UX Designer

Project overview

Contract UX Designer (London) to shape intuitive, user-centred web and mobile experiences. The role focuses on planning and running user research, translating insights into journeys/IA/wireframes/prototypes, iterating UI within a consistent design system, partnering with engineers in Agile delivery, using analytics/feedback to measure impact, and championing accessibility to WCAG 2.2 AA. Strong Figma proficiency and the ability to clearly present and defend design decisions are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run user research (interviews, usability testing, surveys) and turn findings into actionable insights
• Create user journeys, personas, information architecture, wireframes and interactive prototypes
• Design and iterate on interfaces using a consistent design system
• Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and accessibly
• Use analytics and feedback to measure impact and continuously improve the experience
• Champion accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA) and inclusive design

Requirements

• User research (interviews, usability testing, surveys)
• Turning research findings into actionable insights
• User journeys and personas
• Information architecture
• Wireframing
• Interactive prototyping
• UI design iteration using a design system
• Figma (components, Auto Layout, prototyping)
• Usability principles
• Interaction design
• Accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) and inclusive design
• Collaboration with developers to ensure accurate and accessible implementation
• Using analytics and user feedback to measure impact and improve UX
• Agile team experience alongside engineers
• Communication skills: presenting and defending design decisions
• Portfolio demonstrating UX process and outcomes

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: United Kingdom, GB