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Lead UX/UI Designer - User Experience Innovation
Posted 21 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design process from concept to launch, ensuring a user-centred approach throughout.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
- Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
- Develop intuitive and visually appealing user interface designs, adhering to brand guidelines and best practices.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define user requirements and design solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering their professional development.
- Stay current with the latest design trends, technologies, and tools in the UX/UI field.
- Champion design thinking and user-centric principles across the organisation.
- Present design concepts and rationale effectively to internal teams and clients.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides.
- Ensure designs are technically feasible and meet accessibility standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design across web and mobile platforms.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
- Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
- Excellent understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Strong visual design skills with a keen eye for aesthetics, typography, and layout.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
User Experience (UX) Designer
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Create user-friendly, innovative design solutions that address complex challenges.•
Develop and present design concepts through wireframes, prototypes, and visual presentations.•
Evaluate and improve existing digital products with a focus on usability, inclusivity and accessibility.•
Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions (e.g., interviews, usability testing, journey mapping).•
Lead and analyse usability testing, stakeholder interviews, and other user-centered design methods.•
Identify opportunities to improve the user experience and deliver business value.•
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior staff.•
Present design solutions to clients, backed by research and best practices.•
Advocate for user needs while aligning with business goals.Requirements:•
Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (preferred).•
Strong knowledge of user-centered design methods and tools.•
Proficient in design software such as Figma.•
Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.•
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.Security ClearanceDue to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to hold an active eDV before applying for this opportunity.How we will support youWork-life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the officeYou’ll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year beforeOur flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and moreYou’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAEYou’ll be part of our company bonus schemeYou are welcome to join any/all of our Employee Resource groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.About our teamOur people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions. Our breadth of work across the Public Sector provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in new areas of expertise and with new clients.You’ll be part of a big company, but we try to create a culture that feels like a small one. The work will stretch you and be challenging, but we encourage a healthy work-life balance. Most of all, we know teams who work well together also perform well. We’ll do everything we can to ensure you have fun at work, and in social activities outside of it whether that’s virtually or in person, as conditions allow.We have a rich history of working within National Security. In fact, we have over 40 years’ experience of delivering advice and solutions to our customers in this sector, supporting them in carrying out their vital missions.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Life at BAE Systems Digital IntelligenceWe are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.Inclusion is integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.Division overview: CapabilitiesAt BAE Systems DigitalIntelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of DigitalIntelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector.As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.n#J-18808-Ljbffrn
Senior UI/UX Designer, User Experience Lead
Posted 18 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the design of user interfaces and experiences for web and mobile applications.
- Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
- Develop user personas, journey maps, and information architecture.
- Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Design visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers throughout the design process.
- Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders.
- Advocate for user-centred design principles and best practices.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX design.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital design projects.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Solid understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing.
- Knowledge of front-end development principles and constraints.
- Excellent visual design skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus.
User Researcher
Posted 1 day ago
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If you are an experienced User Researcher with excellent communication skills we have a new contract we would like to discuss with you.
Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and requires a day per week onsite.
- Professional experience as a user researcher, working with other User Centred Design disciplines
- Experience advocating for user research and engaging sceptical colleagues and stakeholders
- The ability to include all kinds of users in appropriate research activities to help teams understand the diversity of users of government services.
- Ability to select appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods to meet the needs of the team and project
- Carry out a wide range of user research activities from recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides and moderating research sessions
- Lead colleagues to analyse research data and synthesise clear and actionable findings
- Communicate user research findings to help the wider team and organisation develop a deep understanding of users and their needs
- Work closely with product manager and content designers to turn user research findings into stories and actions that lead to valuable product and service features
- Help build user-centred practices in digital communications team
- Develop and ensure good user research practice, sharing knowledge with other user researchers
- Experience working with GDS frameworks would be highly advantageous
You will plan and do research to understand our users' behaviours, needs, and motivations. You will plan and conduct research using different techniques such as usability tests, surveys, diary studies, card sorting, and interviews. You'll work with content designers, accessibility specialists, product managers, and other stakeholders to turn research into actionable insights for product development and innovation.
