Job Title: SC Cleared UX DesignerLocation:
South West (Hybrid - On-site once or twice per month)Salary:
Up to £70,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
** Current SC clearance and sole british nationality is essential for this opening **
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and security-cleared UX Designer to join a forward-thinking team working with a high-profile defence client. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that prioritize user-centred design and innovative solutions. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to design intuitive systems, ensuring exceptional user experiences in a secure and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product owners and engineers to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and user experiences.
- Execute all stages of the visual design process, from concept to delivery.
- Conceptualize original ideas that simplify and enhance complex systems.
- Facilitate client product visions by researching, wireframing, prototyping, and mocking up user experiences.
- Create detailed user flows, process flows, and site maps to effectively communicate design ideas.
- Take a user-centred design approach, testing and iterating designs rapidly.
- Present and defend designs to peers and executive stakeholders.
- Conduct user research, evaluate feedback, and refine designs accordingly.
- Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
Requirements:
- Active SC clearance is essential as well as sole British nationality.
- A deep understanding of user-centred design principles and practices.
- Proven experience in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio demonstrating:
- Expertise in wireframing, storyboarding, and prototyping.
- Proficiency in tools like InVision, Balsamiq, Figma, or Adobe XD.
- Visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.
- Knowledge of testing methodologies, usability, and accessibility standards.
- Proficiency in design software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator) and basic coding skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript for prototyping).
- Experience presenting designs and solutions to stakeholders.
- Up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends and techniques.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.
What's in it for You?
- Competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum.
- Flexible hybrid working with only 1-2 on-site visits per month in the South West.
- Opportunity to work on challenging, meaningful projects in the defence sector.
- A supportive, collaborative team environment committed to innovation and excellence.
How to Apply:
If you're an SC Cleared UX Designer ready to make a significant impact through user-centred design, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team driving innovation in the defence industry.