Inez Sayer

We help companies scale their digital teams. It’s what we’ve always done. We love it. 👋

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Executive design leadership should not be discouraged from returning to IC roles after years of building design teams 💭

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Building design teams can be fun and rewarding, but after a certain size design leaders often feel their role is closer to that o…https://t.co/Jqdn9Ry7al

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Here are some effective ways to streamline the interview process:

➡️ Consider a fresh perspective when assessing Senior ICs and above by moving away from strict portfolio requirements.

➡️ Make sure all stakeholders understand the specific responsibiliti…https://t.co/E9hhApNhEh

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

📣 Calling all Product & Design Leaders! 🚀

Join us on September 20th for our second meetup, packed with knowledge and fun! Last time was a blast, and we need to see you there!

We had an amazing turnout with talented professionals, thought-provoking dis…https://t.co/hN5sjKf0Ge

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Imagine a scenario where portfolios no longer play a role in the interview process for designers. Many designers rely on showcasing their "work" during interviews, which can often be misleading as they might be presenting someone else's designs. This can…https://t.co/iOLtYucybL

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

As a designer, have you encountered a product manager in your previous experiences who truly impressed you?

If so, what qualities or actions of that product manager made a lasting impression on you from a designer's standpoint?

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Question time 💭

Design Leads... If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself when you were beginning your career in design?

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Want to know the ultimate hack to speed up the design hiring process?

Stop asking for a polished portfolio from senior ICs and above. You can dig deep into raw files and a recent case study.

Seriously, who needs to see what someone did five years ago?…https://t.co/8DUscotaxF

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Unpopular opinion but... Who cares if you leave a company after just three months? 🤷‍♀️

To part ways with companies due to a toxic culture, a terrible boss, a lack of alignment with their personal mission, or simply because they've discovered a newfound…https://t.co/1bWVZ1N4cC

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Are you looking for a new role? Check out some of the Product Design roles I'm currently recruiting for 👇

🚀 Tech4Good - Senior Product Designer - Up to £90,000 per annum plus stock - London hybrid working.
📱 B2B SaaS - Product Designer - £55,000-65,00…https://t.co/Cad68lew6m

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

We're looking for a Product Designer to work in the B2B SaaS space 👇

💰 Up to £55k base salary plus stock & benefits

🏠 Fully remote or hybrid working with London office.

🦄 Joining a collaborative team working on complex data visualisation tools

🚀 …https://t.co/tYhJHw2idf

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

How to Best Collaborate Between Product & Design? 💡

⭐️ Collaboration between product and design is crucial for creating successful and impactful solutions. Here are a few key strategies to foster effective collaboration:

⭐️ Include everyone in early di…https://t.co/3rDxGLyFyB

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Let's talk about the impact of design thinking on cross-functional teams

Picture this - a team where innovation and collaboration flow effortlessly. That's the power of design thinking at work!

When companies embrace design thinking, they can easily ta…https://t.co/ePaIrZmJUN

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Reason 10834 to work at Wave Talent

Georgia Everitt living up to her title of Wellness & Happiness, giving massages around the office 💆🏼‍♀️ https://t.co/Pfm7xLt2Ax

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

How can we prepare candidates for whiteboarding? 🧠

As design tasks are becoming fewer and farther between, and live tasks such as whiteboarding are becoming more popular. What can we do to best prepare candidates?

Here are a few tips I give 💡

⭐️ I en…https://t.co/tGDWRcFlzx

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Calling Senior Product Designers 📣

💰 Salary: £60k - £90k + equity & benefits
🚀 Industry/Type of business: Series A / Insurtech
🏠 Remote working: Hybrid (2 days in London office)
🎯 Working on: You'll be working fully end to end, having ownership over…https://t.co/6biQWF6MZL

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

📣 London-based Senior Product Designers !!

I'm working with an exciting Series A Insurtech who are looking for an experienced Senior Product Designer to join their team

💰 £70-90k base salary plus stock & benefits

🏠 Hybrid working (office in London)…https://t.co/clUfSvqyLr

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

🌞 Back from an amazing week in sunny Malta! ☀️

I couldn't have asked for a better holiday, filled with sun, sea, and good times. It's incredible how a little time off can do wonders for the soul! 😎

But now, it's time to get back into the swing of th…https://t.co/nzE0MG94aZ

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Calling Head of User Research 📣

🧑‍💻 Working within commercial - Multi-project remit. 
💰 Salary up to £107k + bonus (up to 25%) + 10% pension
🧑‍💻 Hybrid working (London-based office)
🚀 Heavy investment in your learning and development
💡Reporting…https://t.co/pOjHCp35At

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Calling Senior UX Researchers!! 📣

🧑‍💻 Working within commercial - Multi-project remit. 
💰 Salary up to £90k + bonus + 10% pension.
🧑‍💻 Hybrid working (London-based office)
🚀 Heavy investment in your learning and development
💡 Reporting to a Head…https://t.co/vA3ytG6K1R

[Inez Sayer @waveuxdesign]

Calling Head of Design Operations 📣

🧑‍💻 Working within commercial - Multi-project remit. 
💰 Salary up to £120k + bonus (up to 25%) + 10% pension.
🧑‍💻 Hybrid working (London-based office)
🚀 Heavy investment in your learning and development
💡Repro…https://t.co/dz5va2z0ph