UX designer - Forward Role : Job Details

At Forward role we're more than just recruiters; over the past 15 years, we've scaled to a team of 50 industry-leading experts, developed market-first products and solutions, and push the boundaries in the spaces that matter most, such as sustainability and ED&I.

We are looking for a experienced UX Designer to join our Product and Design Team to help enhance our clients products and services, which are used around the world by hundreds of thousands of small businesses.

The Client?

They launched in 2015 and have branched out into other areas of professional services for small businesses.

We work with 100,000 businesses - across the UK and globally - trust us to free them of their paperwork and keep them on the right side of the law! This means there will always be a project to work on and collaborations with other valued employees.

We have a modern, city centre office which boasts some of the best views you'll get of the city and is a stone's throw from Victoria Station.

Our Ethos:

We believe that magic happens when talented people get together in a room and our hybrid approach of 4 days in the office & 1 day at home, has nurtured a tight knit community, one where face-to-face interaction isn't just a necessity; it's a preference that drives our collaborative spirit and creative solutions.

We're looking for a UX Designer to join our vibrant team and be part of a highly successful, mature, profit-making business that retains the community driven approach of a start-up

Your day-to-day

-            Design and research (80%)

-            Process and Tooling (10%)

-            Personal Development (10%)

This includes a deep dive into the creation of our SaaS products, working alongside a dynamic, cross-functional team, getting involved in every stage from brainstorming sessions to deployment, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed our high standards.

About You

-            A hands-on designer with a love for technology and a strong belief in producing high quality, resilient services with an aspiration to achieve design excellence

-            A design thinker who values diverse technical solutions and innovative approaches.

-            Proactive in seeking out and evaluating emerging technologies that can add value to the platform.

-            Demonstrable experience in design delivery and Agile methodologies.

-            You're comfortable explaining solutions to both technical & non-technical stakeholders

Technical Skills

-            User Research: Ability to conduct user research through interviews, surveys, usability testing, and data analysis to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.

-            User-Centered Design: Expertise in designing with a user-centric approach, ensuring that products and services are intuitive, accessible, and meet user expectations.

-            Wireframing & Prototyping: Proficiency in creating wireframes, low-fidelity prototypes, and high-fidelity interactive prototypes to visualize and test design concepts.

-            Information Architecture: Knowledge of structuring and organising information in a clear and logical manner to facilitate easy navigation and findability.

-            Visual Design: Understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, layout, and iconography to create visually appealing and consistent user interfaces.

-            Usability Testing & Iteration: Ability to conduct usability testing, gather feedback, and iterate designs based on user insights and data.

-            Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients.

-            Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyse complex problems, synthesize data, and develop effective design solutions

Other Benefits

-            25 days holiday, plus a day off for your birthday.

-            2 conference days per year to attend relevant events to further your own development.

-            Enhanced sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) scheme.

-            Free breakfast every Monday and office fruit to promote a healthy lifestyle.

-            Various retail discounts and perks.

-            Access to an on-site gym (coming soon)

As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace new