UXUI & Digital Design Manager

Job Description Carnival UK is in search of a UX/UI & Digital Design Manager , who is crucial in supporting our digital direction and nurturing a high-performing team. Carnival UK is building an industry-leading Digital function dedicated to crafting exceptional experiences that delight our guests, fulfill our promise of holiday happiness, and drive substantial revenue growth. Our mission is to transform the guest experience through innovative digital solutions, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and curiosity. We want to empower our teams to deliver exceptional results, and the UX/UI & Digital Design Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping this approach. This role is responsible for developing, testing, and improving user-centric journeys across the P&O Cruises product portfolio. Your responsibilities will include: Designing & delivering on the P&O Cruises strategic roadmap, vision, and backlog, taking ownership of initiatives, online user feedback, and business relationships, and writing high-level designs for testing & development. Managing user defect identification and quality assurance developments in compliance and UX. Understanding user needs and expectations to ensure these are met through design and functionality. Supporting the delivery of the product roadmap, consulting relevant subject matter experts (SMEs) at all stages to ensure the end result is fit-for-purpose and provides optimal ROI for capital and operating expenditure. This role is classified as a CUK07 , offered as a full-time, permanent position with hybrid work options, including up to two days from home. Requirements: Your Expertise and Leadership To succeed as a UX/UI & Digital Design Manager, candidates should have: Extensive experience in UX design and research Deep understanding of user design principles Experience with user research methods and usability testing Knowledge of front-end development and design systems About You: A Catalyst for Change We value diversity and are interested in candidates who possess: Confident leadership and team management skills Strong influencing skills and expectation management Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong analytical skills for interpreting user data Why Join Us? Working with us means creating unforgettable holiday happiness and building a fulfilling career. Our benefits include: Employee discounts on cruising and special offers for friends and family Annual bonus Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance, and holiday trading scheme Contributory pension scheme Private medical and dental insurance, health assessments Occupational health support and access to digital GP Life assurance Parental and adoption leave Employee Shares Plan Electric car and Cycle to Work schemes Employee-led networks Ready to Lead? If leading a technology team excites you, we want to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us, where your leadership will make a difference. #LI-Hybrid #Job Functions: Information Technology; Strategy / Planning; Marketing #LI-JW1 About Us Holidays are among life\’s greatest pleasures. Cruising offers relaxation, escape, and exploration. No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people create unforgettable holiday happiness. Part of the world\’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we proudly operate iconic brands like P&O Cruises and Cunard, delivering joy and memories for over 350 years. With opportunities to expand in a growing market, we aim to bring cruising to many more people. Our diverse teams share high standards, values, and a passion for our purpose. We promote a culture of safety, sustainability, compliance, and inclusion. Through delivering extraordinary travel experiences and our distinctive culture, we aspire to become Travel’s Employer of Choice. #J-18808-Ljbffr