Senior UX Designer, Puzzles

We are looking for a Senior UX Designer to join our Puzzles team, part of the Premium Propositions Product Group on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will lead the design of a world‑class, cross‑platform puzzles experience that drives daily engagement, subscription growth, and ad revenue.

Hybrid working: 2 days a week from offices at Kings Cross, 3 days a week remotely.

About the Role

Lead UX design for the Puzzles proposition: discovery, ideation, wireframes, prototypes, interfaces.
Rapidly prototype new puzzle formats, gamification features, subscription‑focused interactions.
Champion a test‑and‑learn approach, conducting qualitative and quantitative user research.
Serve as UX voice within the squad, communicate design rationale to Product, Engineering, Commercial stakeholders.
Implement Guardian design system across web and app platforms; contribute components, patterns, and best practices.
Define long‑term UX vision balancing user delight, business goals, and technical feasibility.
Identify opportunities for gamification, cross‑platform parity, and subscription enhancements.

About You

Proven experience designing digital products in cross‑functional teams, ideally in subscription, gaming or content‑rich environments.
Strong portfolio showcasing end‑to‑end UX design for web and mobile, including gamified experiences.
Experience with design systems and component libraries.
Deep understanding of interaction design, usability, accessibility, information architecture and user behaviour.
Comfortable balancing business objectives, technical constraints, and user needs.
Experience mentoring designers and contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Experience with casual or mobile gaming, gamification, or puzzles.

How to Apply

Please upload your latest CV, a cover letter outlining why you would love to take on this role and why you are a great match, plus portfolio examples or links.

Closing date: Thursday 15th January 2026.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); pension scheme (employee 5% contribution, employer 8‑12%); 2 volunteering days annually; payroll giving options; season ticket loans; life cover, income protection, eye tests; optional dental insurance; enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave; IVF, menopause, baby loss, trans equality policy.

Diversity Statement

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian or minority‑ethnic (BAME) or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

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