UX Designer

Job Description

About usUser experience is at the heart of every digital product we create. It is an important part of our work process, and so we are looking for an experienced UX designer to take the helm and help grow this part of our business.Eden Agency is a digital agency in Knaresborough - not far from Leeds, York, or Harrogate (although a lot of our team now chose to work remotely). We design and build thoughtful and innovative websites, web apps and mobile apps for clients in retail, finance,education and more.Were a friendly bunch (if we do say so ourselves) of designers and developers and we cant wait to introduce you to the team.Package & benefits Unlimited annual holiday (minimum 21 days) Remote working Flexible working hours Pension scheme with pension contributions Regular performance reviews and learning opportunities Discretionary bonusThe roleWe are looking for an experienced UX designer to play a key role in developing and delivering UX and UI design work to clients. You will also be involved in developing our UX strategy and processes, leading other designers and working closely with clients tounderstand their requirements.You will be involved in all aspects of the UX research and design lifecycle. This includes: Discovery. Planning, conducting and evaluating user research. Persona development. Information architecture design. User flows, wireframing and prototyping. Responsive UI design. Planning, conducting and evaluating usability tests. Iteratively improving client work using all the above.Responsibilities Creating and presenting UX proposals to prospective and existing clients. Planning, conducting and evaluating UX research using relevant UX methodologies. Designing and facilitating workshops with stakeholders. Designing user flows, wireframes and test ready prototypes. Planning, conducting and evaluating usability tests. Understanding and eloquently communicating UX and UI principles and processes. Working collaboratively with both internal and external teams. Leading and supporting other designers. Supporting the sales team on bids and pitches with creative ideas and estimates.Requirements A minimum of 2+ years experience in a user experience role. A passion for understanding users in order to create products they will find valuable. An understanding of UX research methods, when to use them and how. Be able to rationalise every design decision through research and best practices. Leadership skills. Be a champion for accessibility both within the agency and with clients. Be confident in dealing with clients. Be comfortable in using prototyping programs such as XD, Sketch and Figma, as well as design and collaboration focused software like Adobe CC, Invision, Miro etc. Be an advocate for design within the agency.Nice to have A degree or relevant qualification in HCI, experience design, communication design or multimedia design. Experience working in an agency environment. Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JS.Attributes and attitude A thoughtful and meticulous designer driven to solve problems. Have the ability to talk about user experience and user-centred design with eloquence. Be able to differentiate between good and bad user experiences and why. Be proactive in your work, always striving towards understanding more and becoming an expert in your field.

Keyskills :
Experience DesignUser Experience