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Why Faculty?
We founded Faculty in 2014 with a conviction that AI would become the most transformative technology of our time. Since then, we’ve collaborated with over 350 global customers, helping them improve performance through human-centred AI. Explore our real-world impact here.
We avoid empty hype; instead, we innovate, build, and deploy responsible AI that delivers meaningful results—entirely on our own terms. We combine unmatched expertise across AI development, product design, and delivery, serving industries including government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defence.
Our reputation and business are growing fast, and we actively seek individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and ambition to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is fundamentally reshaping the world—join a company where your bold ideas can become a reality.
About the Defence Team
Our Defence team focuses on creating and embedding human-centred AI solutions that position our nation strategically within the defence sector. We partner closely with clients to deliver ethical, reliable, and groundbreaking AI in high-stake environments—a critical factor in maintaining global stability and safeguarding liberty.
Security Clearance Note: Due to the sensitivity of defence-related work, candidates will need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
About the Role
As a Senior Product Designer, you will lead the design of tailored, AI-native solutions for our Defence clients, working alongside our specialists in machine learning, data science, and software engineering. From the outset, you’ll have influence over the shape of the final product—a chance to craft intuitive, large-scale AI-powered systems in a complex domain.
At this level, expertise sharing and collaboration will be key; your role will include expanding our design framework to match the fascinating technical breakthroughs we’re driving.
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What You’ll Do:
- Lead complex, high-impact user interface design while upholding rigorous accessibility and inclusion principles
- Oversee autonomous user research initiatives, analysing findings to support strategic design decisions
- Own the creation and delivery of wireframes, prototypes, and detailed designs—ensuring alignment with mission-critical challenges
- Drive evolution of our design system, proactively addressing organisational and project-specific needs, while guiding engineers and designers on implementation
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, translating design rationale effectively to stakeholders, senior leadership, and end-users
- Champion iterative design processes, fostering experimental and data-driven validation to enhance product usability and satisfaction
Who We’re Looking For
This role demands proven expertise in key areas:
- Experience designing AI-native products—knowledge of integrating AI into intuitive, usable workflows
- Background in UK Defence or similar Defence sector work—or strong client-facing experience with Defence agendas
- Experience scaling designs and shipping—proven ability to execute ambitiously and at scale
- Consulting mentality (ideally)—supporting clients through complex challenges, offering strategic advice across criteria like sustainability and scalability
- Track record in influence—you’ve shaped not only product direction but the broader product strategy, beyond your immediate projects
- Commitment to design excellence—established design systems, mentored teams on best practices, and demonstrated proactive knowledge-sharing
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication—ability to unify teams, clearly articulate design rationale, and align technical solutions with business objectives
- Advanced tool mastery—proficient in design, AI, and prototyping tools, with a mentoring approach to elevated quality
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Our Interview Process
Our selection process comprises four stages:
- Talent Team Screen (40 minutes)
- Portfolio Review (60 minutes)
- Case Study Interview (60 minutes)
- Meet the Team (30 minutes)
Our Recruitment Ethos
We build world-class teams—not clones of ourselves. We recognise that diverse perspectives fuel innovation, enhance creativity, and strengthen the teams making real-world impact. Apart from shared curiosity and our commitment to positive legacy, we welcome applications from all backgrounds—ethnicities, genders, religions, sexual orientations.
Joining us means your curious mind is valued alongside your technical skills. Apply even if you don’t meet every criterion; we’re happy to discuss flexible arrangements or other roles that better fit your experience.
Benefits
- Unlimited Annual Leave Policy – Work-life flexibility built to last
- Private Healthcare & Dental – Comprehensive well-being support
- Enhanced Parental Leave – A commitment to family-friendly starts
- Flexibility & Hybrid Working – Design your own optimal working environment
- Sanctus Coaching – Professional development tailored to your growth
- Family-Friendly Policies – Nasty parental leave plus flexibility for diverse needs
We encourage bold applications from those whose strengths align with our values, even if some skills remain untested. Part-time opportunities are available for those who fit within our slices of ambition.
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