UX Designer

Manchester Airports Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CAVU as a UX Designer and play a key role in enhancing digital experiences for airport travelers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create user-centric designs, conduct research, and develop prototypes. Enjoy numerous perks, including a flexible work environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

10% Company Pension

Annual Bonus Scheme

On Site Gym

MediCash Scheme

Flexible Benefits & Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in user-centric design processes.
• Ability to lead design workshops and user research.
• Strong understanding of digital experience design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to create intuitive design solutions.
• Lead user research initiatives to gather insights.
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes.
• Contribute to the mission of improving airport travel.

Skills

User Research

Prototyping

Problem-Solving

Design Thinking

Job description

About CAVU:

For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU. Our purpose is to find new and better ways to make airport travel seamless and enjoyable for everybody. From small ideas to big changes, every day is about creating better travel experiences. Our solutions, including our revenue-accelerating platform Propel and world-class hospitality venues like 1903 and Escape Lounges, aim to make travel more seamless and profitable for clients and partners. We believe in providing the space, support, and freedom for our team to think, innovate, and be their authentic selves—whether working from our offices, home, lounges, or on the road. If you want a career where you can make a real impact, bring new ideas to life, and push boundaries, CAVU is the place for you. Together, we can reach new heights.

Whats the role?

As a UX Designer at CAVU, you’ll be part of a fast-paced team focused on designing user-centric, seamless digital experiences across our platforms. You’ll collaborate with product leads, analysts, and developers to turn insights into intuitive design solutions. Your responsibilities include leading user research initiatives, running ideation and design workshops, and developing prototypes from low- to high-fidelity. Your work will directly contribute to our mission of improving airport travel for everyone. You’ll play a key role in defining, evolving, and enhancing our digital experiences—bringing creativity, problem-solving, and an experimental mindset to everything you do.

About You:

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The Perks:

• 25 Days Holiday, with the option to buy up to 10 more, plus 4 flexible bank holidays
• 10% Company Pension
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• On Site Gym
• MediCash Scheme
• A Host of Flexible Benefits & Discounts – including retail, rail, travel, and more

ID&E at CAVU:

At CAVU, inclusion, diversity, and equity are extremely important. We are committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We encourage everyone, even those who don’t meet every requirement listed, to apply. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please contact us to request assistance.