UX Designer

Cox Automotive; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services organization in Manchester is seeking a UX Designer to create user-centered designs across web and mobile platforms. This role requires over 5 years of experience in UX design, proficiency in tools like Figma, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Join a dynamic environment focusing on innovative design practices and user needs, making a real impact on customer experiences.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Collaborative environment

Opportunity to make a significant impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in modern design tools like Figma.
• Strong understanding of interaction and service design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design wireframes, user interfaces, and prototypes for web and mobile.
• Plan usability tests and support discovery interviews.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers.

Skills

UX design experience

Proficiency in Figma

Usability testing

User research

Communication skills

Collaboration

Mobile-first design

Tools

Figma

HTML/CSS

Job description

As a UX Designer, you'll play a key role in delivering seamless, user-centered experiences by:

• Designing wireframes, user interfaces, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile platforms


• Planning and conducting usability tests and supporting discovery interviews


• Collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to iterate on solutions


• Ensuring consistency and quality across user journeys and interaction designs


• Supporting and evolving our design systems


• Validating designs with internal teams, dealerships, and end users


• Working across multiple squads to deliver cohesive, scalable solutions, Delivery of validated, user-tested designs across key product areas within 6 months


• Improved customer effort scores and positive user feedback


• Enhanced usability and consistency across our digital platforms

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX design experience, with a strong portfolio that showcases your design thinking and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency in Figma and other modern design tools


• Experience in usability testing and user research


• Strong understanding of interaction and service design principles


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills


• Experience designing for mobile-first and responsive web applications


• A collaborative mindset and a passion for creating meaningful user experiences


• Willingness to travel to our Bruntingthorpe office once a week and attend in-person dealership sessions when needed

We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.

Nice to Have

• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge for smoother developer collaboration


• Experience designing for B2B platforms and customer-facing applications


• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries

Why Join Cox Automotive?

• Be part of a global leader in automotive services and technology


• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment


• Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy


• Make a real impact on products used by thousands of customers across the UK and Europe

At Cox Automotive, we're transforming how the world buys, sells, owns, and uses vehicles. As part of our growing Product & Technology Group, we're on the lookout for a UX Designer who's as passionate about intuitive design as they are about understanding real user needs.

This is your opportunity to work across three dynamic areas- Vehicle Solutions, Vehicle Valuations, and Vehicle Movement-and help shape digital experiences that make a real difference to our customers. Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers. Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.

"The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!" – Ann Fairbanks, Executive PA & Business Support

"I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day." – Gemma Hepple

"In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role."