Please note this position will require 2 days per week on site in London.
UX/UI Designer
User Research & Insight
- Use a range of research, testing and validation techniques to shape concepts and improve designs from the earliest stages.
- Work alongside researchers and wider product teams to turn customer feedback, research findings and behavioural insight into clear design opportunities.
- Test assumptions and hypotheses throughout the design process, ensuring decisions are grounded in evidence rather than opinion.
- Combine qualitative research with product data and customer behaviour to understand pain points and identify areas for improvement.
UX & Product Design
- Own the design of end-to-end digital experiences, considering the complete customer journey rather than individual screens or features.
- Translate complex requirements into clear user journeys, information architecture, wireframes, interaction models and user flows.
- Take ideas from early concepts and sketches through to well-defined, intuitive digital experiences.
- Design with the wider ecosystem in mind, understanding how individual journeys connect across different products, services and digital channels.
- Work closely with Product, Research and Engineering teams to balance user needs, commercial priorities and technical feasibility.
- Use research insights, behavioural trends and product performance data to guide design decisions and prioritisation.
- Partner with Product Managers and Product Owners to identify opportunities, influence product direction and establish measures of success.
- Ensure experiences meet appropriate accessibility, usability and inclusive design standards.
UI Design & Prototyping
- Create high-fidelity interface designs and interactive prototypes in Figma, turning UX concepts into polished digital experiences.
- Use prototypes to explore different approaches, communicate interaction behaviour and test ideas before development.
- Design responsive experiences for web and mobile, considering different screen sizes, devices, platforms and accessibility needs.
- Refine designs through an iterative process, incorporating user testing, stakeholder input and feedback from development teams.
- Create and apply reusable components, interaction patterns and design standards that improve consistency across products.
- Contribute to the continued development and adoption of design systems and component libraries.
- Work closely with developers to make sure designs are practical to implement and that the finished product reflects the intended experience.
- Champion strong standards across visual design, interaction design, accessibility and overall design quality.
Collaboration & Ways of Working
- Work as part of a cross-functional product team, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Research and other Design specialists.
- Clearly communicate design thinking and rationale, using research, customer insight and data to support recommendations.
- Facilitate collaborative sessions and design discussions to explore problems, generate ideas and build alignment.
- Contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from discovery and problem definition through to design, validation and delivery.
- Help create a consistent customer experience across products by championing shared design principles, patterns and ways of working.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong experience across UX, Product or UI Design within digital products and services.
- Experience translating user research, testing, customer insight and data into practical design solutions.
- Proven ability creating customer journeys, user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity UI designs and interactive prototypes.
- Advanced experience with Figma, including responsive web/mobile design and prototyping.
- Experience using and contributing to design systems, component libraries and reusable patterns.
- Strong understanding of accessibility, inclusive design and user-centred design principles.
- Comfortable working in Agile, cross-functional teams, collaborating with Product, Research and Engineering from discovery through to delivery.
Behaviours
- An open and genuine communicator
- Able to take responsibility for your actions
- Always learning and wanting to improve
- Takes responsibility for own development
- Love what you do
- Value and support your team
- Embrace who you are
- Open minded and willing to explore new ideas
What We Offer
As a Leighton employee you can look forward to:
- A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience.
- A contributory pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Continuous personal development, career path and training
- And more....
Senior UX/UI Designer in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Leighton
Leighton is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of excellence and talent growth, making it an ideal place for proactive individuals looking to make a significant impact in enterprise business development. With regular travel opportunities to vibrant cities like Leeds, Newcastle, and London, employees benefit from diverse experiences and collaboration with a dynamic team, ensuring both personal and professional development. The supportive work environment encourages innovation and offers pathways for career advancement, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking meaningful employment.