UX Designer - 6 Month Contract

Job Type: Contract
Posted: almost 5 years ago
Contact: Ken MacLeod
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Reference: 195734_1560498255

Market leading Fintech are about to embark on an important programme of work where they will be adding a number of new features to their suite of Mobile and Web Apps. The need has arisen for an experienced mid/ senior UX designer to join their team and play a key role in this high profile project.

In this role, your duties will include (but not be limited to):

  • Lead qualitative and quantitative research - Interviews, Observations, Usability Testing, Surveys, Contextual Inquires, Card sorting exercises, etc.
  • Responsible for the end-to-end design research process, from planning to presentation of actionable results.
  • Plan, organise and facilitate workshops, scoping sessions, co-creation sessions and other group activities with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain detailed customer journeys based on findings and evidence from research.
  • Generate actionable next steps based on robust evidence and customer input for direction across teams
  • Contribute innovative ideas and concepts that will enhance our customers experience.
  • Create user flows, information architecture, sketches, concepts, wireframes and prototypes
  • Work closely with team members and stakeholders - collaboration and transparency in & outside the UXD team is key to success for this role
  • Champion Human-centred methodologies within the team and the broader business

As the ideal candidate, you will possess these Qualification and Skills:

  • Expertise in workshop facilitation and design walkthroughs with a variety of stakeholders, communicating design rationale clearly and effectively.
    * Solid understanding of usability and accessibility issues and strategies to overcome these.
    * Solid understanding of the technical requirements within the digital media space including responsive web and native mobile.
    * Mix of qualitative and quantitative methods and understanding of how to use them together
    * Understanding of data variables and methods for ensuring appropriate data use
    * Able to plan and generate hypothesis and facilitator material
    * Ability to work collaboratively and manage stakeholders at all levels.
    * Understanding of Agile methodologies beneficial.
    * Ability to work under pressure and prioritise.
    * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all employees at all levels of staff and the leadership team.
    * Strong presentation and influencing skills.
    * Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

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