UX Designer

Responsibilities:

• To work closely the exams technical development team, developers, external consultants, Product Team and users on design and build through to launch
• To employ a range of tools and techniques to gather business requirements and develop design solutions, inputting into technical specifications for any required development tender process(es)
• To illustrate design thinking for non-technical colleagues; e.g. workshops, sketching, storyboarding, prototype creation
• To work closely with the Lead User Researcher to support both qualitative and quantitative user research activities to ensure our design solutions are rooted in evidence and based on user needs and behavioural patterns
• To ensure both our design approach and solutions are inclusive and give clear consideration to users with different types of access needs
• Leading a range of end-to-end user research activities; from selecting and designing the appropriate research method/ format through to facilitation and analysis
• Designing elegant solutions for large, complex companies or organisations, from concept through to build
• Managing stakeholders within a large organisation
• Leading or supporting the practical implementation of accessibility principles and ensuring accessibility forms part of design solutions
• Leading requirements-gathering and co-creation workshops with stakeholders and users
• Translating the outputs from user research and requirements gathering into carefully crafted design solutions, with accompanying documentation as required
• Collaborating with visual designers, able confidently to feedback on how well a graphic design supports the functional design and usability

Requirements:

• Substantial experience in a User Experience design role, from product concept through to build
• Understanding of the theory and benefits of a variety of user research methodologies
• Experience designing interfaces for a range of devices, including mobile
• Current and thorough knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices
• Experience working within commercial industry, exams or education-based products would be ideal
• Experience of designing database or API-driven apps (desired)
• Sketching, design and annotation of wireframes and prototypes, using tools such as Axure/Sketch
• Experienced in Agile methodology

Offer:

• Work in a team where a good atmosphere and team spirit is one of greatest values
• Work in an international environment
• Trainings & Learning opportunities
• Constant support of dedicated consultant
• Team-building events organised by DCG
• Employee referral program