Senior UX/UI Designer

Job Description

Summary of role:The ultimate purpose of the role is to contribute to the user experience (UX) design for my clients digital estate. Youll play a key role, working in a team of experts (and external resources) in the creation of UX that enable commercial digitisation ofthe business.Amazing chance to join a small but growing company that has firmly established itself as a market leader in the library software industry. We deliver comprehensive solutions to a niche and loyal customer base spanning Europe, North America, Asia and Australasia.Youll be expected to utilise and share skills in the areas of innovation, ideation, concept design and visioning!Key Tasks:UX DESIGN STRATEGY:Input into the ongoing research, definition, implementation, and improvement of the teams ways of working and outputs within UX Design which will ultimately increase the wider UX teams maturity level. Youll be expected to contribute into process improvements,theory, prototypes, and concept in the form of easily digestible presentations that engage and influence buy-in to the UX Design Strategy and the wider digital strategy.MANAGE WORKLOAD:Track and proactively manage allocated tasks from the UX Design Teams backlog to help support business priorities. Taking accountability for your features and keeping them up to date with progress.RAPID PROTOTYPING AND UX DESIGN SERVICES:Provision of UX design capabilities via yourself. This includes provision of iterative design, digital journey flow design, wireframes, and visual design execution. Ensure UX designs are appropriately user tested & refined during the design lifecycle. Runregular show & tell sessions with the team, Head of Digital, Marketing Director and other stakeholders. Collaborate with senior members of the team to produce a final outcome.Skills & Knowledge:Competent in UX Design:

• Good understanding of processes and when to use including Iterative design (with wireframes or prototypes), journey mapping, design thinking, scenario-based thinking and a persona driven mind-set Proficient knowledge in current wireframing tools and techniques(e.g. Axure, Figma, Adobe creative suite)

Basic understanding in aspects of UI Design:

• Responsive and adaptive web design techniques with mobile first thinking
• Accessible design requirements, tools, and techniques (WCAG compliance)
• Understanding of implementing branding in digital channels and associated standards.
• A good understanding of:
• The UX Research process, methods, and techniques and how this integrates with the UX Design process
• What a design system is and how it should be used
  • Good attention to detail
  • Creative, innovative thinker
  • Self-disciplined, self-motivating and self-improving
  • Ability to share knowledge with team and influence positive outcomes across all levels, functions, and channels
  • Ability to evaluate complex problems and use judgement and data to recommend and deliver innovative & creative solutions
  • Ability to think on a customer-centric level as well as with commercial imperative
  • Ability to work cross functionally in virtual teams across locations
  • Excellent written communication skills, demonstrable at all levels.
  • Effectively communicate and present complex conceptual thinking visually and verbally
  • Basic understanding of digital measurement tools, techniques, reporting and analysis
  • Strong PowerPoint, word, and Excel skills

Experience:

• Fundamental knowledge of User Experience, Interaction Design & Service Design within Agile ways of working (desirable).
• Rapid User Experience Research (desirable).
• Proven record of using skill and knowledge to supply UX designs (desirable).
• Use of industry-standard prototyping and wire-framing software tools.
• Able to work effectively across different teams and communicate through a range of technical fields.
• Knowledge and experience of Agile methodology (desirable).
• Testing and optimisation tools.
• Proven record of delivery within a business function.
• Working within a fast-paced team with stretching deliverables.
• Passionate about user experience, branding and driving value for the customer.
• Pensions & savings experience (desirable).
• Strong balance of technical, marketing and user experience skills.
• Experience working cross functionally and matrix management.

My Client is moving quicly so get your CV across over as soon asap to be considered!

Keyskills :
CSSAxureSketchux/uifigma