UX/UI Designer
Posted 1 day ago by Haystack
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Remote
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a UX/UI Designer at a prestigious cultural institution focused on digital transformation through a major website redevelopment project. The position involves leading the design process, collaborating with external agencies, and ensuring user-centered design principles are applied throughout. The contract is fixed-term and emphasizes creating engaging digital experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end UX and UI design for a major website redevelopment project.
- Collaborate with an external design agency to develop and scale a new Design System.
- Create high-fidelity prototypes, wireframes, and UI components with a focus on accessibility.
- Advocate for User-Centred Design (UCD) principles across the organization.
- Translate complex historical archives into interactive digital experiences.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer on large-scale websites or complex digital products.
- Expert proficiency in Figma for advanced prototypes and design libraries.
- Deep knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards.
- Strong background in evidence-led design, including usability testing and journey mapping.
- Ability to communicate design trade-offs to senior stakeholders using data insights.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We're working with a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving global history and sharing powerful human stories on this exciting opportunity. This is a high-impact, fixed-term contract where you will lead the digital translation of a major brand refresh. Working with Figma and collaborating with top-tier external agencies, you’ll be the creative force behind the redevelopment of a high-traffic flagship website that reaches millions of users globally.
The Role
- Lead the end-to-end UX and UI design for a major website redevelopment project, ensuring a seamless and emotive user journey.
- Collaborate with an external design agency to develop, embed, and scale a robust new Design System.
- Create high-fidelity prototypes, wireframes, and UI components that balance aesthetic excellence with strict accessibility requirements.
- Advocate for User-Centred Design (UCD) principles across the organization, working closely with Product Managers and Developers.
- Translate complex historical archives and content into meaningful, interactive digital experiences that drive engagement.
What You'll Need
- Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer working on large-scale websites or complex digital products within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Expert proficiency in Figma for building advanced prototypes and managing shared design libraries.
- Deep knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards and experience designing for diverse, inclusive audiences.
- Strong background in evidence-led design, including usability testing, journey mapping, and heuristic analysis.
- The ability to communicate design trade-offs and rationale to senior stakeholders using data and research insights.
What's On Offer
- Generous leave package starting at 25 days plus public holidays, increasing with service.
- Outstanding pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 7% to 12%.
- Unique perks including free entry to major air shows, museums, galleries, and partner cultural institutions.
- Highly flexible, remote-friendly culture with a focus on work-life balance and personal well-being.
Apply via Haystack today!