User Experience Designer

BAE SYSTEMS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Career Manager

Job summary

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is seeking a UX designer with strong user-centered design skills. You will create innovative design solutions and lead usability research to inform decisions, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in design tools such as Figma, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and user advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, HCI, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of user-centered design methods and tools.
• Proficiency in design software such as Figma.

Responsibilities

• Create user-friendly, innovative design solutions addressing complex challenges.
• Develop and present design concepts through wireframes, prototypes, and visual presentations.
• Evaluate and improve existing digital products focusing on usability, inclusivity, and accessibility.
• Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions, including interviews, usability testing, and journey mapping.
• Lead and analyse usability testing, stakeholder interviews, and other user-centered design methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve user experience and deliver business value; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
• Present design solutions to clients, backed by research and best practices.
• Advocate for user needs while aligning with business goals.
• Apply user-centered design methodologies across all phases from research through implementation.

Skills

User-centered design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design/HCI or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

Salary: £41,500 - 69,500 per year

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of user-centred design methods and tools.
• Proficiency in design software such as Figma.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• An active enhanced DV clearance is required before applying.
• Applicants must meet the relevant security and export control restrictions, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and, for many roles, higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Create user-friendly, innovative design solutions that address complex challenges.
• Develop and present design concepts through wireframes, prototypes, and visual presentations.
• Evaluate and improve existing digital products with a focus on usability, inclusivity, and accessibility.
• Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions, including interviews, usability testing, and journey mapping.
• Lead and analyse usability testing, stakeholder interviews, and other user-centred design methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve the user experience and deliver business value.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and share knowledge while mentoring junior staff.
• Present design solutions to clients, backed by research and best practices.
• Advocate for user needs while aligning with business goals.
• Apply user-centred design methodologies across all phases of delivery, from research through to implementation.

Technologies

• Figma
• Security
• Support
• UX UI Design

More:

We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts working across 10 countries. We collaborate to help governments, nation states, armed forces, and commercial businesses unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. We offer hybrid working, flexible and part-time options, 25 days holiday plus the option to buy, sell, and carry over leave, a flexible benefits package including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards, a company bonus scheme, and access to a dedicated Career Manager and employee resource groups. We have a strong history in national security, an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, and a team environment that supports collaboration, development, and work-life balance.

last updated 36 week of 2026