User Experience Designer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Fareham is seeking a dedicated UI/UX Designer to spearhead design efforts for their mobile app and web platform. This full-time role encourages collaboration with co-founders in a dynamic startup atmosphere, prioritizing intuitive and user-centered design. Key responsibilities include translating product ideas into tangible designs, continuous usability testing, and establishing design standards.

Benefits

Flexibility around working hours and location

Close collaboration with co-founders

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial UI/UX role.
• Strong design portfolio with examples of mobile and web interfaces.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

User-Centric Design

Visual Design

Usability Testing

Tools

Figma

Job description

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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
• 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