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Gen

Design Operations Lead

Gen

. Support the day-to-day operations of Gen's global product design organisation .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in design operations and project management, with a strong focus on workflow improvement, team collaboration, and the use of modern design tools. Proven ability to facilitate planning, documentation, and process iteration to enhance team outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Design OperationsProject ManagementFigmaJIRAWorkflow Improvement

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Hard Skills
Design OperationsProject ManagementWorkflow ImprovementDocumentationProcess IterationPlanning CadencesFacilitationAnalysis of WorkflowsCollaborationTeam Coordination
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsExcellent OrganisationAttention to DetailPlanning Skills
Tools & Technologies
FigmaJIRAClaudeCode
Industry Keywords
Design OperationsUX Programme CoordinationComplex OrganisationStakeholder ReviewsDesign Critiques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the day-to-day operations of Gen's global product design organisation
  • Facilitate sprint planning, milestone reviews, retrospectives, and design critiques
  • Identify and implement workflow and process improvements, including automation, documentation, and tooling strategies
  • Partner with design leads on timelines, milestone plans, and delivery checkpoints
  • Own and evolve project-tracking systems such as JIRA and Figma
  • Maintain team documentation, briefs, review records, and operational resources
  • Structure design handoffs, stakeholder reviews, and team rituals
  • Support continuous improvement through feedback loops, retrospective facilitation, and process iteration
  • Collaborate with product designers, researchers, design leaders, and cross-functional partners to improve team workflows and outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree or equivalent practical experience in design operations, UX, project or programme management, business, or a related field
  • 5–7 years of experience in design operations, UX programme coordination, project management, or a related role
  • Experience supporting a design, research, product, or similarly collaborative team in a complex organisation
  • Experience improving workflows, planning cadences, documentation, or operational systems
  • Experience with modern design and delivery tools, including Figma, JIRA, and ClaudeCode
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams and seniority levels
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  • Strong planning, facilitation, and project coordination skills
  • Ability to analyse workflows, identify friction, and implement practical, repeatable improvements
  • Confidence learning and managing tools, systems, and documentation practices
  • Ability to work in the London office at least 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Company-paid private medical insurance
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • Mental health and wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Group Personal Pension Plan with auto-enrolment for eligible employees
  • Opportunity to purchase Gen stock through Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off after statutory annual leave is used
  • Company holidays and leave options supporting personal and family needs
  • Tuition reimbursement up to £5,150 per calendar year for job-related accredited courses
  • Wellness reimbursement up to $450 per year for fitness-related expenses
  • $500 annual sustainable home improvement allowance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Family support services
  • Legal assistance plans
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Hybrid work style with flexibility and 3 days in the London office