User Experience Designer

developrec; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Fareham is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to lead the design of their mobile app and web platform. As the first dedicated designer, you'll collaborate closely with founders, establish design standards, and enhance user experiences. This full-time role offers flexibility in working hours, an opportunity to influence product direction, and a chance to work in a stimulating start-up environment, with an immediate start preferred.

Benefits

Flexibility around working hours and location

Close collaboration with founders

Immediate start preferred

Qualifications

• Strong design portfolio with examples of mobile and web interfaces.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience designing for mobile applications with constrained space preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX design for the company’s mobile app and web platform.
• Translate product ideas into wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• Conduct ongoing testing and improvements to enhance usability.

Skills

User-centric thinking

Design detail

Collaboration

Education

Experience in commercial UI/UX role

Tools

Figma

Job description

Position: UI/UX Designer

Location: Based in Fareham onsite 5 days a week

Company Overview:

We have partnered with an innovative, product led tech company with a growing customer base across web and mobile platforms. The team is small, collaborative, and design focused led by co-founders who are hands-on and passionate about building intuitive, scalable digital experiences. Their newly launched mobile app is already in use by thousands of customers, with a strong pipeline of new features and refinements planned.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead UI/UX design for the company’s mobile app and supporting web platform
• Translate product ideas and requirements into wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
• Collaborate closely with co-founders, engineers, and external agencies
• Conduct ongoing testing and improvements to enhance usability and performance
• Establish internal design standards and best practices

Requirements:

• Experience in commercial UI/UX role
• Strong design portfolio with examples of mobile and web interfaces
• Experience with Figma (or similar design tools open to alternatives)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong eye for design detail and user-centric thinking

Desirable:

• Experience designing for mobile applications with constrained space
• Exposure to early stage/start-up environments
• Comfortable engaging with founders and helping define requirements

Additional Information:

• You’ll be the first dedicated designer in the team
• Close collaboration with the founders
• Full-time role with flexibility around working hours and location
• Immediate start preferred, but flexible for the right candidate
• Three stage interview process