Senior UX Designer

Job Description

Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.About the Team:The Digital team is responsible foradvancing Stella McCartneys global direct-to-consumer business, overseeing both stellamccartney.com and e-concessions. Structured around four key pillars-Digital Trading, Digital Operations, Digital Experience, and Digital CRM & Personalisation-it engageswith every department across the global business to propel growth.OverviewAs a UX Designer at Stella McCartney, specialising in wireframing and prototyping, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital experience for our brand. We arein search of a visionary who can help to revolutionise the customer experience and to develop stellamccartney.com into an innovative media platform, seamlessly blending brand integrity with commercial success. There will be an emphasis on mobile design, asthe primary source of digital traffic. This role is based in London.Key Responsibilities:Wireframing and Prototyping:

• Develop detailed wireframes and interactive prototypes with a mobile-first approach.
• Illustrate design concepts, user flows, and interactions to guide development.

Mobile-Centric Design:

• Prioritise mobile design to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience on various devices.

Creative Briefing:

• Brief creative teams for visual elements, ensuring a seamless and visually engaging user experience.
• Provide feedback and manage the sign off process with stakeholders
• Successfully balance brand integrity with commercial requirements

User-Centric Design:

• Conduct user research to understand customer needs, behaviours, and preferences.
• Work closely with the UX Analyst to incorporate analytics and the science into designs
• Translate insights into wireframes and prototypes that address user requirements.

Platform Transformation:

• Leverage your expertise to develop our digital platforms into engaging media platforms, pushing boundaries in digital fashion experiences.

Usability Testing:

• Plan and conduct usability tests using prototypes to gather user feedback and validate design decisions.
• Iterate on designs based on usability test results and user feedback.
• Provide feedback to creative teams to iterate on designs based on usability test results.

Accessibility, Inclusivity, and Sustainability:

• Ensure that designs are accessible, inclusive, and environmentally conscious, adhering to best practices, accessibility standards, and sustainable design principles.

Stay updated on sustainable UX Trends:

• Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in sustainable UX design, contributing to our ongoing commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion.

Your Talent:

• Can showcase a strong portfolio showcasing wireframing, prototyping, and mobile design projects, and demonstrating user-centered design principles.
• Proficiency in wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, or Figma.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and experience with usability testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of sustainable and ethical design practices.

Systems and Essentials

• Senior level experience
• Experience of working with Salesforce Commerce Cloud preferred
• Ideally good knowledge of technical SEO
• Proficiency in UX and design tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, and InVision
• Knowledge of analytics and data analysis tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and Hotjar is crucial for data-driven decision-making
• Content Management Systems (CMS) proficiency, particularly in Page Designer
• Knowledge of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) tools like Unity and Unreal Engine for exploring immersive digital experiences.

RewardOur philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.

• Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products
• Exclusive staff sales and sample sales - Including other LVMH brands
• Matched pension contribution up to 6%
• Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance
• Annual Health Screening
• Annual Leave Shop where employees can buy or sell annual leave
• Flexible working/core hours
• Enhanced Maternity/paternity packages
• Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme
• Fitness membership (Classpass credits)
• Volunteer and Birthday leave
• Health cash plan
• Financial wellbeing program
• Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support Services
• Employee referral bonus

Optional/ Paid BenefitsSeason ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments pleaselet us know within 48 hours of your interview.At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to putdiversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influenceand disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.