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Lead Service Designer

VML

VML

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  • LocationLondon flagLondon, United Kingdom
  • RemoteNo
  • Work Styleonsite
  • SeniorityLead
  • Experience6+ years
  • TypeFreelancer
  • SalaryUnspecified
  • IndustryAdvertising Services
  • Posted70w ago
  • ExpiresJuly 27, 2025
Skills
service designhuman-centered designstrategic designcustomer experienceemployee experienceprototypingusability testinguser researchimplementationproject management
Tools
microsoft 365figmamiro
Cross-Functional Partners
ux designstakeholders
◆Salary X-Ray?Indicative range based on survey data, not a guarantee for this role.£75k
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About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Service Designer to elevate our work and lead service designers in creating meaningful, beautifully crafted products and services within the healthcare sector. You will lead a core project and small team in creating and implementing human-centred design strategies that enhance our clients’ services and customer/employee experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Service Design Leadership: Lead end-to-end service design processes, from research and ideation to prototyping, testing, delivery, and implementation, ensuring human-centred design principles are applied.
  • Strategic Alignment & Transformation: Translate business challenges into human-centred design opportunities, navigating complex environments and aligning solutions with business objectives, especially within digital and business transformation projects.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with UX/UI teams, clients, and stakeholders to gather insights, define strategies, validate concepts, and ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
  • Team Management & Mentorship: Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior service designers, fostering a collaborative and creative environment while ensuring high-quality work.
  • Project Management & Delivery: Manage project planning, scope, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

  • Deep background in service design.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking.
  • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience leading service design within digital & business transformations as well as customer experience.
  • Comfortable navigating complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of human-centred design principles.
  • Experience with research, ideation, prototyping, testing, delivery, and implementation.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience in project planning and management.
  • Experience managing a small team of service designers.

Tools:

  • Keynote & PowerPoint
  • Figma or equivalent
  • Miro or equivalent

Nice to have: Experience working within the healthcare sector