UX Designer

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consultancy is seeking a UX Designer for a 12-month contract in a hybrid role based in Manchester. You will support the digital user experience by working closely with teams to translate insights into actionable designs. The ideal candidate will have experience in consumer-focused digital projects and strong capabilities in prototyping with tools like Figma. This position offers a rate of up to £400 per day via an umbrella company.

Qualifications

• Experience designing consumer focused digital projects.
• Knowledge in design software such as Figma.
• Worked in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate insights from research and analytics into concepts and solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders.
• Champion user needs at the center of designs.

Skills

Interface and interaction design

Prototyping and wire framing

Navigation and architecture

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

BA in Graphic Design or related area

Tools

Figma

HTML

CSS

Job description

UX Designer

12 Month contract initially
Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester
Rate: Up to £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a UX Designer to join the team.

Working within the UX Design team, the role is to support the continuous improvement of the digital user experience across the multiple digital channels. Help to define the interactivity and design on a variety of products, proposing solutions that balance user needs with business goals and technical capabilities. Driven by finding out how and why customers use our products, and be passionate about communicating these needs, proposing solutions to problems that excite and enthuse our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across the entire life cycle of a product, translating insights from research and analytics into concepts and solutions.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team; partner with product owners, developers and business stakeholders to come up with solutions, driving vision and strategy for our products.
• Collaborate across the UX and content community to create and improve the design system and practices.
• Our users lead the way and their needs inform our solutions. You'll put the user at the centre of everything we do at the bank and champion their interests.
• Rapidly sketch and prototype ideas as well as designing the finer details of an interaction or component.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements.

Key Skills & Experience

Technical Capabilities

• Experience designing consumer focused digital projects.
• Familiar with current design philosophies; Lean UX, Design Sprint, design thinking etc.
• A strong communicator to help facilitate workshops and brainstorm initial design concepts.
• Ability to create interactive prototypes using Figma or in the browser with HTML and CSS.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Interface and interaction design.
• Prototyping and wire framing.
• Navigation and architecture.
• Knowledge of IA solutions.
• Knowledge in design software such as Figma.
• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
• A current portfolio that reflects a strong understanding of online design.
• BA in Graphic Design or related area.
• A keenness to learn and develop.
• Understanding/interests of new technologies.
• Precise and high attention to detail.
• Be commercially minded as well as editorially aware.
• Be passionate about uses of design, research, content, architecture, usability and accessibility.
• Worked in an agile environment.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work. If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly; we will respond as soon as possible.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.