UX Designer / Product Designer

UX Designer / Product Designer - Milton Keynes - Hybrid (2 days in office) - £55K + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + 2 Wellbeing Days + Private Healthcare

We are looking for a highly motivated UX Designer / Product Designer to join an award-winning software consultancy that works within both the public and private sectors, with the head office in Milton Keynes. The technical team comprises over 40 individuals, including Developers, Software Testers, Product Owners, and Project Managers.

This exciting opportunity will suit a talented and experienced UX Designer / Product Designer who is well-versed in a client-facing role. The organisation employs over 120 people, turning over north of £25 million.

They are strong believers in sharing thoughts and encouraging innovation and creativity. The UX Designer / Product Designer will also have the chance to be involved in all aspects of the project process from conception through to completion and launch.

The environment is relaxed yet professional; gone are the days of a corporate rigid structure. The position is hybrid with 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, which can be flexible for the right individual.

UX Designer / Product Designer Experience

1. Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
2. Develop user personas, journey maps, and experience maps.
3. Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize design concepts.
4. Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback to iterate on designs.
5. Collaborate with product designers, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with business goals.
6. Maintain and contribute to the design system and ensure design consistency across products.
7. Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
8. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continually improve our design processes and outputs.
9. Contribute to a scalable Design System.
10. Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design principles, processes, and deliverables.
11. Experience using Figma.
12. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and defend design decisions.
13. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
14. Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
15. Experience with user research methodologies and tools.

We do not expect the UX Designer / Product Designer to be an expert in everything above, just a strong basic knowledge and a passion to learn more!

You will be an enthusiastic UX Designer / Product Designer, a great communicator, and have natural client-facing abilities. The successful UX Designer / Product Designer should have strong problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

We are interviewing currently, so apply now for immediate consideration for the UX Designer / Product Designer position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.