User Interface Designer

Job Title: User Interface (UI) Designer

Location: London

Reports To: Head of Product

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £41,300

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and creative User Interface Designer to join our dynamic design team. The UI Designer will be responsible for crafting visually appealing, intuitive, and functional user interfaces for our digital products. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of design principles, and the ability to translate user requirements into interactive and engaging designs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Development:

Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.

Collaborate with UX designers to translate user research and usability testing insights into UI design improvements.

Develop and maintain UI design guidelines and style guides to ensure consistency across all products.

Collaboration:

Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs meet both user needs and business goals.

Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

Communicate design concepts and specifications clearly to developers for implementation.

User-Centric Design:

Ensure designs are optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.

Advocate for the end-user in all design decisions, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable user experience.

Stay up-to-date with the latest UI design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve design quality and user experience.

Prototyping and Testing:

Create interactive prototypes to validate design concepts with users and stakeholders.

Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to refine and enhance designs.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in UI design for web and mobile applications.

Proven track record of delivering high-quality design projects from concept to completion.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.

Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.

Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and front-end development principles (not required but a plus).

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptability to feedback and a willingness to iterate on designs based on user and stakeholder input.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Professional development opportunities and access to industry conferences.

A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values creativity and innovation.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to hr@zustech.com with the subject line “UI Designer Application – [Your Name]”.