Job description
UX/UI Designer
We are a Maidstone based team in a great town centre location, who primarily run an exciting, popular website with a national presence. We are looking for a designer with experience in UX/UI to join our growing team.
The role will require a passion for UX/UI with that being the primary focus but broader graphic design skills are desirable as there will be opportunities to design for social media, advertising and print.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and prototype user experience solutions based on the requirements of the project.
- Create new and manage existing graphics assets.
- Communicate with the development team to see designs implemented.
- Strive to improve the product on an ongoing basis, carrying out usability testing identifying areas for improvement.
- Producing graphics for other departments (e.g. marketing) as a secondary focus.
Skills and Experience
- Experience designing for the web with a focus on UX/UI.
- Familiarity with software such as Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
- Skills in typography, layout and visual flair.
- Experience in prototyping and wireframing.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Highly advantageous but non-essential skills include knowledge of HTML/JS/CSS, animation and basic video editing.
Ideally you will be able to provide examples of your work. Experience is very valuable but we’re open to talented and enthusiastic people looking for an opportunity so show us what you can do!
What we can offer you
Working hours are 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday with an hour lunch break.
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
- Opportunities for training and development.
- Company social events.
- Health and wellbeing benefits.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- The chance to visit relevant conferences and exhibitions (domestic and overseas).
- Company pension.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maidstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- UX Design: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CARLE001