As a senior consultant in UX design, you’ll already be an expert in your field. You’ll also be a leader of people and teams and advocate for user-centred design approaches. We will provide exciting opportunities to share your expertise with, and influence, clients and team members, and to develop as a leader.
* What you’ll doAdvise clients on how to solve complex problems using UX design, people-centred design and Agile methodologies
* Lead multidisciplinary Agile teams to design services that meet identified user needs
* Advocate inclusive approaches and styles within UX design
* Build supportive relationships with clients and stakeholders, yet challenge ideas and manage difficult conversations
* Line management of interaction designers and advise other colleagues on how to get the best from UX design
* Support in recruitment, events, blog-writing and winning new business
* Promote our people-centred design offer both internally and externally
About the Candidate:
* Advanced UX design skills, with experience of applying these across different environments
* Experience of working in multidisciplinary Agile teams to design and deliver people-centred services
* Experience of designing for diverse users, including those with accessibility or assisted digital needs
* Proven experience of championing UX and service design approaches
* Experience of line management or mentoring/training other UX designers
* Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage conflict and convey difficult messages with tact and sensitivity
* A good understanding of other Agile roles across design, product and tech
* Strong consultancy and leadership skills, and confidence in exploring problem spaces with clients to determine the most appropriate way forward