The posting
We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.
Role/Team overview
Coming up with fresh ideas. Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Creating unforgettable customer experiences. Our Design & our Sky Labs Brentwood & Aalborg teams make things happen. That’s why we’re at the heart of delivering the hardware and software for devices that keep our customers entertained. From ID and UX/UI to product strategy and hardware engineering, we bring new devices like Sky Glass and NOW to life at top speed and support them throughout the lifecycle.
What you’ll do
- Lead the industrial design of world-class physical devices.
- Take complex briefs and shape them into simple, elegant, and cohesive design strategies.
- Define and drive a compelling physical design language across a diverse product portfolio.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners across engineering, UI/UX, and product management.
- Own the full design process – from early concepting and 3D CAD to prototyping and production sign-off.
- Champion visual storytelling, using sketching, mock-ups, and presentations to communicate ideas with clarity and impact.
- Mentor and guide other designers, consistently raising standards across the industrial design team.
What you’ll bring
Essential criteria:
- A strategic mindset – able to zoom out, frame the right questions, and bring forward simple, coherent solutions.
- Extensive experience in industrial design, with a strong Industrial/Product Design portfolio of shipped products.
- Exceptional communication skills – comfortable explaining ideas verbally and through visual storytelling.
- Expertise in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar), KeyShot, Adobe CC, and physical prototyping.
- Strong understanding of CMF, DFM, and high-volume manufacturing techniques.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
- A collaborative and curious attitude – thrives in team settings and brings energy to creative problem-solving.
- A passion for designing thoughtful, beautiful, and durable products that improve everyday life.
- You must include an up-to-date portfolio to demonstrate your work at the point of application
Desirable skills and experience:
- Experience working on CMF-focused projects.
- Experience designing consumer electronics or other high-volume manufactured products.
Benefits and perks
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
- Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
- Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
- Private healthcare with mental health support
- Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
- Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
- Tech schemes
- A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you’ll work
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.
Your office base
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Who we are
We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.
