Senior UX Designer

JOB DESCRIPTIONAbout The RoleWe are recruiting for senior consultants in UX design. UX designers ensure that people using a service can do what they need to do, when they need to do it, in a way that is easy for them. Working with user researchers, they identify what users need from a service and use that information to inform their design decisions. Champions of user-centred design, they work with other Agile team members to test and iterate designs, and advise clients on how to get the best from UX design.As a senior consultant in UX design, you’ll already be an expert in your field. You’ll also be a leader of people and teams and advocate for user-centred design approaches. We will provide exciting opportunities to share your expertise with, and influence, clients and team members, and to develop as a leader.What you’ll doAdvise clients on how to solve complex problems using UX design, people-centred design and Agile methodologiesLead multidisciplinary Agile teams to design services that meet identified user needsAdvocate inclusive approaches and styles within UX designBuild supportive relationships with clients and stakeholders, yet challenge ideas and manage difficult conversationsLine management of interaction designers and advise other colleagues on how to get the best from UX designSupport in recruitment, events, blog-writing and winning new businessPromote our people-centred design offer both internally and externallyAbout the Candidate:Advanced UX design skills, with experience of applying these across different environmentsExperience of working in multidisciplinary Agile teams to design and deliver people-centred servicesExperience of designing for diverse users, including those with accessibility or assisted digital needsProven experience of championing UX and service design approachesExperience of line management or mentoring/training other UX designersAdvanced communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage conflict and convey difficult messages with tact and sensitivityA good understanding of other Agile roles across design, product and techStrong consultancy and leadership skills, and confidence in exploring problem spaces with clients to determine the most appropriate way forwardAbout The CompanyAs well as a competitive salary which we’re transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits:Contributory pension scheme (company 6% with employee contributions of 2%)25 days holiday plus UK public holidaysPerkbox access for a wide range of discountsCritical illness coverLife assurance and death in service coverVolunteer daysCycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclistsSalary sacrifice electric vehicles schemeSeason ticket loansFinancial and general wellbeing sessionsFlexible benefits scheme with options of:private health coverprivate dental coveradditional company pension contributionsadditional holidays (up to an extra 2 days)wellbeing contributioncharity contributionstree planting