THE CARWOW GROUP
Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That’s why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer.
What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.
In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million.
WHY JOIN US?
We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans!
As pioneers, we’re always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it’s our responsibility to see possibility – building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers.
Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!).
Our team of 500 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in!
THE ROLE
We're seeking a Lead Product Designer to join our team. In this role, you'll be pivotal in crafting exceptional end-to-end experiences for our audiences through rapid iteration and innovative design solutions. You'll be responsible for effectively leading and communicating within the tribe, balancing independent action with collaborative efforts. Your role involves guiding the design vision, ensuring alignment with our overarching product strategy. As a Lead Designer, you'll provide mentorship to the team and contribute significantly to both your personal growth and the growth of the design practice under the guidance of our experienced Design Leadership.
The Design team’s Mission is to make changing cars a seamless, thrilling, and surprising experience.
Our Design Principles are:
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You're not flying solo; you're part of a convoy. Enjoy the mentorship of seasoned Design Leadership through regular one-on-one coaching sessions tailored just for you. This is your pitstop for role insights, personal growth hacks, and a mental tune-up to keep you operating at peak performance.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Please note: We know that no candidate will be the perfect match for all we've listed in this posting, so we’d encourage you to apply if you feel you're close to the brief but not an exact match. Ideally you’ll have:
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Step 1: Talent Screen
Step 2: Hiring Manager Interview
Step 3: Case Study Part 1
Step 4: Case Study Part 2
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
