Summary: The UX Design Contractor role involves supporting the UX team in creating user-centered designs for digital platforms. The position is a day rate contract for an initial three months, with a preference for immediate availability. The contractor will lead design projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to design systems while championing UX across the business. This role is classified as outside IR35, indicating a flexible working arrangement for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading design projects from discovery through to implementation
• Creating wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design ideas and test concepts
• Collaborating with developers to ensure design intent is implemented accurately and efficiently
• Managing iterative design cycles, using data and user feedback to refine solutions
• Contributing to and maintaining design systems and component libraries
• Conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
• Working within multi-disciplinary teams, including developers, content strategists, and marketers
• Engaging stakeholders and communicating design rationale clearly
• Championing UX across the business, proactively finding ways to share work and thinking
• Supporting junior team members and offering guidance where needed

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in UX design roles
• Strong prototyping and design skills using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, etc.
• Deep understanding of user-centred design principles
• A good eye for visual design and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of accessibility standards
• Awareness of current UX/UI trends
• Creative, curious, and always keen to learn
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

Salary (Rate): £450

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT