Lead UX Designer

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Lead UX Designer

Halifax

£85,000ShortList Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead UX Designer to create stunning web and mobile interfaces for a high-profile business in Leeds.This business is recognised as an industry leader in their field, so I am looking for a Lead UX Designer who can work to exacting standards and who prides themselves on delivering world class products. The Lead UX Designer will working closely with the creative team to craft stunning, user-centric web/mobile interfaces.Key responsibilities for the Lead UX Designer:Overall responsibility for understanding user requirements and converting them into appealing, highly usable interfaces.Developing and Leading a UX team including Designers and ResearchersDeveloping mock ups for proposals and pitchesunderstand interaction design and be able to demonstrate the commercial benefits of applying IxD methodologies such as goal-driven design to typical online user journeysCapable of generating user personas and user scenariosHave worked with a relevant adaptive software development methodology such as AgilePresents high fidelity designs/mock-ups to the customer for review/iteration/approvalCapable of working directly with customers in an iterative/agile manner to dramatically improve the prototypes in a short time Key skills required for the Lead UX Designer:Demonstrate high levels of expertise with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesignWireframing and prototyping using suitable tools e.g. Balsamiq, AxureIn-depth knowledge of HTML5/CSS3, Javascript and JQueryConceptual understanding of User Interface Design and the Design ProcessCapable of juggling multiple projects and related complexities at the same timeAgile Development Environment experience

The right Lead UX Designer will have a minimum of 5 years of commercial experience as a web/mobile designer and have an impressive portfolio. A knowledge of current design trends and standards is key for this Lead UX Designer role as you will be working on very high-profile projects.If you are currently looking for a unique Lead UX Designer opportunity then we would like to talk to you now. The salary for the Lead UX Designer role is up to £85,000 and includes a good benefits package including pension, flexible hours and healthcare.The Lead UX Designer role is based in Halifax and is commutable from Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield, Rochdale, Bradford and Burnley.Click APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!! ShortList Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.ShortList specialise in the full spectrum of IT positions, from CIO to Helpdesk Analyst, on both a permanent and contract basis.