UX Designer

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a talented User Experience (UX) Designer to shape engaging digital experiences. You’ll work closely with developers and product managers to apply user-centred design principles. Responsibilities include creating personas, delivering prototypes, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. A degree or equivalent experience is required, along with strong knowledge of UX design tools and methods. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to digital transformation at a prestigious institution.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
• Strong knowledge of design research and interaction, visual design, or information architecture.
• Proven experience with design tools and methods.
• Skilled in responsive web and mobile design.

Responsibilities

• Visualise and solve complex problems using evidence-based design.
• Create personas, wireframes, and user journeys.
• Deliver prototypes for user testing and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Skills

User experience design

Prototyping

Interaction design

Responsive design

Design research

Visual design

Education

Degree in relevant subject (e.g., Computer Science, Graphic Design)

Tools

Figma

Miro

Axure

InVision

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We’re looking for a talented User Experience (UX) Designer to join our Digital User Experience team. You’ll play a key role in shaping intuitive, accessible, and engaging digital experiences for our diverse user base. This is an exciting opportunity to apply user‑centred design principles and deliver prototypes, interfaces, and interaction models that meet the needs of students, staff, and partners.

What You’ll Do

User‑Centred Design & Research

• Visualise and solve complex problems using evidence‑based design decisions.
• Create personas, user journeys, wireframes, and information architecture schemas.
• Incorporate UX into agile development sprints and collaborate with developers, content designers, and product managers.

Prototyping & Interaction Design

• Deliver prototypes (from sketches to interactive models) for user testing.
• Apply rapid prototyping methods and modern design patterns.

Accessible Design

• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 and Web Accessibility Directive standards.
• Lead on visual design standards and contribute to the University’s design system.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate design decisions clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Mentor colleagues and promote best practices in UX across the University.

About You

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject (e.g., Computer Science, Graphic Design).
• Strong knowledge of design research and at least one of: interaction design, service design, visual design, or information architecture.
• Proven experience with tools such as Figma, Miro, Axure, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skilled in responsive design for web and mobile, and accessibility standards.
• Experience working in agile environments and using data to inform design decisions.
• Portfolio demonstrating UX design and prototyping skills.
• Experience facilitating usability testing and concept validation.
• Background in agile project management and UX leadership.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team driving digital transformation at a world‑class Russell Group university. We value creativity, inclusivity, and innovation—and we’re committed to making our digital services accessible to all.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter via our online recruitment portal.

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated on the job.