Lead UX Designer – 60K

Ascent People Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company is seeking a Lead UX Designer to lead a UX team and design user interfaces. This role involves conducting research and usability tests while collaborating with product teams. Offering a salary up to £60,000 and a hybrid working model with 2 days in the Nottingham office. Candidates must have their own visa for UK work.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UI/UX design and usability testing.
• Experience leading UX teams.
• Ability to conduct user research and synthesize insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UX professionals.
• Design and prototype user interfaces for web applications.
• Conduct user research and usability testing.
• Maintain design systems and UI libraries.
• Collaborate with product teams to define UX strategies.

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Usability testing

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Education

Degree in UX/UI Design, HCI, or related field

Job description

Lead UX Designer – 60K

Location: East Midlands

Industry: IT

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Hybrid, Pension

Posted: 29/08/2025

Description

We are seeking a Lead UX Designer to join a global software company. The role involves leading a small UX team, designing user interfaces, conducting user research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability. The position offers a hybrid working model with 2 days in the Nottingham office, a salary of up to £60,000, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UX professionals
• Design and prototype user interfaces for web applications
• Conduct user research and usability testing
• Maintain design systems and UI libraries
• Collaborate with product teams to define UX strategies

Requirements

• Degree in UX/UI Design, HCI, or related field
• Proven experience in UI/UX design and usability testing
• Strong skills with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and other design tools
• Experience leading UX teams
• Ability to conduct user research and synthesize insights

Additional Information

Note: Candidates must have their own visa/permit for UK work. No sponsorship provided. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Jo Bevington, Phone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]