*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK.
*Please submit your portfolio with your application.
Role Summary
PLOS is a nonprofit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.
We're seeking a Senior UX Designer who thrives on problem-solving and refining experiences through research, data, and testing, a product-focused thinker with a passion for understanding the "why" behind design decisions and their impact on customers and business. A highly self-motivated individual, who will make confident decisions and take ownership of projects from concept to implementation.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership in the areas you are working on from discovery to delivery, with a focus on putting the user first.
* Use prototyping to test and visualize hypotheses as a crucial part of experimenting and learning with the team and stakeholders.
* Work closely with Product Managers to define problems, scope, and hypotheses.
* Partner with engineers to ensure your designs are feasible and implemented with precision.
* Establish and maintain visual consistency across all touch points.
* Collaborate with engineers, drawing inspiration from their expertise to experiment and solve problems.
* Collaborate with the Head of UX & Design to establish the in-house design function.
Knowledge and Skills
* Proven ability as a Senior UX Designer.
* Evidence of working in an agile development environment alongside Product Managers, subject-matter experts, researchers, content designers, and developers to design and build new digital services.
* Proven industry experience in applying design knowledge—graphic design, interaction design, and service design—to real-world applications.
* Able to demonstrate experience and skills in:
o designing user interfaces.
o designing and fulfilling user needs.
o designing and building a new digital service.
* Capable of demonstrating knowledge of graphic design, including web typography, progressive disclosure, hierarchy, color use, and the role of imagery and iconography.
* Experience in effectively collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring design decisions are grounded in evidence-based user research and a thorough understanding of user journeys.
* Experience in simplifying complex data and information into clear and understandable forms for users.
* Evidence of working to WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards.
* Can demonstrate end-to-end "design ownership" across different phases of a relevant production process.
* Skilled in designing systems for use across multiple services and adept at identifying the simplest solution from a range of alternatives.
* Demonstrated ability to integrate standards into team projects.
* Show the importance of constraints, clearly communicating them to both design and non-design team members, and developing solutions that respect these limitations.
* Experience of acting independently and taking action when dealing with uncertain situations or optimizing opportunities.
* Experience in contributing to design systems, including patterns, components, and elements.
* Experience of using data visualizations to communicate quantitative information quickly.
* Experience of iterating design patterns.
* Proven ability to think strategically and take steps toward achieving strategic goals.
Qualifications
* Degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or related field (or equivalent industry training/experience).
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
* This remote position requires the ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods and maintain clear visual acuity when viewing computer screens.
The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is (UK) £58,000 - £80,000. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below.
Benefits
UK:
* Private medical insurance.
* Life assurance.
* Income protection.
* Pension with up to 10% employer match.
* 25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave.
* Birthday and three winter holidays days off.
* 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year.
* Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office.
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