Senior UX/UI Designer - 12 month FTC, Leicester

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Client:

NEXT

Location:

Leicestershire Head Office

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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4

Posted:

16.02.2025

Expiry Date:

02.04.2025

Job Description:

We're looking for an experienced, passionate and detail-oriented Senior UX/UI Designer to join our UX eCommerce team on a 12 month FTC.

If you have a knack for creating user-centred designs and a keen eye for visual aesthetics, we want to hear from you!

The talented eCommerce UX team is responsible for ensuring the NEXT website and our partner brand websites look and feel modern and captivating, whilst designing everything from customer journeys and preferences to new and upcoming functionalities.

The role

As a Senior UX/UI designer, you'll blend user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design to create intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing digital experiences for our partner brands. You'll be responsible for understanding user needs, designing seamless interactions, and crafting beautiful interfaces that keep users engaged and ensure effortless navigation. What else is involved?

Research and Analysis

• Analyse user behaviour, data and industry trends
• Use these insights to identify opportunities for innovation
• Carry out regular site reviews to spot bugs, accessibility issues, and optimisation opportunities

UX Design

• Identify user pain points and develop solutions to address them
• Create user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
• Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on user feedback
• Collaborate with product teams to define project requirements
• Work closely with content strategists to develop effective information architecture

UI Design

• Create visually appealing experiences that align with brand guidelines
• Design intuitive user interfaces for web and mobile applications
• Develop and maintain UI component libraries and design systems
• Ensure consistency in design elements across different platforms and devices
• Create and document interaction designs

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with developers to ensure design feasibility and accurate implementation
• Present design concepts and research findings to stakeholders
• Participate in design critiques and provide constructive feedback to team members

You’ll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office. Our offices are inspiring, yes. But we understand that life happens. So, we’re big on making sure your work, works for you which is why we offer flexible working - 3 days in the office per week and 2 from home. Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Make things bigger and better than before. Let’s Take It On.

About you

• Proven experience in both UX and UI design, preferably in eCommerce or retail
• Ability to work at pace, manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
• Strong portfolio demonstrating your design process and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g. Figma, Webflow, Miro)
• Experience with prototyping tools
• Knowledge of user research methodologies and data analysis
• Understanding of web standards, responsive design, and accessibility guidelines (WCAG)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

The benefits

We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for NEXT at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:

• A competitive salary range of £52,000 - £65,000
• Profit–related bonus
• Contributions into a pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in NEXT and claim your share of our success
• A newly refurbished subsidised restaurant and bar
• On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
• Staff shop
• Juice bar and coffee shop
• Free parking on-site, including car sharing
• Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas
• 25% staff discount on most NEXT products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
• National and local discounts on goods and services