UX/UI Designer - 12 Month Maternity Leave Cover

at  Low Carbon Contracts Company

DESCRIPTION

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 month maternity leave cover
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: circa £60,000 depending on experience
Location: Canary Wharf
WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week
Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight.
Reports to: Delivery Lead
Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Essential:

• Proven Experience: 3+ years of experience in UX/UI design roles within Agile development teams.
• Design Tools Expertise: Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• UX/UI Knowledge: Strong understanding of user experience principles, UI design trends and best practices.
• Agile Experience: Familiarity with Agile methodologies within an SDLC environment, working closely with Scrum Masters, Engineers and Product Owners.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical skills to evaluate user needs and business objectives, translating them into design solutions.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create user-centred designs that solve complex problems.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a talented and passionate UX/UI Designer to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Engineers and other cross-functional team members to deliver innovative and user-friendly solutions that meet both business objectives and user needs.
As a UX/UI Designer, you will be responsible for leading the entire design process from initial research and ideation to the delivery of high-fidelity prototypes across different products. You will play a key role in ensuring that the user experience is intuitive, engaging and aligned with our product vision.
This role is expected to start in December 2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• User-Centric Design: Apply user research and understanding to create seamless and impactful user experiences. Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Engineers and other stakeholders to gather requirements and design solutions that align with business goals and user expectations.
• UX/UI Prototyping: Develop wireframes, interactive prototypes and visual designs to communicate design concepts effectively. Iterate designs based on feedback and usability testing to achieve the best possible user experience.
• Scrum Team Support: Work closely with development teams, participating in sprint reviews, daily stand-ups and planning meetings to ensure that designs are well-understood, feasible and properly implemented.
• Jira and Confluence Expertise: Utilise Jira and Confluence to manage design-related tasks and documentation efficiently. Mentor team members on maximising the tools to support project requirements.
• Progress Tracking and Reporting: Create reports and presentations to showcase project progress and demonstrate how the team delivers value through design improvements.
• Backlog Management: Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure that design-related items in the backlog are prioritised appropriately and contain sufficient information for successful development.
• Continuous Improvement: Facilitate retrospectives to identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance future design deliveries.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with Product Owners and other stakeholders to align design efforts with business objectives and user needs effectively.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:

• 25 days’ annual leave and bank holidays
• Recognition schemes allowing colleagues to say thanks
• Company contribution to your pension scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced company maternity/paternity and shared parental benefits
• Employee assistance programme for free, confidential support for your professional or personal life, including financial management and family care
• Special leave such as study leave, sabbatical or public duties
• Three days paid leave a year for volunteering to support your local community
• Season ticket loan scheme to support your commute
• Access to “Work Perks” offering deals, discounts and cash back on your purchases
• Family savings on days out and English Heritage or gym discounts through our partners