UX Designer Job Profile

We are looking for an experienced UX designer who will ensure that the user experience for individuals using our website and/or software application is as efficient and pleasurable as possible. You'll be involved in the design of digital products and services for end users and will need to understand motivations.

Responsibilities:

As a UX designer, you'll typically need to:

• to create effective and compelling screen-based experiences for websites or apps

• propose and sketch out a range of visual concepts both on paper and using software applications

• create user personas, user journeys and site maps

• work on cross-platform applications to develop user experiences covering mobile phones, tablets and computers

• work collaboratively with other designers, product design and development teams, business analysts, engineers and project managers

• ensure design standards, guidelines and best practices are adhered to

• ensure that all colleagues in the organisation have an understanding of UX design practices

• attend meetings to discuss and review progress on the project

• identify areas for improvement

• redesign websites to make them more responsive

• redesign or create mobile apps that are easy to use and configured appropriately for smartphones and tablets

• keep up to date with technological innovations and new tools

Who’ll be a good fit:

You'll need to have:

• excellent problem-solving skills

• to be a concept thinker with a keen visual awareness and willingness to learn specialist programmes

• an interest in, and knowledge of, coding and design principles

• effective communication skills

• empathy with the customer so that you can understand what they want from the website/app

• excellent written communication skills, with an eye for detail

• design and spatial skills to gauge the usability of the website or application

• an aptitude for using a logical, step-by-step approach to ensure designs are user friendly and simple for end users

• a high level of concentration and resilience to stay focused on a project to the end and meet client deadlines

• an open, flexible and adaptable mindset to cope with a rapidly changing set of tasks in an area of emerging, new technologies

• the ability to relate well to other professionals and work in a specialist team

• a willingness to keep up to date with software applications and new techniques in a rapidly changing profession.

Working Hours:

• Working hours are normally 9am to 5pm. You may need to work occasional evenings and weekends, if you're working on something for which there is an approaching deadline.

• Part-time work is possible. Flexible working hours may also be available.

What to expect:

• Work requires spending the majority of your time at a computer.

• We offer competitive salary and an enviable environment and culture.

Does this sound interesting? Our extremely talented, passionate, friendly group is looking to add yet another extremely talented, passionate, friendly colleague. Apply for this opportunity, and the team would love to get on a call with you to discuss further.