Job Title: UX/UI Designer

Job ID: 67912

Salary: £45-55k (permanent salary equivalent)

Location: Remote

Job Type: 1–2 Month Temp-to-Perm Contract

A fast-growing retail tech company is looking for a talented UX/UI Designer with Design Systems experience to join their team initially on a 1–2 month contract with the strong potential to transition into a permanent role. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, global organisation with an impressive client portfolio across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams to define and deliver product features that meet business objectives.
• Lead user research and usability tests, incorporating feedback to optimise the user experience.
• Develop and implement scalable design systems for diverse digital platforms.
• Oversee the full design process from ideation to prototyping and final delivery.
• Work closely with product designers to create reusable design components and patterns.
• Ensure seamless integration of design systems within development frameworks, using HTML and CSS.
• Create inclusive components by adhering to accessibility standards.
• Develop and document design guidelines and best practices to maintain consistency.
• Mentor junior designers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Keep up with industry trends and best practices in UX/UI design.
• Partner with marketing and branding teams to ensure cohesive visual identity across all digital platforms.
• Conduct regular audits of design assets, recommending areas for improvement.
• Implement design tokens for consistent and scalable assets.
• Lead the creation of interactive Figma components, ensuring smooth handoffs to development teams.
• Adapt and refine design systems based on evolving product needs.
• Work closely with product owners to gather and define design specifications.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of UX/UI design experience.
• Proven experience in developing and managing design systems for complex digital platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, including experience with Dev Mode for seamless handoffs.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and their integration within design systems.
• Experience with design tokens to create scalable, adaptable design solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and product managers.
• Skilled in user research and usability testing, ensuring designs are accessible and user-friendly.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex design concepts.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please get in touch immediately, as interviews are being arranged without delay.