Senior UI/UX Designer

Sunrisetheme; Tipton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrisetheme is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the end-to-end user experience across web and mobile platforms. You will craft intuitive interfaces, establish design systems, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business needs into elegant solutions.

You will mentor junior designers, conduct user research, and test designs to iterate toward usability and visual excellence, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines across devices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Sketch, Figma, XD, or InVision.
• Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
• Experience with usability testing and data-driven design decisions.
• Cross-platform design across mobile, web, and tablet.
• Basic HTML/CSS/JavaScript knowledge is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process to deliver intuitive interfaces.
• Develop and maintain design systems and guidelines.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers.
• Conduct user research and usability testing.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Mentor junior designers.
• Ensure responsive designs across devices.

Skills

User-centered design

Design systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Wireframing & prototyping

Usability testing

Visual design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

A Senior UI/UX Designer plays a crucial role in crafting seamless and engaging user experiences while ensuring that the design is visually appealing and user-friendly. Here's an outline of typical job details:

Key Responsibilities:

• User-Centered Design: Lead the design process, focusing on delivering high-quality, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces.


• Design Systems and Frameworks: Develop and maintain design systems, guidelines, and standards to ensure consistent experiences across various platforms.


• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and other cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into design solutions.


• Research and Testing: Conduct user research, interviews, surveys, and usability tests to gather insights that guide design decisions. Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for user feedback.


• Iterative Design Process: Continuously refine and iterate on design concepts based on user feedback, analytics, and collaboration with development teams.


• Visual Design: Oversee the creation of visually appealing designs while maintaining the brand's aesthetic standards, ensuring consistency in design across all platforms.


• Mentorship: Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices, design methodologies, and tools.


• Responsive Design: Ensure that designs are responsive and work across a variety of devices, from desktops to mobile.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a portfolio demonstrating a strong command of visual design, interaction design, and usability principles.


• Design Tools: Proficiency in tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar design and prototyping tools.


• Wireframing & Prototyping: Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design ideas effectively.


• Usability Testing: Experience conducting user testing, analyzing user feedback, and making data-driven design decisions.


• Cross-Platform Design: Expertise in designing for mobile, web, and tablet platforms, ensuring consistent experiences.


• Coding Knowledge (Optional): Basic understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript is a plus to collaborate effectively with developers.


• Collaboration Skills: Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex design challenges.


• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and an understanding of visual hierarchy, spacing, and color theory.


• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.


• Experience with Agile: Familiarity with agile development processes and experience working in sprints.


• Mentoring Experience: Previous experience leading or mentoring a design team is highly valued.

Salary:

• Negotable