UX Designer

Who are OnBuy?

OnBuy are an online marketplace who are on a mission of being the best choice for every customer, everywhere.

We have recently been named one of the UK's fastest-growing tech companies in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 for the third year in a row (as well as 'Fastest-Growing Tech Business in the South West').

All achievements we are very proud of, but we don't let that go to our head. We are all laser focused on our mission and understand the huge joint effort ahead of us needed to succeed.

Working at OnBuy:

We are a team of driven and motivated people who thrive when working at pace. To succeed at OnBuy you need to take charge and fully own your responsibilities, rolling your sleeves up when needed to 'get it done'. Working at OnBuy you are surrounded by so much opportunity, but you must possess the ability to stay focused and prioritise ruthlessly. Most importantly, you will thrive in an ever-changing environment as we are constantly evolving.

At OnBuy, you're not just a number or another cog in a machine. We are creating something really special, and you have the opportunity to affect meaningful change and have your voice heard.

We are a close team, who have the opportunity to learn and grow as OnBuy evolves. We work in a flexible way, meaning we can prioritise our health and relationships, but when we are working, we graft.

Job overview:
As a UX Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our online marketplace. Your primary focus will be on understanding user needs, behaviours, motivations, and translating those insights into seamless and engaging user interfaces.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and graphic designers, to create designs that not only meet the requirements of our users but also align with the business objectives.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create meaningful and intuitive user experiences by understanding customer insights, business requirements and technical constraints 
• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers, developers and design colleagues 
• Create wireframes, prototypes, flow diagrams, storyboards and mock-ups for web and mobile applications
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders and gather feedback for improvements
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs effectively
• Stay updated with the latest UX trends, techniques, and technologies

Experience and Skills: 

• Proven experience working in a UX role within a startup or agency environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing design projects and user-centered design processes
• Confident grasp of great e-commerce UX
• Proficiency in design tools such as  Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent software
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and usability testing methods
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions
• Experience in aligning teams to a solution, ability to control presentations and meetings, ensuring decisions are made and outputs clearly captured 
• Must be a self-starter, able to manage their own time and workload  
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and basic knowledge of front-end development

The salary on offer for this role is up to £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

In return for helping us to grow, we’ll offer you company equity, meaning you own a piece of this business we are all working so hard to build.

Our Commitment

OnBuy is an equal opportunities employer. We are dedicated to creating a fair and transparent workforce, starting with a recruitment process that does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.