I’m a Graduate UX Designer on Sky’s Graduate Programme, based in the Sky News Design team. I work closely with other designers and cross-functional partners to help shape how people experience news, from discovering stories to staying engaged.
It has been a great chance to learn how a large product team collaborates, makes decisions, and ships work while keeping users at the centre.
What has been a career highlight/project for you that allowed you to make a difference?
What felt most meaningful was realising that good UX in news is not only about polish, but also about trust. Helping make journeys clearer and more predictable, even in small ways, can support how confidently people engage with the product.
What about your role makes you feel excited, ambitious, and inspired?
What I love about this role is the people I get to learn from every day.
I am surrounded by designers who are genuinely brilliant at what they do, and everyone brings a unique perspective and set of strengths. It often feels like I’m soaking things up and growing quickly, and as someone early in my career, I have felt really looked after.
People are generous with their time, they talk me through their work, share how they approach problems, and encourage me to keep building confidence.
I also enjoy that the team balances improving what we have now with thinking ahead. We are not only focused on making today’s journeys feel better, but also on where the product could go next and what innovative ideas or technology might help us get there.
Having that mix of viewpoints and ways of thinking around me every day is a real privilege. It is a rare kind of value, and it is a big part of why the work feels so energising.
How would you describe the inclusive environment at Sky?
I would describe the environment at Sky as supportive and genuinely inclusive in a day-to-day way.
The hybrid working setup has made a big difference for me, especially because I do not live close to the office. Having that flexibility gives me more time and energy for my life outside work, which helps me show up better when I am working.
On a team level, I have also felt really looked after as someone whose first language is not English. People are patient, they give me space to think, and they never make me feel awkward about asking for clarification. My buddy has been incredibly kind - always happy to talk things through and answer questions, even the small ones.
That combination of flexibility and care creates a culture where it feels safe to learn, contribute, and grow.
In your role, what are the best perks and benefits at Sky?
One of the best perks for me is the flexibility. The hybrid working setup makes a real difference to my day-to-day life, especially because I do not live close to the office, and it helps me keep a healthier work life balance.
Another huge benefit is the structure of the Graduate Programme itself. Having two rotations means you get experience in different teams and see different ways of working, which is incredibly valuable early in your career. It gives you the chance to explore what you are most interested in, build relevant experience sooner, and grow your confidence much faster than you might in a single, fixed role.
