Acorn Group
Product Designer
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Product Designer
Acorn is looking for a passionate Product Designer to join us in a period of exciting growth and digital transformation, helping us transform customer journeys in the insurance market.
Working as a Product Designer at Acorn
Working as a Product Designer at Acorn you will be working as part of a cross-functional squad, honing your skills on the end-to-end design process as part of a growing Product Design team which will offer support for your development.
You will work with product managers, business analysts, engineers and various other stakeholders to explore and solve customer problems and design challenges using simple and impactful solutions. The team embraces a collaborative culture in which ideas are freely shared, and team members are empowered to experiment, innovate and grow together through constructive feedback.
Job Details
Job title: Product Designer
Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid model
Working hours: 37.5 Hour per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
- Design and prototype simple, low friction digital experiences
- Own all stages of the design process from concept to launch
- Create UI assets and collaborate towards a new design system that works across brands
- Solve customer problems with a focus on the best experience while balancing business goals
- Conduct user research and user testing to inform design decisions and improve the user experience
- Test multiple designs to iterate to the right solution as evidenced by the data collected
- Perform design audits and propose improvements to ensure quality and consistency across brands and product lines
- Work autonomously within a Product Squad, but as part of a team of Product Designers
- Build a deep understanding of user needs and business objectives in our specialist market
What we are looking for:
- 3+ years experience designing digital products - experience in Insurtech or regulated industries would be a strong plus
- Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design experience, including your decision making process
- Demonstrated good understanding of user-centered design principles
- Hability to drive user research findings into actionable insights
- Previous experience working with design systems
- Experience working with Figma
- Strong commitment to doing what is right for the customer and the company
- Eagerness to learn and commitment to continuous improvement
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What we can offer:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to ensure you feel valued and supported.
- Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. We have a number of great case studied from around the business which is showcased on our Linkedin & Acorn webpages.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Exciting Projects: Be part of innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in our industry and community.
Grow with Acorn
At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.
We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:
🦏 We run through walls for our customers and each other
🐐 We challenge the status quo
🐧 We succeed when we help those around us succeed
🐆 We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement
Benefits:
🌴 A maximum of 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
🧠 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
☝ Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
💸 Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
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🏡 Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
🎉 Recognition awards, social events & more
Our Commitment to our colleagues:
These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:
🧠 Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
♿ Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
🌸 Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
🎖️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
🏆 Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
📈 Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
👩💼 Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression
If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply
We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
- If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.
🌍 Visa Requirements
Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.
💬 We’re Here to Support You
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.
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