UI/UX Designer - Must have demonstrable software UI/UX experience
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £79,999 – £80,000
- Level
- Junior, Midweight
- Type
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Job Posted
- Applications Close
Job Description
Job applicant's CV must list software web apps where we can view examples of modern UI/UX
*** If your CV does not show UX examples do not apply ***
We are looking for top developers that can add real value. The developer must have speciality in:
Software applications with slick modern UI and UX
Must be able to show and demonstrate their work on the web at interview stage
*** If you do not have experience in this area please do not apply ***
Welcome to Astera, an international digital company, seeking a .UX/UI designer to add real value to our products. Adhering to the highest quality standards, the internationally based company is willing to offer a great salary for the right candidate.
Join our team and be part of an organisation that thrives on creativity, innovation, and collaboration. At Astera, you will have the unique opportunity to work with industry leaders, shape the future of design services, and make a lasting impact in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
We are seeking a confident UX/UI designer with a proven track record of delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions across various platforms. This role not only calls for expertise in shaping exceptional user experiences but also offers the opportunity to join a company in its early stages.
What You'll Do
Collaborate closely with our inner teams such as Business Analysis, Development and Sales as well as clients to ensure we achieve world-class design solutions that meet the user needs and business requirements
Take ownership of the design vision and champion its seamless integration across all areas of our Clients needs
Share designs for feedback early & often and offer design feedback to other team members
Advocate for user-centric design principles and facilitate workshops, user interviews, usability testing, and discovery activities to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points
Collaborate and provide management and mentorship to junior designers as the role develops
Refine and add to our design process documentation, and onboarding materials, and try out new design processes with the team where possible
Communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues, successfully defining roadmaps for projects with big-picture strategy
Staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design tools/methodologies
What You'll Need
At least 6 years of professional experience designing digital products
Experience working with Design Systems and component libraries
High proficiency with Figma - It is our main design tool. Additionally, Adobe suite; Illustrator & Photoshop; After effects/ animation experience is a plus
Knowledge on different design processes, knowing what steps are needed and which ones can be skipped based on the specific project or problem you are working on
To be able to clearly communicate and motivate design decisions to team members and stakeholders
Attention to detail when designing, being precise and ensuring something is done well rather than fast but poorly; Pixel perfect is a must
The ability to focus on user needs and know how to improve usability/UX
Focus on accessibility and inclusion when designing components, interfaces and interactions
To have a pragmatic and flexible attitude: you understand that sometimes there are restrictions or unknowns imposed by technical realities that must be considered
Have at least a basic understanding of/experience on:
Developer frameworks; iOS, android, Bootstrap, React HTML and CSS to be able to communicate your designs with devs and find workarounds when feasibility issues occur
The trends in UX/design/mobile design patterns
Knowledge of After Effects and/or Lottie Animations is a plus
Usage of project management software like Asana or Jira, knowledge of the agile process and organising work with tasks
Knowledge of accessibility and designing for accessibility
Using analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar…)
Performing user interviews and user testing
Experience working with 3JS / less traditional forms of web experience
Seniority Level: Entry level
Industry: Oil & Gas
Software Development
Oil and Gas
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Functions
Engineering
Information Technology
Skills
User Experience (UX)
C#
User Interface Design
Design
Figma (Software)
Software
.NET Framework
Software Development
Front-End Development
ASP.NET
React.js
AngularJS