Director of Product Design
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Salary
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£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1255 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 22% sure that is the right code. Xero (UK) Limited is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 1255 (Managers and directors in the creative industries) · 22% match
- Likely 2142 (Graphic and multimedia designers) · 26% match
- Likely 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified) · 16% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1255 Managers and directors in the creative industries Most likely code | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 |
1139 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified Also possible | £52,300 | £59,700 | £67,200 | £74,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The role & impact
As a Product Design Director, you will guide the design vision and strategic direction across key product initiatives within your portfolio. You will champion high standards of design practice, balancing user needs with overall business goals to ensure the delivery of intuitive, high-value product experiences.
Beyond strategy, you will provide leadership to a team of product designers. By coaching, mentoring, and fostering an environment of continuous growth, you will enable design leads and practitioners to hone their skills, elevate their craft, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.
The team & how they connect
You will join a collaborative global design leadership network that works hand-in-hand with Product, Engineering, and Research teams. Together, the team shares a passion for solving complex customer problems, elevating design quality, and driving operational excellence across the entire design practice.
Initially, the role will focus on
Setting the design vision and strategy in partnership with product and engineering leads
Leading and mentoring a multi-level team of product designers to support their career development and daily craft
Refining design standards, processes, and systems to ensure delivery across your portfolio
Establishing collaborative partnerships across Product, Technology, Research, and Accessibility to create unified customer journeys
Where and how you can work
At Xero, we offer a hybrid working environment designed to foster connection, creativity, and balance. You will work flexibly from home alongside regular collaborative time in one of our modern, fully-equipped offices.
Here are some of the things we are looking for
Experience leading, mentoring, and growing multidisciplinary teams of product designers
A strong track record of shaping design strategies for complex digital products or digital ecosystems
Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships with senior stakeholders across Product and Engineering
Expertise navigating the end-to-end design lifecycle, from discovering user insights through to final interface execution
Passion for championing accessibility, research, and design systems into everyday team practices
Demonstrated success in cultivating inclusive team cultures where individuals are empowered to do their best work
Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers and directors in the creative industries (SOC 1255) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~22k in sample- Middle half £40,040–72,176
- Median £58,864
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Xero (UK) Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1255 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.