Department: Engineering
Location: Manchester, UK
Description
Interact provides enterprise-grade intranet software that connects over three million employees to leading global names like Levi's, Domino's, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Technicolor.
Our team of customer-focused problem solvers are passionate about helping organizations to communicate better. We do this together by constantly working to improve every service and product we offer. With offices in New York, Tulsa, and Manchester, we operate across North America, EMEA, and Australia.
Click on any of our vacancies and you'll see one thing in common – they all begin with this message. Why? Because at Interact we treat everyone with the same respect and honesty. Whether you're a developer fresh out of college or a seasoned salesperson, we live the motto that we uphold for our customers: our people are our most valuable assets.
The Product UI / UX Designer will lead the development and refinement of user-centred digital experiences and interfaces, including design systems, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives. This role drives design strategy and innovation to create intuitive and engaging products while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. By enhancing product usability and mentoring junior designers, the Product UI/UX Designer contributes to the growth of the UI/UX team and the overall success of the product.
A little about you...
* Extensive Experience in UX/UI Design: Proven track record in leading end-to-end UX/UI design processes for digital products, from research and ideation to prototyping and final design delivery.
* Strong User Research and Usability Testing Skills: Expertise in conducting user research, usability testing, and analysing data to drive user-centred design decisions and improve product usability.
* Proficiency with Design Tools and Methodologies: Deep knowledge of design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) and methodologies (e.g., design thinking, user-centred design, agile).
* Effective Collaboration and Communication Abilities: Excellent skills in collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating design concepts and decisions to stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
* Leadership and Mentorship Qualities: Experience in mentoring and guiding junior designers, promoting best practices, and fostering a creative, user-focused design culture within the team.
About the role...
* Develop and implement design strategies that align with business goals and user needs.
* Lead the end-to-end UX design process, including research, ideation, prototyping, testing, and delivery.
* Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
* Analyse user feedback, data, and market trends to inform and optimize design solutions.
* Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups to communicate design concepts.
* Maintain and evolve design systems, ensuring consistency across all digital products.
* Collaborate with delivery managers, product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define requirements and opportunities.
* Present and communicate design concepts, rationale, and decisions to stakeholders.
* Ensure designs are accessible, user-friendly, and compliant with industry standards (e.g., WCAG).
* Ensure final delivery aligns with proposed solutions, maintaining consistency in design and language.
* Mentor and provide feedback to junior designers, fostering their professional growth.
* Promote a user-centred design culture within the organization.
* Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
* Advocate for data-driven design decisions through experimentation and A/B testing.
* Review and refine designs based on feedback from usability tests and stakeholder input.
* Lead design workshops and brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy and sell additional days)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to Learning & Development platform
* Life Insurance
* Auto Enrolment Pensions
* Healthshield (Cashback on dental check-ups and fillings, eye tests, physiotherapy, prescriptions and much more)
* Reimburse for usage of personal mobile phone
* Free Gym membership and Free Friday lunch for office based staff
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