UX/UI Designer

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a digital designer to create user interfaces for web applications. This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to be part of the team developing the Leeds Design System. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital design and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch. The position includes generous holiday, a pension scheme, and health benefits as part of an extensive perks package.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts at Campus gym

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in digital design roles with strong UX/UI knowledge.
• Proficiency with design technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch.

Responsibilities

• Design user interfaces for web applications.
• Contribute to the development of the Leeds Design System.
• Collaborate with business and IT change professionals.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Digital design experience

UX/UI design knowledge

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Proficiency in Sketch

Job description

Overview

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Using a combination of different design technologies (for example Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch) you will be part of a team developing and supporting the Leeds Design System. You will contribute to the development of new and existing key core services used by a range of business stakeholders, working closely with business change and IT change professionals to ensure systems are fit for purpose and meet strategic and user requirements. You will utilise skills, knowledge and experience gained through working in a digital design role to design user interfaces for web applications. You will work effectively, aligned to the development lifecycle ensuring effective communication and consultation with stakeholders and customers in designing fit for purpose solutions.

Visa and eligibility

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

About the University

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Design user interfaces for web applications using UX/UI design knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to the development and support of the Leeds Design System and key core services used by a range of business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business change and IT change professionals to ensure systems are fit for purpose and meet strategic and user requirements.
• Work effectively within the development lifecycle and communicate with stakeholders and customers when designing fit-for-purpose solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital design roles with UX/UI design knowledge and skills.
• Proficiency with design technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - that’s 42 days a year
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes
• And much more!