UX Designer – 12‑month contract initially

Based: Hybrid – Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester

Rate: Up to £400 p/d (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world‑leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a UX Designer to join the team.

Working within the UX Design team, the role is to support the continuous improvement of the digital user experience across the multiple digital channels. Help to define the interactivity and design on a variety of products, proposing solutions that balance user needs with business goals and technical capabilities. Driven by finding out how and why customers use our products, and be passionate about communicating these needs, proposing solutions to problems that excite and enthuse our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across the entire lifecycle of a product, translating insights from research and analytics into concepts and solutions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team; partner with product owners, developers and business stakeholders to come up with solutions, driving vision and strategy for our products.
• Collaborate across the UX and content community to create and improve the design system and practices.
• Our users lead the way and their needs inform our solutions. You'll put the user at the centre of everything we do and champion their interests.
• Rapidly sketch and prototype ideas as well as designing the finer details of an interaction or component.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements.

Key Skills & Experience

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Experience designing consumer‑focused digital projects.
• Familiar with current design philosophies; Lean UX, Design Sprint, design thinking etc.
• A strong communicator to help facilitate workshops and brainstorm initial design concepts.
• Ability to create interactive prototypes using Figma or in the browser with HTML and CSS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Interface and interaction design.
• Prototyping and wire‑framing.
• Navigation and architecture.
• Knowledge of IA solutions.
• Knowledge in design software such as Figma.
• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
• A current portfolio that reflects a strong understanding of online design.
• BA in Graphic Design or related area.
• A keenness to learn and develop.
• Understanding/interests of new technologies.
• Precise and high attention to detail.
• Be commercially minded as well as editorially aware.
• Be passionate about uses of design, research, content, architecture, usability and accessibility.
• Worked in an agile environment.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work. If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly; we will respond as soon as possible.

LA International is an HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally as an IT Consultancy or an Employment Business & Agency depending on the precise nature of the work. LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.