Associate Product Designer

• Locations 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU
  , GB
• Apply Before 07/08/2026, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time

Are you passionate about designing user‑centred digital services that make a real difference? Do you have experience in user research, usability testing, and working with multidisciplinary teams?

As an Associate Product Designer, you will support the design and delivery of digital services for Lewisham residents. You’ll work across discovery, research, prototyping, and testing to improve user experiences and service outcomes. Collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders, you’ll help bring user‑centred design into delivery. You’ll contribute to accessible, inclusive solutions that align with council priorities and resident needs.

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

• You’ll bring a strong foundation in user‑centred design and a willingness to learn and grow.
• You’ll be confident supporting user research and usability testing across digital services.
• You’ll be able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver design solutions.
• You’ll have good communication skills and be able to explain design decisions to a range of stakeholders.
• You’ll be committed to accessibility, inclusive design, and continuous improvement.
• You’ll be organised, proactive, and able to contribute across multiple projects.

The job is primarily based in Catford, London but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

N.B:
All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at