Senior User Experience Designer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior User Experience Designer in Cardiff. This role involves leading UX projects, mentoring junior designers, and engaging in user research to inform design decisions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in UX Design and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in UX Design and Product Strategy.
• Proven leadership in UX and product teams.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead key UX and digital interface projects.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee UX team.
• Organize user research sessions and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

User Experience Design

Communication

Information Architecture

User Research

Job description

Senior User Experience Designer, Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

The Senior UX Designer will lead key UX and digital interface projects, advocating for UX principles within project teams. Responsibilities include mentoring junior team members, creating user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and leading user research initiatives.

Role Requirements:

1. Contribute expertise in user needs, creating sketches, concepts, user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes.
2. Lead on user experience requirements and develop compelling user designs.
3. Deliver user requirements such as personas, domain models, and specifications.
4. Engage stakeholders in user-centered design processes, ensuring research informs design decisions.
5. Manage and direct UX team members to ensure quality delivery.
6. Prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
7. Oversee freelancers and external agencies as needed.
8. Organize user research sessions and explore new methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. Proven leadership and expertise in UX and product teams.
2. 5+ years in UX Design and Product Strategy.
3. Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
4. Broad conceptual expertise to influence product strategy.
5. Excellent presentation and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
6. Holistic approach to design and information architecture.
7. Knowledge of current UX trends and technologies.

For more information or immediate consideration, contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK via phone or email.