WHO ARE WE?
Destination2 is part of Travcorp Holdings Ltd, a dynamic UK travel group made up of a family of specialist holiday brands that together help people explore the world. Our portfolio includes American Holidays (bespoke travel to the USA, Canada & the Caribbean), Citalia (Italy-focused tailor-made experiences), Destination2 (premium long-haul and luxury-led holidays), Destination2 Cruise (personalised cruise itineraries), Holiday Gems (affordable beach and seasonal escapes), and Sovereign Luxury Travel (high-end, hand-picked luxury getaways). Together we’re passionate about delivering exceptional travel experiences through deep destination expertise, great service, and a customer-first culture, with exciting opportunities for growth and career development across the group.
This role is full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
LOCATION: Chester office, including hybrid
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and innovative UX Designer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating engaging, user-centred digital experiences across various platforms. This role involves collaborating closely with product development teams to design intuitive interfaces, conduct user research, and translate complex requirements into compelling visual and interactive solutions. The ideal applicant will possess a strong understanding of front-end development, data visualisation, and usability principles, contributing to the overall success of our digital products.
What you'll do
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and InVision to communicate design concepts effectively.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment with user needs.
- Create responsive web designs that optimise user experience across devices using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and other front-end technologies.
- Analyse user behaviour through tools like Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics to inform design improvements.
- Apply interaction design principles and information architecture best practices to enhance usability.
- Utilise data visualisation techniques to present complex information clearly and effectively.
- Maintain consistency in design patterns while adhering to brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
- Support the development team during user acceptance testing (UAT) phases to ensure the final product meets quality standards.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in UX/UI design, digital design tools, and technology stacks such as Angular, React, Redux, AWS, APIs, and SCSS.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Axure, Balsamiq, Zeplin, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe After Effects.
- Solid understanding of front-end development languages such as HTML5, CSS3 (including Less/SCSS), JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Google Analytics or Omniture for behavioural insights.
- Knowledge of SDLC processes and requirements gathering methodologies.
- Strong analysis skills with the ability to interpret user data and translate it into functional designs.
- Familiarity with business requirements documentation and API integration processes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Digital Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related fields is preferred but not essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative professional eager to shape innovative digital experiences while working within a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
- Enhanced Pension
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays, rising 1 days per year (up to 33 days including bank holidays)
- Seasonal saving scheme
- Learning & Development funding
- Refer a friend
- Costco membership
- Perkbox rewards
- Life Insurance
- Eyecare vouchers
- Health and Wellbeing support
- EAP, Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity
- Long Service Award Scheme
- Chester Races Partnership
- Partner Exclusive Concessions and Staff Travel Discounts
OUR VALUES:
We forge our own path - We think creatively to bring holiday dreams to life
We go the extra mile - We work tirelessly to meet the needs of our customers
We keep our feet on the ground - We provide clarity and honestly in every situation
OUR MISSION:
To turn holiday dreams into reality at the best possible price, while delivering the very best service.
We strive to become the go-to name our customers trust and return to time and again.
OUR VISION:
We believe everyone deserves a little luxury. Our goal is to bring affordable luxury holidays to more people than ever helping them experience adventure, exploration, romance, relaxation, and excitement in destinations far removed from the everyday.
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- This role requires travel to the Chester office a few days a week
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chester CH1 6LT
