Senior User Experience Designer
Posted 3 days ago by Avensys Consulting UK
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of a Senior User Experience Designer involves leading UX and product design efforts in a hybrid work environment based in Nottingham. The designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centered designs, support user research, and ensure the implementation of designs aligns with user experience goals. A strong portfolio and proficiency in design tools are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and other designers to define and execute the UX and product design strategy.
- Support user research team by providing design expertise and insights.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate and validate design concepts.
- Develop user flows, journey maps, and information architectures to guide the development of intuitive user experiences.
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback, stakeholder input, and usability findings.
- Work closely with developers to ensure the implementation of designs aligns with the intended user experience.
- Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Contribute to design critiques and peer reviews, offering constructive feedback and insights to fellow designers.
Key Skills:
- Over 5 years of professional experience in UX and product design, preferably in a B2C environment.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX design projects, including wireframes, prototypes, and final designs.
- Proficient in tools such as Figma and Zeplin.
- Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
- Experience with user research techniques, usability testing, and user behaviour analysis.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale.
- Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, etc.), micro-interactions or motion design.
- Proactive, self-motivated, collaborative, and curious to learn.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Role: UX Designer
Location : Nottingham
3 days hybrid Contract 06 Months Plus
Rate: 250-300 GBP Per Day – Outside IR35
Maxx Over 5 years of professional experience in UX and product design, preferably in a B2C environment. Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX design projects, including wireframes, prototypes, and final designs, ideally showcasing launched mobile applications (iOS and Android). Proficient in tools such as Figma and Zeplin. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and methodologies. Experience with user research techniques, usability testing, and user behaviour analysis. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale. Confident storyteller with experience of presenting your work to senior leadership. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing project requirements. Proactive, self-motivated, collaborative, and curious to learn. Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, etc.), micro- interactions or motion design
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and other designers to define and execute the UX and product design strategy. Support our user research team in achieving their objectives by providing design expertise and insights. Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate and validate design concepts. Create native, platform-specific designs following Apple Human Interface Guidelines and Google Material Design principles. Develop user flows, journey maps, and information architectures to guide the development of intuitive user experiences. Iterate on designs based on user feedback, stakeholder input, and usability findings. Work closely with developers to ensure the implementation of designs aligns with the intended user experience. Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the product development lifecycle. Demonstrate proficiency in design systems and brand guidelines, ensuring consistency and alignment with the company's visual identity. Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging design technologies to continuously improve our design process and output. Contribute to design critiques and peer reviews, offering constructive feedback and insights to fellow designers.