User Experience Designer

Candour; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a talented UX / UI Designer with 3–5 years of experience to join their product team in Stockport. This role involves conducting user research, creating user flows and prototypes, and collaborating closely with other teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio and proficiency in Figma. Benefits include a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Flexible start and finish times

Professional development funding

Generous annual leave

Office perks like snacks and coffee

Social events and team building

Parking provided

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a UX / UI design role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process.
• Experience building or maintaining a design system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to understand user needs.
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Figma

Experience in user research and usability testing

Strong communication skills

Excellent visual design skills

Job description

UX / UI Designer (3–5 Years) - £40,000 - £55,000 – Stockport – Hybrid working

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to accelerate their career in a team who value the individuals who work there. Our client is a well‑established software company specialising in management solutions. They’re looking for a talented UX / UI Designer (3–5 years’ experience) to join their product team. The designer will focus on building intuitive, user‑centred interfaces and will work closely with product managers, developers, and QA engineers. A strong understanding of Figma is essential; experience with vanilla JavaScript is a plus to help with prototyping and collaborating effectively with engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, usability testing) to understand user needs and behaviours
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions
• Create user flows, personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity mockups
• Design UI components in Figma, ensuring consistency in typography, spacing, colours, and interaction
• Develop and maintain a design system (component library, style guide, patterns)
• Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback
• Work closely with product, engineering, and QA teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and implemented correctly
• Prepare design documentation and assets for hand‑off to development
• Champion usability, accessibility, and best design practices
• (Optional) Use vanilla JavaScript knowledge to prototype interactions or evaluate technical constraints

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• 3–5 years’ experience in a UX / UI design role
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end‑to‑end design process
• Proficiency in Figma (or similar design tools)
• Experience in user research and usability testing
• Excellent visual design skills (typography, layout, colour theory)
• Experience building or maintaining a design system
• Strong communication skills; able to present and justify design decisions
• Empathetic and user‑focused mindset

Desirable

• Knowledge of front‑end technologies (vanilla JavaScript especially)
• Experience in motion design or micro‑animations
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Hotjar, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Experience in SaaS / B2B product design
• Understanding of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG)
• Experience with A / B testing

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about the work you do
• Detail‑oriented, with a passion for pixel‑perfect design
• Adaptable; comfortable working in an agile environment
• Strong collaborator and team player
• Self‑motivated, able to take ownership of design projects

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible start and finish times
• Professional development: funded training & design certifications
• Generous annual leave (with increase based on service)
• Office perks: snacks, good coffee, regular team lunches
• Social events and team building
• Parking provided

Why This Role Matters

• Significant opportunity to influence the UX / UI of a core product used by agencies
• Work with a cross‑functional, agile team
• Help build and scale a design system
• Drive user‑centred thinking and usability across the product
• Working with a client focus and making a real difference to projects

Interested? Don’t delay in applying – Interviews happening immediately.