Designer

Mission of Designer

To conceptualize and deliver creative and compelling design that builds upon Quorso’s reputation for brand and design excellence across both marketing and product.

About Quorso

Quorso is one of Retail’s most exciting tech scale-ups. Anyone who’s worked in Retail knows how overwhelming a District and Store Manager’s job is. Countless activities, countless reports, countless problems to deal with. Quorso turns them from data overloaded to data powered. A co-pilot for field leaders to know what to focus on, how to fix it, and whether it's improving. We're already helping over 40,000 stores improve productivity daily across $180bn+ of P&L. Some of the biggest retailers on the planet are already using Quorso to help their field leaders succeed.

Who we think this will suit

A creative, ambitious designer who wants to work in a category defining technology space and is attracted to working across both marketing and product workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

The role will be split approximately 40% on product design and 60% on marketing design, though this may shift based on team demands.

Marketing and Creative Design

• Develop and expand on the foundations laid from our recent rebrand to ensure our brand is clearly and consistently articulated across all channels.
• Conceptualise and execute creative ideas and campaigns for various mediums, including digital, print, social media, blogs, and events.
• Collaborate with content teams to deliver eye-catching creative assets, including static images, motion graphics, and in-person materials.
• Use performance data to create designs that drive higher reach and engagement, continuously pushing boundaries and learning from outcomes.

Product Design

• Assist in designing intuitive and engaging user interfaces for our web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback to inform design decisions, ensuring a user-centric approach.
• Create designs for new features and improvements.
• Collaborate with product owners and developers to ensure the feasibility and implementation of your designs.

Design System

• Help manage and evolve our design system to ensure consistency across all products and platforms.
• Document design guidelines, components, and patterns for use by the entire design and development team.
• Advocate for best practices in design and accessibility, ensuring a high standard across all deliverables.
• Facilitate design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer, or similar role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of marketing and UI/UX design projects.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Solid understanding of branding, marketing principles, and user-centered design.
• Ability to interpret data and performance metrics to inform design decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a tech startup or dynamic company.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and front-end development principles.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.

Our core values:

• Restless - we are looking for someone who will consistently look at ways to improve how our brand is perceived.
• Empirical - we are a data driven organization and look for facts to support our ideas and iterate on them.
• Encouraging - we look for development orientated people looking to coach people but also open to feedback and ideas.
• Lean - we look for creative and effective ways to deploy resource most efficiently

Expected salary + benefits

• £40 - 45k per annum
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Hybrid, remote - (Office 2 - 4 days a month)

Apply by submitting your resume and portfolio in the link. We look forward to seeing your work and discussing how you can contribute to our team!

Our hiring process

Part 1: Initial Chat with the Design Lead & Marketing Lead (20 minutes)

Objective: To get to know each other and assess cultural fit.

• Introduction: A brief introduction of Quorso, its mission, and the design team.
• Candidate Background: Discuss the candidate's background, interests, and what motivates them.
• Cultural Fit: Explore the candidate’s values and how they align with Quorso’s culture.
• Q&A: Allow the candidate to ask any questions they have about the company or the role.

Preparation: No preparation needed. Just bring yourself and be ready for an open conversation.

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Part 2: Portfolio Review and Product Demonstration (75 minutes)

Objective: To evaluate the candidate’s design skills and introduce them to Quorso’s product.

• Portfolio Presentation (45 minutes):
• The candidate will present 1-2 projects from their portfolio.
• Discuss the design process, challenges faced, and solutions implemented.
• Focus on both the creative and technical aspects of their work.
• Product Demonstration (15 minutes):
• A member of the Quorso team will provide an overview of our product.
• Highlight key features, the design process, and the team’s approach to user experience.
• Q&A Session (15 minutes):
• Open the floor for the candidate to ask questions about the product, team, and design practices at Quorso.
• Address any specific queries the candidate may have about the role or company.

Preparation: The candidate should be ready to present and discuss 1-2 projects from their portfolio in detail.

Part 3: Founder interview (60 mins)

Objective: Assess your cultural fit with our outstanding team

• Founder discussion (30 mins) understand your goals and motivations.

• Company questions (30 mins) you’re chance to ask founders about our strategy, focus etc.