Job Vacancy Senior UX Designer

Are you an experienced UX Designer looking for your next challenge?

We are seeking a UX Designer to join the team at one of our esteemed clients within the Defence sector. They provide innovative software solutions in a consultative environment and are gearing up for exciting new projects.

As a leading provider of software solutions, the team works closely with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and other related organisations to deliver exceptional user experiences. As a UX Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping their software development projects.

This will be a hybrid role but due to the nature of the projects, there will be some periods where you are required on-site 5 days a week.

What you'll do:

• Lead the planning of all UX-related activities, from initial discovery through to research, analysis, and user testing.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams, including Business Analysts, Developers, and Delivery Managers, to capture insights and perspectives for effective design responses.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams to align designs with user needs and business goals.
• Develop and maintain a scalable design system to ensure consistency across digital products.
• Lead and conduct user research studies, including user interviews, stakeholder workshops, focus groups, and user testing.
• Run effective workshops from initial planning and design through to client engagement, facilitation, and translating outputs into deliverables that enhance the UX of a project.
What you'll need:

• Comprehensive understanding of the full UX lifecycle, including methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Proficiency in a wide range of user research techniques and analysis, such as Contextual Inquiry, Ethnographic Research, Workshops, User Interviews, Empathy Maps, and validated learning.
• Experience working in agile environments using methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
• High proficiency with design tools, including Figma.
• Experience working with customers and users to gather requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Appreciation for accessibility and awareness of WCAG standards.
• Ability to prototype at different fidelities and visualise ideas effectively.
What you'll get:

• £65-70k salary depending on experience.
• Flexible working hours.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday (Carry forward or cash them in if not used).
• 5 days paid leave each year for learning and development.
• Pension, healthcare, accident cover etc.
Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible for security clearance. To qualify, you must be a British Citizen and have lived permanently in the UK for the past 5 years.

If you are ready to take on an exciting new challenge and make a real impact, apply now and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales