UX Designer

twentysix; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated UX Assistant to support the UX Manager and collaborate with marketing and web teams. This role involves conducting UX audits, usability testing, and providing actionable insights based on user behavior trends. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a passion for enhancing user experiences. With opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid working model, this position offers a chance to contribute to exciting national and international projects while being part of a dynamic and environmentally conscious team.

Benefits

30 days holiday allowance

Extra day off for birthday

Hybrid working model

Competitive pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Health workshops

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of UX and marketing principles is required.
• A few years of experience in-house or 1-2 years UX experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the UX Manager with UX recommendations for marketing and web teams.
• Conduct UX audits and usability testing for clients.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, and sitemaps.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

UX principles

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

1-2 years of UX experience

Tools

Wireframing tools

Usability testing tools

Job description

Who you are

You are a natural problem solver and keen to seek solutions that creatively align user needs and business goals. You are a keen communicator who can work well within a team as well as the confidence to communicate coherently to clients. The ideal candidate will be willing and hungry to learn; their genuine passion will drive them forward.

What you’ll do

You will assist the UX Manager by aiding the marketing and web teams with UX recommendations. This can range from running competitor analysis and data reports to understanding user behaviour trends and research techniques.

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires you to work from our office based in Fareham Hampshire (Hybrid). Please only apply if you are happy to work from this location.

Your day to day

• Carry out UX audits for Marketing and Website clients, produce clear and concise reports and communicate the data to the clients and internal teams, clearly illustrating the advice.
• Analyse and test common site elements, including information architecture and navigation, user flows and conversion funnels, on-page messaging and content, call to action and forms.
• Provide rationale and supporting data for UX recommendations.
• Consult with clients to understand their goals.
• Conduct usability testing.
• Understand user behaviour trends and research techniques.
• Good at problem-solving and thinking analytically to come up with the best solution.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, sitemaps and screen flows.
• Conduct competitor and customer analysis.
• Organise and track hours that are allocated to each client.
• Communicate to management on project development, timelines and results.
• Communicate effectively with UX team on the progress of the client’s projects and campaigns and, at times, directly with the clients.
• Train and mentor members of the UX team.
• Review and approve UX team work.
• Any other duties as assigned by your manager.

Knowledge and Experience

• Basic understanding of UX and marketing principles (required).
• A few years of experience working in-house or 1 – 2 years UX experience (desirable).
• Recent marketing or related field graduate (or equivalent) (desirable).
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and literacy skills.
• Must have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Personal Characteristics

• Driven and focused – not to mention detail oriented. We deliver world-class experiences, and we won’t let any small detail fall through the cracks.
• Commercially minded – we don’t just churn out projects. We’re looking for someone who appreciates and invests in the wider growth and achievements of Damteq.
• Enthusiastic – we want someone that brings their excitement and passion to every project.
• Happy to be challenged – We want our team always to be learning from one another. Our people will always be experimenting with new trends and challenging new ways of doing things.
• Happy to work at a destination agency – Damteq is a go-to agency, both for clients and talent. We don’t play second fiddle. We’re looking for people who are keen to commit and add value to our business.

Benefits

• Salary to suit your experience and lifestyle.
• Excellent holiday allowance (30 days) + 1 extra day every year.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Hybrid Working (3 days office-based, two days remote after passing 6-month probation).
• Opportunity to work on national and international projects.
• Competitive Pension Schemes.
• Working for an environmentally conscious company.
• Opportunity for travel for conferences.
• Ongoing continuous performance reviews and personal growth plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Workplace Wellbeing and Health Workshops.
• Regular Check-ins and one to ones.
• Team Knowledge Sharing and Workshops.
• Regular socials, payday pub visits and fun stuff.