User Researcher
Posted 6 days ago
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User Researcher - Consultant
Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a number of User Researchers to join a leading digital team with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products.
Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client sites required on occasion and you will need to be eligible or hold current security clearance.
The Role
As a User Researcher you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User Researchers to plan and conduct high-impact research that helps develop a better understanding of our clients' users.
The Responsibilities
* Contribute to creating better products and services that solve users' problems and meets their needs.
* Lead the research for your team, suggesting the best approaches and methodologies to use to capture the right user insights.
* Plan and run qualitative studies, including remote and in person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability studies.
* Use quantitative methods such as surveys to identify actionable insights and collaborate with the analytics team to enhance qualitative insights.
* Consider the end-to-end user journey and external factors that may impact the user experience including business, policy, and technical constraints.
* Communicate research findings and involve your team in analysis and synthesis to develop empathy with the users and enable evidence-based design decisions.
* Help to embed user-centred design and user research best practices into teams and the wider business.
The Requirements
* Hands-on experience of leading user research, using behavioural and attitudinal methods and knowing when to apply them appropriately.
* Experience across multiple phases of a product or service lifecycle, from discovery and exploration through to design and delivery.
* Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles
* Strong storytelling, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
* Experience working in multi-disciplinary, agile teams where you've led the user research and influenced the design of a product or service through the insights you've gathered.
* Familiarity with using prototypes to test hypotheses, assumptions and validate user journeys.
* Understanding of a range of tools and practices for in-person and remote research.
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading consultancy, please apply now.
Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
User Researcher
Posted 13 days ago
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User Researcher - Consultant
Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a number of User Researchers to join a leading digital team with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products.
Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client sites required on occasion and you will need to be eligible or hold current security clearance.
The Role
As a User Researcher you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User Researchers to plan and conduct high-impact research that helps develop a better understanding of our clients' users.
The Responsibilities
* Contribute to creating better products and services that solve users' problems and meets their needs.
* Lead the research for your team, suggesting the best approaches and methodologies to use to capture the right user insights.
* Plan and run qualitative studies, including remote and in person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability studies.
* Use quantitative methods such as surveys to identify actionable insights and collaborate with the analytics team to enhance qualitative insights.
* Consider the end-to-end user journey and external factors that may impact the user experience including business, policy, and technical constraints.
* Communicate research findings and involve your team in analysis and synthesis to develop empathy with the users and enable evidence-based design decisions.
* Help to embed user-centred design and user research best practices into teams and the wider business.
The Requirements
* Hands-on experience of leading user research, using behavioural and attitudinal methods and knowing when to apply them appropriately.
* Experience across multiple phases of a product or service lifecycle, from discovery and exploration through to design and delivery.
* Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles
* Strong storytelling, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
* Experience working in multi-disciplinary, agile teams where you've led the user research and influenced the design of a product or service through the insights you've gathered.
* Familiarity with using prototypes to test hypotheses, assumptions and validate user journeys.
* Understanding of a range of tools and practices for in-person and remote research.
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading consultancy, please apply now.
Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
User Researcher
Posted 14 days ago
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Job Title: Design Researcher/ User Researcher
Location: Bristol Harbourside (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 12 months (potential for extension)
Day Rate: 300-600 (via umbrella or EC)
Client: A leading UK financial institution
Are you passionate about driving user-centred design in a large-scale digital environment?
We're looking for an experienced Design Researcher to join a collaborative digital team working on some of the most important services in UK financial technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your research skills in shaping strategic digital experiences used by millions.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading both generative and evaluative research to inform product development
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary agile teams across discovery and delivery phases
- Developing and managing research strategies that align with user needs and business outcomes
- Advocating for the user by facilitating workshops, sharing insights, and embedding research within product culture
- Building strong stakeholder relationships and helping research become a "team sport"
What we're looking for:
- Extensive experience in UX, User, or Design Research roles, Embedded research experience is mandatory.
