UX-UI Designer

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays

Pension contribution 14.5%

Vibrant working environment

On-site facilities access

Job summary

University of Surrey in Guildford is seeking a UX-UI Designer to shape intuitive, accessible and engaging digital experiences for students, staff and external users. You will combine user-centred design with front-end development skills to improve websites, portals and digital services across the University.

The IT team supports a digital transformation that underpins the University's strategy. It is a vibrant, dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to the design system and drive

Qualifications

• User-centred design
• Front-end fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Accessibility best practices (WCAG)

Responsibilities

• Lead user-centred design activities (research, journey mapping, personas, wireframes)
• Translate insights into intuitive interfaces
• Design front-end components and interfaces
• Embed accessibility into design and development
• Collaborate across teams to deliver solutions
• Contribute to design system and UI components
• Plan usability testing and iterate designs
• Provide UX/UI coaching and knowledge sharing
• Maintain knowledge of UX methods and emerging tech

Job description

As part of an exciting digital transformation, the University of Surrey is seeking a UX-UI Designer.

This role will help shape intuitive, accessible and engaging digital experiences for students, staff and external users. You will combine user-centred design with front-end development skills to improve websites, portals and digital services across the University.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you'll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 14.5%, and a unique and vibrant working environment.

Role & Responsibilities

The role acts as a UX/UI specialist within cross-functional digital delivery teams, ensuring that user needs, accessibility and design quality are embedded throughout the design and development lifecycle.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead user-centred design activities, including user research, journey mapping, persona development, wireframing and rapid prototyping
• Translate research and analytics insights into intuitive, accessible and visually compelling interfaces aligned with University standards
• Design front-end components and interfaces using modern web technologies, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Ensures the user experience can be delivered as a functional, technically viable and maintainable solution
• Embed accessibility best practice, including WCAG 2.2 AA, into design and development approaches and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with application owners, developers, content designers, business analysts and stakeholders to clarify needs and agree effective solutions
• Contribute to the development and governance of the University design system, reusable UI components and interaction patterns
• Plan and facilitate usability testing, synthesise findings and iterate designs to improve user experience
• Provide specialist UX/UI advice and coaching to colleagues, supporting a culture of user-centred design and continuous improvement
• Maintain current knowledge of UX methods, interaction design, accessibility standards and emerging digital technologies

The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University's strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact.

It's a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University's strategic plans.

What's in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Market leading Pension
• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Travel & Family benefits including cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Access to on-site leisure facilities at discounted rates