Job Introduction
** At Saga we’re radically flexible which means our colleagues have total autonomy over where they work – home, hybrid or hub. This role has a hybrid element which means our team come together when we need to collaborate.
Our people are everything to us. The way they deliver exceptional experiences every day for our customers, for their colleagues. The way they own what they do. Their 'Why's it like that?' curiosity. How they always think of others and work together to get things done. For us, for you, make do will never do. Good enough? Not even close. Come and do the best work of your life alongside lovely colleagues. Come to Saga.
And right now, we are looking for in expert in product design, active in all stages of the product lifecycle, building products & experiences that leverage and / or complement the existing Saga ecosystem, as well as contributing the identification & build of new business vertical opportunities
You will be responsible for crafting the digital experience, working collaboratively with, and where required leading, multi-disciplined teams to deliver exceptional products and services to Saga customers
Main Responsibilities
All things design within the team.
Actively contributing to all stages of the product lifecycle.
Building products and experiences that leverage and / or complement the existing Saga ecosystem.
Contributing to the identification, design and implementation of new product verticals.
Using your experience in UX / UI design to ensure our journeys & designs are market leading, seamless and keep our customers coming back for more.
Translating brand strategy & language into customer first digital experiences.
Building prototypes to validate & test ideas.
Using qualitative data to drive design decisions & gap analysis.
Establishing & contributing to a working flexible design system
Strong communication, stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills
The ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced and dynamic team, collaborating, whilst also contributing actively and autonomously
A solution-focussed sense of curiosity and passion for innovation and improvement
The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive new initiatives forward.
Project management and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
Ability to draw actionable insights, define action plans and follow execution through.
The Ideal Candidate
Proficient in UI / UX Design
Experience of using design tools including figma, sketch, miro, Adobe creative suite
Demonstrable of working within an agile delivery environment delivering at pace
Experience building greenfield products
Experience of using qualitative data
Experience in lean product management – testing, iterating and scaling initiatives
Managing multiple stakeholders, and clearly communicating in team meetings
Critical thinking and problem solving
Our Saga Values:
- Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen.
- Empathy – Always aware of others.
- Curiosity – Always asking why.
- Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!
About The Company
Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.
At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.
Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.
Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
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Package Description
The standard benefits when you join Saga include:
Remote working available where possible
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year
Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service
Workplace Pension
AXA Be Supported
A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies