverse stakeholders and to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Capable of handling multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in an Agile environment
  • A commitment to fostering diversity in design, bringing varied perspectives and creativity to the role. 
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationales to diverse stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of user-centred design principles with the ability to demonstrate their business value.
  • A keen interest in journalism and a strong understanding of the media landscape.

 

We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects our diverse audience. We encourage applications from individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in the UK media.

 

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

 

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for. We’d love to see a link to your portfolio or some previous examples of work. 

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st May 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on anna.vipers@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

 

Benefits and policies at the Guardian

You’ll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

 

Culture and wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our discounted corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Learning and development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.