Help design the future of streaming for millions of viewers.
At UKTV, we're transforming how audiences discover and enjoy content through U, our rapidly growing streaming service. As we continue to evolve our digital products across Web, Mobile and Connected TV, we're looking for a talented UX/UI Designer to join us on a 4-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile consumer products, helping to create intuitive, accessible and engaging experiences that deliver real value to both our users and the business.
About the Role
As a UX/UI Designer, you'll play a key role in shaping the user experience across UKTV's Video on Demand ecosystem. Working within a collaborative Product, Design and Engineering team, you'll be involved throughout the design process, from discovery and research through to polished UI and delivery.
You'll use customer insight, analytics and creative thinking to solve real user problems, helping millions of viewers find and enjoy the content they love.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design engaging user experiences across Web, Mobile and Connected TV platforms
- Create user journeys, wireframes, prototypes and production-ready UI designs
- Work closely with Product Managers, Developers and stakeholders to solve customer problems
- Participate in discovery workshops, design spikes and concept exploration
- Design accessible experiences that follow best practice and industry standards
- Contribute to and evolve the UKTV design system
- Use customer research, analytics and usability testing to validate design decisions
- Collaborate with Engineering and QA teams to ensure designs are delivered accurately
- Present concepts and design rationale to stakeholders across the business
- Contribute to Agile ceremonies including planning sessions, stand-ups and retrospectives
- Share knowledge and champion design best practices across the team
What We're Looking For
- Experience designing digital consumer products across Web, Mobile or TV platforms
- Strong end-to-end UX/UI design experience, from discovery through to delivery
- Expertise in creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs
- Experience working within Agile product teams
- Experience working with or contributing to design systems
- Experience validating designs through user research, usability testing or analytics
Technical & Design Knowledge
- Strong understanding of user-centred design principles
- Knowledge of interaction design, information architecture and visual design
- Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design best practices
- Ability to use customer insights and data to inform design decisions
- Awareness of current UX/UI trends, tools and emerging technologies
Skills You'll Bring
- Advanced Figma skills for design, prototyping and collaboration
- Strong visual and interaction design capability
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- The ability to communicate and present design decisions effectively
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive, curious and user-focused mindset
- A collaborative approach and genuine passion for creating exceptional user experiences
Why UKTV?
You'll join a team responsible for the strategy, roadmap and continuous evolution of U, UKTV's streaming platform. Working alongside talented Product, Design and Engineering teams, you'll have the opportunity to influence experiences across web, mobile and Connected TV products used by millions of viewers.
If you're passionate about creating intuitive digital experiences and want to help shape the future of streaming entertainment, we'd love to hear from you.
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User Experience Designer - FTC employer: UKTV
UKTV is an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative digital products in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. Join us to shape engaging user experiences while being part of a team that values creativity and supports your professional development.
