Senior UI Designer for Web & UX Systems

Aquent; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading education provider to recruit a Senior Digital / UI Designer for a key web refresh project. You will lead the visual refresh of core digital assets within a mature design system, in a hybrid setup with 3 days onsite.

Embedded in an agile squad with CMS and front-end developers, you will integrate new IA, run usability tests, and prototype concepts for future deliverables beyond the current design system.

Qualifications

• Strong UI/Digital portfolio demonstrating clean, high-impact web pages and component systems.
• Foundational UX skills including wireframes, user flows, layout hierarchy, and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Core Web Refresh: redesign high-visibility pages using brand guidelines and design system components.
• IA Integration: adapt designs to align with incoming Information Architecture refresh.
• Concepting & Innovation: wireframe, prototype, and concept future digital solutions beyond current design system.
• Squad Collaboration: work daily with CMS developers, front-end engineers and product stakeholders.
• Evidence-Based Design: validate designs through usability testing and present design rationales to stakeholders.

Skills

UI design

UX research

Wireframing

Information Architecture

Design systems

Collaborative skills

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Job Title: Senior Digital / UI Designer (with UX capability)

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Role Type: 3 months rolling Contract

Sector: Higher Education

About the Client

We are excited to partner with a leading education provider to recruit a talented Senior Digital / UI Designer for a key web refresh project. Operating within an established brand ecosystem and mature design system, our client is looking for a strong visual practitioner who can elevate key digital touchpoints while bringing practical UX problem-solving to future concepts.

About the Role

As the Senior Digital / UI Designer, you will lead the visual refresh of the client’s core digital assets.

You will be embedded directly inside an agileSquad working alongside front-end and CMS developers. While dedicated user research and an Information Architecture (IA) update will be provided by partner teams, you will play a crucial role in integrating visual layouts into the new IA, conducting usability testing, and exploring creative concepts for unscoped, future digital deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Web Refresh: Redesign high-visibility pages using existing brand guidelines and design system components.
• IA Integration: Adapt design patterns and content layouts to seamlessly align with an incoming Information Architecture refresh.
• Concepting & Innovation: Wireframe, prototype, and concept future digital solutions for complex requirements outside the current design system scope.
• Squad Collaboration: Partner daily with CMS developers, front-end engineers, and product stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and sleek execution.
• Evidence-Based Design: Validate designs through usability testing and articulate design rationale to broad stakeholder groups.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong UI/Digital Portfolio: Demonstrated track record of delivering clean, high-impact web pages and component systems.
• Foundational UX Skillset: Practical experience with wireframing, user flows, layout hierarchy, and usability testing.
• Design System Mastery: Ability to work efficiently within mature UI kits and contribute component enhancements.
• Developer Collaboration: Comfort working alongside CMS and front-end developers in an integrated squad environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills to present ideas, gather feedback, and defend design decisions with data and insights.

Please click apply if you're interested in the opportunity with an updated folio and CV.