UX/UI Designer

Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 9,000 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in our Cambridge, UK headquarters, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.

For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.

Job Decription

Due to the continued growth of our R&D department, we are looking to add to our team of UX/UI Designers in our Cambridge office. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office (Thursdays and Fridays).

This role will see you designing wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI based on user needs as well as conducting user research, usability tests, and experiments to refine designs. You will also maintain, enforce, and expand existing design systems and internal processes.

Communication is important here as you will be collaborating with the UI development team to create viable products for testing and working with the technical teams to balance user needs, business value, and technical feasibility.

We encourage you to experiment with new ideas using various visual interfaces and evolving technologies at Darktrace as we want to ensure the best user experience across desktop, mobile, and client apps.

What Experience Do I Need

We encourage applications from individuals with a proven track record in UX/UI Design with a passion for understanding user needs and creating products that serve them. You will be an excellent communicator with experience in collaborating with other team members. You'll also likely have the following:

• A robust understanding of the entire product design process, from discovery to testing,
• Experience with design systems for both desktop and mobile platforms,
• Strong familiarity with Figma, Adobe XD and Adobe suite,
• Skill in creating infographics and data visualizations,
• Keen eye for maintaining visual consistency across multiple digital products,
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI work,
• A basic understanding of cyber security concepts and common threats such as malware and phishing scams,
• You may also be asked on your familiarity with Darktrace products and technology from available sources (e.g. official website).
  
  

Benefits

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
• Cycle to work scheme.