UX/UI Designer

Halfords; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive and cycling support company based in Redditch is searching for a UX/UI Designer. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to enhance user experiences across platforms, advocate for accessibility, and apply your design expertise in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension and life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer with a portfolio showcasing projects and processes.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Knowledge of accessible design for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate business requirements into design.
• Deliver user research, usability testing, and convert findings into design decisions.
• Ensure all design work meets accessibility guidelines.

Skills

User-centered design principles

Collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Job description

As a UX/UI Designer, you are passionate about creating user experiences with a real focus on accessibility, usability, and cutting-edge UI design. You relish the opportunity to collaborate with your peers and the wider business to understand requirements and create user journeys that maximise customer satisfaction while driving business value.

You'll be an advocate for key features and functionality, delivering robust research and testing, making data-driven decisions to enhance user journeys, and ensuring UX guidelines and principles are embodied in everything you do.

To you, it's the opportunity to work as part of a successful and established team, where you can make your mark on some exciting large-scale transformational projects while also making continuous improvements to existing functions.

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective design solutions
• Work within set UX guidelines and principles to ensure consistency and coherence across all touchpoints of user journeys
• Work with the Halfords UI kit and brand guidelines
• Use established best practice UX in all design work, providing feedback where appropriate on practicality
• Effectively manage workload, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and highlighting any changes to scope or timelines
• Advocate for key features and functions that address business objectives while meeting customer needs
• Accurately report time spent on projects weekly
• Work with the business to understand performance and impact of UX changes and iterate as needed to drive results
• Deliver user research, concept testing, usability testing, conduct competitive audits and market research, and convert findings into design decisions
• Immerse yourself in insights, competitor analysis, user research, and data to inform new ideas and optimizations
• Ensure all design work meets group accessibility guidelines
• Participate in team processes such as sprint planning and weekly design critiques

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction or related field
• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer with a portfolio showcasing projects and processes
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making
• Knowledge of accessible design for diverse audiences
• Up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and UX/UI standards

At Halfords, our mission is to inspire and support a lifetime of motoring and cycling. We lead the market through customer-driven innovation and a unique product range, dedicated to providing an integrated, convenient service experience, from e-bike servicing to on-demand solutions.

Our Redditch Support Centre teams are central to our success, working closely across departments and contributing to our growth. We value individual knowledge and experience, fostering a collaborative environment.

If you're eager to contribute, you'll thrive here in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise and focus can take you far.

We offer:

• A competitive salary, annual bonus, pension, life assurance, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and enhanced family leave
• Support for your personal and professional development
• Hybrid working model (Support Centre and home)
• Employee discounts across our products and services
• Resources and support for wellbeing and inclusion initiatives

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, embracing diversity and creating an inclusive workplace. We operate a hybrid working policy at our Redditch Worcestershire Support Centre.