UX Designer [AQ-24457]

Aquent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plan

Vision and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Free online training (Aquent Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading global technology company to shape digital experiences. You will own end-to-end design tasks, identify user needs, define product requirements, and deliver innovative solutions that impact millions of users.

You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, iterate based on testing, and contribute to a holistic design language across products. This is a strategic, proactive design role at scale.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Product Design.
• Craftsmanship in design execution.
• Strong Systems Thinking capabilities.
• Expertise in Data Analysis, Synthesis & Planning.
• Deep understanding of User Behavior.
• Exceptional Aesthetic Sensibility.
• Knowledge of the full Product Development Lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Interactive Technology.
• Strong Storytelling abilities.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Proficiency in UX Research Methodology.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead end-to-end design tasks, contributing to comprehensive projects and programs.
• Proactively identify, define, and communicate user and product problems, proposing practical and creative solutions.
• Analyze and anticipate user needs, identifying critical product or platform requirements with minimal guidance.
• Iteratively refine design solutions based on user experience testing and input from partners and stakeholders.
• Develop innovative design solutions that address user, product, and business challenges.
• Create compelling design concepts, including mock-ups, prototypes, and models, to inform product ideation and user research.
• Conduct independent research to gather insights that directly inform design decisions.
• Drive contributions to a holistic design process, design system, or design language across teams and products.
• Assist in design and testing processes, building support for a clear design vision among partners.
• Adapt to evolving design constraints, communicating rationale behind design choices.
• Apply and adapt UX design frameworks, principles, patterns, and systems.
• Utilize standard writing and design tools to visualize ideas and develop prototypes.
• Tailor deliverables to meet product requirements with minimal oversight.
• Adhere to design templates, style guides, and accessibility guidelines.
• Provide constructive feedback to engage stakeholders on product design.
• Champion design strategy across partners.
• Articulate design approaches to fellow designers, identifying challenges and questions.
• Propose and utilize data and metrics to evaluate product impact.
• Collaborate with team to understand product ecosystem, user trends and industry landscape.
• Plan and prioritize design work across multiple projects.
• Work with partners to identify opportunities for expanding responsibilities within the product team.
• Collaborate with engineers to communicate design intention during implementation.
• Manage design specifications, mock-ups, and product models to ensure implementation.
• Develop design solutions informed by user insights, business needs and trends to achieve objectives.
• Analyze and anticipate user needs through collaboration, identifying problems with multiple solutions across strategy, product, or technology.

Skills

Product Design

Craftsmanship

Systems Thinking

Data Analysis

User Behavior

Aesthetic Sense

Product Development Lifecycle

Interactive Technology

Storytelling

Presentation Skills

UX Research Methodology

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading global technology company renowned for its innovative products and services that impact millions worldwide. This is an incredible opportunity to join a team that is shaping the future of digital experiences, where your contributions will directly influence user satisfaction and product success on a massive scale.

About the Role: Crafting Impactful User Experiences

Step into a pivotal role where your vision and expertise will drive the creation of intuitive, engaging, and impactful user experiences. As a core member of our design team, you won’t just be designing; you’ll be a proactive problem-solver, an innovator, and a strategic partner, owning end-to-end design tasks that are integral to overarching projects and programs. You will be instrumental in identifying user needs, defining product requirements, and delivering creative solutions that elevate our products and platforms. This is your chance to make a tangible difference, bringing innovative design solutions to life and shaping how users interact with groundbreaking technology.

What You’ll Do

• Independently lead end-to-end design tasks, contributing to comprehensive projects and programs.
• Proactively identify, define, and communicate user and product problems, proposing practical and creative solutions.
• Analyze and anticipate user needs, identifying critical product or platform requirements with minimal guidance.
• Iteratively refine design solutions based on user experience testing and valuable input from partners and stakeholders.
• Develop innovative design solutions that address user, product, and business challenges.
• Create compelling design concepts, including mock-ups, prototypes, and models, to inform product ideation and user research.
• Conduct independent research to gather insights that directly inform design decisions.
• Drive contributions to a holistic design process, design system, or design language across various teams and products.
• Assist in design and testing processes, building support for a clear design vision among partners.
• Adapt effectively to evolving design constraints, clearly communicating the rationale behind your design choices.
• Apply and adapt UX design frameworks, principles, patterns, and systems to create seamless user experiences.
• Utilize standard writing and design tools to visualize ideas and develop prototypes.
• Tailor deliverables to meet product or platform requirements with minimal oversight.
• Adhere to design templates, style guides, and accessibility guidelines to ensure consistent and inclusive designs.
• Provide constructive feedback to engage stakeholders on product design and achieve product goals.
• Champion design strategy across various partners and stakeholders.
• Articulate design approaches to fellow designers and partners, actively identifying challenges and questions.
• Propose and utilize key data and metrics to rigorously evaluate product impact.
• Collaborate with team members to understand the product ecosystem, user trends, and industry landscape, including competitors.
• Plan and prioritize design work across multiple projects, effectively communicating priorities to team members.
• Work closely with partners to identify opportunities for expanding responsibilities within the product team.
• Collaborate with engineers to effectively communicate and influence design intention during implementation.
• Manage design specifications, mock-ups, and product models to ensure successful implementation.
• Develop design solutions informed by user insights, business needs, and industry trends to achieve business objectives.
• Analyze and anticipate user needs through collaboration, identifying defined problems with multiple potential solutions across strategy, product, or technology.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proficiency in Product Design
• Demonstrated Craftsmanship in design execution
• Strong Systems Thinking capabilities
• Expertise in Data Analysis, Synthesis & Planning
• Deep understanding of User Behavior
• Exceptional Aesthetic Sensibility
• Knowledge of the full Product Development Lifecycle
• Familiarity with Interactive Technology
• Strong Storytelling abilities
• Excellent Presentation skills
• Proficiency in UX Research Methodology

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

• We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Our Client is a multinational technology company, specialising in Internet-related services and products; including online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. The atmosphere is relaxed with a diverse and innovative culture. Opportunities for growth and progression and networking with like‑minded people across the business and beyond.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.