Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced UX/UI Design Lead to oversee and drive the user experience and interface design of our digital products. The successful candidate will lead a team of designers, collaborate closely with product managers and developers, and ensure the delivery of intuitive, engaging, and accessible digital solutions. This role requires a strong foundation in front-end development principles, user research, and a comprehensive understanding of design patterns and usability standards. The UX/UI Design Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual and interactive aspects of our products, ensuring they meet business requirements and user needs.
Duties
- Lead the design process from concept to completion, including wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator, and InVision.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse business requirements and translate them into compelling user experiences.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights that inform design decisions; utilise data analysis skills and tools like Google Analytics to evaluate user behaviour.
- Develop information architecture strategies and interaction designs that optimise user engagement across multiple platforms including responsive web environments.
- Oversee the creation of visual assets, including graphics, icons, and animations using Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools; ensure consistency in branding and style across all digital touchpoints.
- Implement best practices in front-end development by working closely with developers skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React, and utilise APIs for seamless integration.
- Establish design standards and patterns to ensure consistency; facilitate requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders using tools like Visio or Balsamiq.
- Manage the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) process within the design team to ensure timely delivery of projects aligned with business goals.
- Mentor junior designers on UX principles, digital design techniques, and emerging trends; promote a culture of innovation within the team.
- Stay abreast of industry trends in UX/UI design, web development technologies such as Bootstrap or SCSS, and emerging tools like Zeplin or UnrEal Engine for immersive experiences.
Skills
- Proven expertise in UX/UI design with extensive experience in wireframing, prototyping, data visualisation, and interaction design.
- Strong knowledge of front-end development languages including HTML, CSS (and pre-processors like Less or SCSS), JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React.
- Proficiency with design tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Figma, InVision, Axure, Balsamiq, Zeplin.
- Experience in conducting user research, usability testing (including User Acceptance Testing), requirements gathering, and analysis skills.
- Familiarity with analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Omniture for data-driven decision making.
- Knowledge of responsive web design principles ensuring optimal performance across devices.
- Understanding of APIs integration as well as cloud services like AWS for scalable deployment solutions.
- Ability to develop information architecture that enhances user flow; experience with content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal is advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to lead projects through all phases of SDLC while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels; leadership qualities to guide a team towards innovative solutions.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker passionate about creating outstanding digital experiences while leading a talented team of designers in a dynamic environment.
Pay: £28,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
