UX Designer

User experience, UX designer, user-centred design

Fully Remote (Occasional Travel to Head Office in Canada)

Leading Provider of Technology Solutions in Education and Learning

Up to £45,000 + package

This company is at the forefront of transforming education with our innovative technology solutions. We deliver a comprehensive suite of software, hardware, training, and services designed to enhance interactive learning experiences. Our mission is to empower educators and learners by providing cutting-edge tools that make education more engaging and effective.

We are looking for a UX Designer to join our talented UX team and create engaging, interactive experiences that push the boundaries of how we learn, share, and engage. Reporting to the Manager, User Experience, you will be responsible for creating design specifications, wireframes, and high-fidelity concepts for the software platform with a focus on delivering a positive customer experience. You will work closely with our Product Management, Product Development, and User Research teams.

1. Lead the design of a major software product or cross-product design initiative.
2. Work with Product Management to define product requirements, drive alignment efforts around user needs, and advocate for the prioritization of features that benefit our users.
3. Plan user research in advance and drive research results into product designs and roadmaps.
4. Create design specifications for development teams and collaborate on design adjustments during implementation.
5. Communicate the user experience at various stages of the design process with wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs.
6. Execute design work with a high standard for quality within time and technical constraints amid competing priorities and ambiguous situations.
7. Lead the improvement of user experience methodologies and processes.
8. Mentor team members and develop processes for effective design practice.
9. Participate in the development process from definition, through design, build, test, release, and maintenance.
10. Collaborate with multiple teams, designing for cross-platform foundational features.
11. Show a strong portfolio of design work demonstrating problem-solving for users, preferably for Android-based platforms.
12. Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree focusing on human-computer interaction, user interface design, human factors, visual design, industrial design, or related areas.
13. Have 4+ years of experience in user experience design, product design, or interaction design.
14. Possess excellent knowledge of user-centered design methodologies, including depth in at least two interaction models and platforms.
15. Experience designing for embedded Android platforms and products, with integration into the Google ecosystem for education.
16. Deep understanding of Google's Material Design and Android design guidelines.
17. Demonstrate strong ownership and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
18. Expertise with design and prototyping tools, preferably Figma.
19. Proven ability to evolve and innovate design processes.
20. Comprehensive knowledge of interaction/UX design, from information architecture to micro-interactions.
21. Deep knowledge of user research and usability validation methods.
22. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
23. Be curious, creative, and technically skilled.
24. Self-starter with good prioritization, organization, and process skills.
25. Strong time management skills, capable of managing multiple projects independently.
26. Maintain a positive, resilient personality, open to feedback, and committed to continuous improvement.
27. Capable of managing multiple projects of varying complexity and timelines.
28. Experience with agile development processes is a plus.