Product Designer - Data & Applied AI
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£33,400
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SOC 2142 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 50% sure that is the right code. News UK 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 2142 (Graphic and multimedia designers) · 50% match
- Likely 2141 (Web design professionals) · 42% match
- Possible 3429 (Design occupations not elsewhere classified) · 6% match
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 |
2141 Web design professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £35,100 | £39,400 | £43,800 |
3429 Design occupations not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
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
Your role:
As Product Designer - Data & Applied AI, reporting to the Head of Applied AI and Product Design, you will sit at the cutting edge of internal AI products and newsroom analytics tools. You will own the visual language and component architecture for our internal tools—including Arc, our internal newsroom analytics tool acting as the crucial design bridge between AI managers and engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to build and scale a unified 'Data & AI UI Kit' in Figma while using AI-native workflows to transform rapid prototypes into beautiful, user-centric experiences.
Day to day you will:
- Design intuitive, high-fidelity UI and interaction patterns for core internal tools and rapid AI prototypes based on discovery requirements.
- Build, scale, and maintain a unified 'Data & AI UI Kit' in Figma, defining tokens, UI patterns, and component variants.
- Partner closely with our Product Design Engineer to translate Figma components seamlessly into production-ready code libraries.
- Lead usability testing and feedback sessions on Figma prototypes to validate UI clarity and interaction flows directly with journalists and internal stakeholders.
- Create rapid visual concepts and prototypes to secure stakeholder alignment and support centralised AI trial feedback.
What we're looking for from you:
- Advanced mastery of Figma, including deep practical knowledge of auto-layout, variables, design tokens, interactive components, and library management.
- Proven track record of creating, documenting, and scaling reusable UI component libraries for complex design systems.
- Strong portfolio showing high visual craftsmanship, intuitive UI design, and the ability to convert workflow maps into accessible high-fidelity interfaces.
- Clear communication and collaborative habits when pairing with Design Engineers for pixel-perfect implementation and keeping cross-functional teams aligned.
News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter.
At News UK, we embrace a hybrid work model, currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in-office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.
Life at News
Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.
We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.
At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.
Benefits
Some of our benefits include:
- Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
- Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes
- ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
- Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
- Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
- Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
- Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, as well as an extra anniversary day off
- Up to 3 paid volunteering days per year to support causes you care about
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Graphic and multimedia designers (SOC 2142) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~50k in sample- Middle half £28,860–41,912
- Median £33,800
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2142 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.