Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leighton is a trusted software development company with over 33 years of experience, known for delivering custom software solutions. They are seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to create exceptional mobile app experiences by collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams and utilizing customer research to inform design decisions.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Product and Engineering teams from discovery through to delivery, using customer research and insight to inform decisions and shape intuitive, accessible solutions
- Demonstrated experience in a Senior UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing customer-facing mobile app products
- Comfortable leading and contributing throughout the full product lifecycle, from early discovery through to delivery, partnering closely with Product teams to uncover customer needs and identify opportunities
- Uses customer research, behavioural insights, and data to shape design decisions, drawing on methods such as usability testing, customer journey mapping, problem definition workshops, and insight analysis
- Skilled at turning customer needs, business objectives, and product requirements into elegant, user-centred solutions that balance desirability, feasibility, and commercial outcomes
- Strong visual and interaction design capability, with experience creating user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and polished high-fidelity mobile experiences
- Passionate about designing accessible, intuitive, and engaging products, leveraging established design systems while recognising when enhancements or new patterns may be needed
- Able to simplify complex user journeys, improve existing experiences, and make thoughtful trade-offs that consider customer value, business priorities, and technical constraints
- Builds strong working relationships with Product Managers, Product Owners, Engineers, and other cross-functional partners to shape solutions and deliver high-quality outcomes
- A collaborative designer who enjoys sharing ideas, seeking feedback, mentoring others, and contributing to a positive and inclusive design culture
- Communicates design rationale confidently and clearly, tailoring messaging to different audiences and helping stakeholders understand customer needs and design decisions
- Maintains excellent design practice within Figma, ensuring files are organised, scalable, and easy for others to navigate through consistent naming conventions, version control, and component management
Skills
- Demonstrated experience in a Senior UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing customer-facing mobile app products
- Comfortable leading and contributing throughout the full product lifecycle, from early discovery through to delivery, partnering closely with Product teams to uncover customer needs and identify opportunities
- Uses customer research, behavioural insights, and data to shape design decisions, drawing on methods such as usability testing, customer journey mapping, problem definition workshops, and insight analysis
- Skilled at turning customer needs, business objectives, and product requirements into elegant, user-centred solutions that balance desirability, feasibility, and commercial outcomes
- Strong visual and interaction design capability, with experience creating user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and polished high-fidelity mobile experiences
- Passionate about designing accessible, intuitive, and engaging products, leveraging established design systems while recognising when enhancements or new patterns may be needed
- Able to simplify complex user journeys, improve existing experiences, and make thoughtful trade-offs that consider customer value, business priorities, and technical constraints
- Builds strong working relationships with Product Managers, Product Owners, Engineers, and other cross-functional partners to shape solutions and deliver high-quality outcomes
- A collaborative designer who enjoys sharing ideas, seeking feedback, mentoring others, and contributing to a positive and inclusive design culture
- Communicates design rationale confidently and clearly, tailoring messaging to different audiences and helping stakeholders understand customer needs and design decisions
- Maintains excellent design practice within Figma, ensuring files are organised, scalable, and easy for others to navigate through consistent naming conventions, version control, and component management
- An open and genuine communicator
- Able to take responsibility for your actions
- Always learning and wanting to improve
- Takes responsibility for own development
- Love what you do
- Value and support your team
- Embrace who you are
- Open minded and willing to explore new ideas
Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Continuous personal development, career path and training
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