UI/UX Designer

Ascendion; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading design consulting firm is seeking an experienced UX Consultant to lead design activities in Cardiff. You will conduct user interviews and translate findings into wireframes and prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in tools like Figma and Adobe XD is required, along with strong expertise in UX research and UI design. This contract role offers a chance to enhance user experience through collaborative design efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with both UX research and UI design.
• Proficient in tools such as Miro, Slack, Adobe XD, and Figma.
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams or squads.
• Ability to plan and conduct user interviews and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to discovery-phase design activities.
• Conduct user interviews, synthesize insights, and define user needs.
• Translate research findings into wireframes, user flows, and prototypes.
• Collaborate with service designers, developers, and product managers.
• Facilitate workshops and design collaboration using tools like Miro and Slack.
• Deliver UI design assets using tools like Figma and Adobe XD.
• Ensure a seamless end-to-end user experience through iterative design.

Skills

UX research

UI design

Agile methodology

User interviews

Collaborative design

Tools

Miro

Slack

Adobe XD

Figma

Job description

Job Title: UX Consultant

Location: Cardiff
Job Type: Contract
Experience Level: Mid - Senior

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to discovery-phase design activities
• Conduct user interviews, synthesize insights, and define user needs
• Translate research findings into wireframes, user flows, and prototypes
• Collaborate with service designers, developers, and product managers in a squad-based environment
• Facilitate workshops and design collaboration using tools like Miro and Slack
• Deliver UI design assets using tools like Figma and Adobe XD
• Ensure a seamless end-to-end user experience through iterative design and validation

Qualifications

1. Strong hands-on experience with both UX research and UI design
2. Proficient in tools such as Miro, Slack, Adobe XD, and Figma
3. Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams or squads
4. Ability to plan and conduct user interviews and usability testing

Platform-agnostic mindset with a focus on user-centric design