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.