- Proven ability to lead research initiatives and influence design direction
- Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
- Strategic mindset and confidence in working with senior decision-makers
- Experience working in large, structured organisations (ideally financial services)
- Exposure to both public and private sector environments is a plus
Why apply?
You'll play a key role in shaping high-impact digital products, working within a team that values innovation, research, and real user outcomes. If you're ready to influence design at scale and thrive in a collaborative, agile setting-this could be your next great move.
Apply now to learn more !
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Pontoon/Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
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User Researcher
Posted 14 days ago
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6 Months
Hybrid - London 2 days per week (Inside IR35)
590 per day (Inside IR35)
***Due to the nature of the client, the selected candidate must be eligible for SC Clearance and have at least 5 years' residence in the UK***
The ideal candidate will have experience in GDS projects and have experience of Service Design
Requirements for the role
Strong experience in user research, service design, or human-centred design
Strong portfolio of research work demonstrating strategic impact, storytelling, and end-to-end capability
Deep expertise in user-centred design principles and research methodologies
Experience working within agile teams
Skilled in planning, conducting, and analysing research independently
Able to communicate findings clearly and influence decision-making at all levels
Comfortable facilitating workshops and engaging senior stakeholders
Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive research practices
Understanding and experience of Government Digital Services (GDS)
Desirables
Exposure to digital service delivery and integration with design systems
Degree in User Research, Psychology, HCI, Anthropology, or a related discipline
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
User Researcher
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User Researcher - Consultant
Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a number of User Researchers to join a leading digital team with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products.
Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client sites required on occasion and you will need to be eligible or hold current security clearance.
The Role
As a User Researcher you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User Researchers to plan and conduct high-impact research that helps develop a better understanding of our clients' users.
The Responsibilities
* Contribute to creating better products and services that solve users' problems and meets their needs.
* Lead the research for your team, suggesting the best approaches and methodologies to use to capture the right user insights.
* Plan and run qualitative studies, including remote and in person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability studies.
* Use quantitative methods such as surveys to identify actionable insights and collaborate with the analytics team to enhance qualitative insights.
* Consider the end-to-end user journey and external factors that may impact the user experience including business, policy, and technical constraints.
* Communicate research findings and involve your team in analysis and synthesis to develop empathy with the users and enable evidence-based design decisions.
* Help to embed user-centred design and user research best practices into teams and the wider business.
The Requirements
* Hands-on experience of leading user research, using behavioural and attitudinal methods and knowing when to apply them appropriately.
* Experience across multiple phases of a product or service lifecycle, from discovery and exploration through to design and delivery.
* Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles
* Strong storytelling, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
* Experience working in multi-disciplinary, agile teams where you've led the user research and influenced the design of a product or service through the insights you've gathered.
* Familiarity with using prototypes to test hypotheses, assumptions and validate user journeys.
* Understanding of a range of tools and practices for in-person and remote research.
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading consultancy, please apply now.
Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
User Researcher
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User Researcher
6-7 months
London or Leeds/ Remote - Up to 1 day per week on-site
490 per day - Umbrella only
- Responsible for using a variety of research methodologies to develop customer insights for brand experiences and communications that are highly interactive for web, mobile and other digital applications.
- Techniques may include ethnographic research, generative research, quantitative research, workshops, third-party research, surveys, focus groups, social listening, prototyping, usability and accessibility testing.
- Interprets and analyzes research data, mining it for relevant information; often holds a technical or statistical background, analytical skills, and experience in user research
- Sensitive material to do with cervical screening (sexual assault, medical trauma, LGBTQIA+ experiences)
- Planning, executing and reporting research that will shape services as a standalone user researcher
- Expected to have deep user research experience, including creating safeguarding practices and approaches
- Experience with content testing with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility
- Good communicator, able to manage complex stakeholder landscapes and influence people's decisions
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!