Lead UX Architect – Holborn London

Jas Gujral; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead UX Architect to join their dynamic London team. This pivotal role involves leading design initiatives, enhancing user experiences, and collaborating with a talented interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a strong background in UX and Service Design, and the ability to create innovative, omnichannel solutions for blue chip clients. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on high-profile projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UX design for blue chip clients.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in design.
• Proficient in creating omnichannel experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead design processes and advocate for UX improvements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on projects.
• Define metrics to evaluate project success and design impact.

Skills

UX Design

Service Design

Agile Development

Lean UX

Visual Thinking

Prototyping

Wireframing

Attention to Detail

Education

Design Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Sketch

Axure

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Lead UX Architect – Holborn London

Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World.

Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Architect for their London office.

You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy.

We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude.

As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people

– clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them.

You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery.

EXPERIENCE

· Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients

· as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer.

· Design processes, agile development and lean UX.

· Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.

· Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions.

· Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products.

· Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success.

· Working to strict deadlines.

· Proven design track record and design agency experience.

· Design degree or equivalent.

You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals.

Create project estimates and plans

Summary of Senior UX Architect Skills required:

· Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy.

· Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions.

· Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process.

· Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment.

· Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc.

· An understanding of technology.

Salary for this role will be in the range £70K - £85K + Benefits.

Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.