Senior Product Designer (1-year fixed-term contract)
sky · Osterley ·
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sky · Osterley ·
We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.
Role/Team overview
Coming up with fresh ideas. Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Creating unforgettable customer experiences. Our Global Design team makes things happen. That’s why we’re at the heart of delivering the hardware and software for devices that keep our customers entertained. From UX and UI to product strategy and hardware engineering, we bring new devices like Sky Glass and Sky Live to life at top speed and support them throughout the product and engineering lifecycles.
Join the team shaping the future of Sky Sports. As a Product Designer, you’ll create fast, slick and unforgettable digital experiences across mobile, web and TV bringing live sport, breaking news and epic sporting moments to millions of fans. You’ll be part of the team behind Sky Sports award-winning digital products, pushing boundaries and setting new standards in how fans follow the sports they love. If you thrive on pace, love solving complex design challenges and want to work at the heart of the action, this is your chance to get involved.
What you’ll do
Design and own end-to-end experiences that power one of the most exciting digital products at Sky, bringing the world of live sport, breaking news, stats, highlights and immersive content to millions of fans across mobile apps, web and TV experiences.
Turn complex sporting moments, data-rich environments, stories and evolving fan behaviours into simple, intuitive and emotionally engaging designs that elevate how fans follow the teams, players and competitions they love.
Lead complex product initiatives within your squad, taking work from early discovery and problem definition through to polished, production-ready UI and post-launch optimisation.
Collaborate closely with product owners, engineers, UX researchers, data specialists and editorial partners to bring ideas to life at pace, proactively shaping direction and challenging assumptions, taking work from early exploration through to polished, production-ready UI.
Explore and design for the future of sports viewing, including personalised feeds, interactive match centres, new content formats, companion experiences, mobile-to-TV interactions and experimental AI-powered features, applying sound judgement to what delivers meaningful fan value.
Create clear user journeys, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity visuals that shape the next generation of Sky Sports’ digital experiences, ensuring a seamless experience across all platforms and a high level of interaction quality and coherence.
Drive forward the evolution of our shared design patterns and components, identifying opportunities to strengthen scalability and consistency within a coherent, scalable design system that supports both rapid delivery and creative innovation.
Play an active role in championing design quality, accessibility and user-centred thinking within the squads, helping maintain a strong, collaborative design culture, acting as a senior voice and supporting more junior designers through feedback and example.
What you’ll bring
Significant experience working as a digital product designer (UX/UI), with clear evidence of owning complex features or product areas from early discovery through to high-quality visual execution and live delivery.
A portfolio available for review at the point of application, demonstrating strong strategic thinking, user-centred design process, clear problem framing and high-quality work across mobile, web or multi-surface digital experiences.
Demonstrable ability to operate independently in iterative delivery environments (e.g., Agile), shaping problem definition, influencing scope and partnering effectively with engineers, product managers, UX researchers and other cross-functional roles.
Strong experience using user research, analytics and insight to inform meaningful design decisions, validate direction and iterate post-launch.
Experience working with and evolving design systems, contributing to, refining or extending components and patterns to ensure scalable and consistent experiences across platforms.
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale to stakeholders, influence decisions and contribute positively to collaborative team culture.
A strong awareness of emerging design and technology trends, with the judgement to distinguish between experimentation and meaningful product impact.
Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma) and a strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles.
Benefits and perks
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
Free NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
Private healthcare with mental health support
Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
Sharesave and Tech schemes
A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you’ll work
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.
Your office base
The role can be based in either the Osterley or Leeds office.
Osterley
Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Leeds
Leeds Whitehall is home to our Digital Tech hub and Contact Centre teams. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, a multi-faith room and restaurant, it’s a great place to work and connect. We’re located just a 10-minute walk from the train station and there’s a bus stop directly outside the office.
Who we are
We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.
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