User Experience Designer (UX Designer)

eTeam; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company in Manchester is seeking a User Experience Designer to enhance digital experiences across various platforms. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders while focusing on user-centered design. Ideal candidates will have a BA in Graphic Design, proficiency in design tools like Figma, and strong communication skills. A portfolio demonstrating design understanding is essential. This is a contract position, offering a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator capable of facilitating workshops and brainstorming design concepts.
• Keenness to learn and develop, interested in new technologies.
• A current portfolio demonstrating strong online design understanding.

Responsibilities

• Work across the entire lifecycle of a product, translating insights into solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to create solutions and drive vision.
• Maintain knowledge of all relevant regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interface and interaction design

Prototyping and wireframing

Effective communication at all organisational levels

Attention to detail

Knowledge in design software such as Figma

Passion for design, research, content, architecture, usability and accessibility

Education

BA in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

eTeam Manchester, England, United Kingdom

User Experience Designer (UX Designer)

Location: Manchester (2 days/week office)

Job type: Contract (1 year)

Role Description

Working within the UX Design team, the role is to support the continuous improvement of the digital user experience across multiple digital channels. Help define interactivity and design for a variety of products, proposing solutions that balance user needs with business goals and technical capabilities. Driven by discovering how and why customers use our products, you will communicate these needs and propose solutions that excite and enthuse our customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Work across the entire lifecycle of a product, translating insights from research and analytics into concepts and solutions.
• Partner with product owners, developers and business stakeholders to create solutions, driving vision and strategy.
• Collaborate with the UX and content community to create, improve the bank’s design system and practices.
• Put the user at the centre of everything, championing their interests.
• Rapidly sketch and prototype ideas and design finer interaction details.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements, including Consumer Duty.

Technical Capabilities

• Familiar with current design philosophies such as Lean UX, Design Sprint, and Design Thinking.
• Strong communicator capable of facilitating workshops and brainstorming initial design concepts.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Interface and interaction design.
• Prototyping and wireframing.
• Navigation and architecture.
• Knowledge of IA solutions.
• Knowledge in design software such as Figma.
• Effective communication at all organisational levels.
• A current portfolio demonstrating strong online design understanding.
• BA in Graphic Design or related field.
• Keenness to learn and develop.
• Interest in new technologies.
• Attention to detail.
• Commercial and editorial awareness.
• Passion for design, research, content, architecture, usability and accessibility.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting