UI/UX Web Designer (Hybrid/Bristol or Chiswick) London, England
Job description
We are currently recruiting for a UI/UX Web Designer with creative instinct and flair to work across a multitude of digital projects to engage and inspire our learners.
The Coaching Academy opened its doors in 1999 when coaching was still relatively new to the UK, it is now one of the largest coach training organisations of its kind in the world. We are a fast-paced and innovative company led by an inspirational & successful CEO & leadership team, all staff are encouraged to contribute their ideas with ample recognition and are encouraged to grow and develop their roles/careers.
Having embraced and become highly successful at delivering our training predominantly online, we are excited to now be able to continue to build upon our solid foundation of quality accredited training courses, we are now primed to capitalise on a wide range of new opportunities that have opened up digitally for the business.
Role Overview
We are seeking a UI/UX Web Designer to work closely with our CTO, the role will be split with an 80% bias towards design and UI/UX in Figma or similar on the design and build of websites. The remaining 20% will be predominantly focused on developing and implementing new digital initiatives, web building and leading us into a new digital design arena.
You will need to be a commercially aware and creative designer who is happy to work to tight timescales and understands the importance of working with a passionate team whilst maintaining high standards. If you believe that time to market is becoming one of the most important business rules in today's ever-changing world, then you are the right person for us.
Responsibilities
- Working with the CTO on the design and build of a number of websites
- Apply UI/UX design principles, standards and best practices to ensure consistency, usability and accessibility of the web experiences
- Develop wireframes, mock-ups, storyboards, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and gather feedback.
- Bring ideas to life through static visuals, sketches and storyboards
- Implementing a fully digital solution with current and future training materials.
- Optimise designs for usability, accessibility, and scalability, considering different devices and platforms.
- Design of engaging and effective email campaigns.
- Provide design guidance for the wider team
- Keep up-to-date with product and industry trends
You will need to have:
- Proven experience as a UI or UX Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your visual design skills and ability to create engaging interfaces - Essential
- Proficient in using design tools such as Figma & Adobe to create web design assets and prototypes - Essential
- Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML5, CSS3, SCSS) - Essential
- Some coding experience in JQuery and/or PHP - Ideal
- Solid understanding of user-centred design principles, layout composition, colour theory, and typography
- Ability to work against very tight target dates in a dynamic environment.
- Team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a supportive communication style
Salary: £35k-40k
Location/Hours: Homebased with weekly meetups with CTO at our Chiswick HQ, or in Bristol
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- How many years of work experience do you have with User Experience (UX)?
- How many years of work experience do you have with User Interface Design?
- Do you have knowledge of front-end development technologies HTML5, CSS3, SCSS)?
- Are you able to attend weekly in-person meetings in either Bristol or Chiswick (West London)?
- Are you authorised to work in the UK and currently reside in the UK?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, W4 1QP
Reference ID: TCA/UXUI/2023
