User Experience Designer

UX / UI Designer (3–5 Years) - £40,000 - £55,000 – Stockport – Hybrid working

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to accelerate their career in a team who value the individuals who work there. Our client is a well-established software company specialising in management solutions. They’re looking for a talented UX / UI Designer (3–5 years’ experience) to join their product team. The designer will focus on building intuitive, user-centred interfaces and will work closely with product managers, developers, and QA engineers. A strong understanding of Figma is essential; experience with vanilla JavaScript is a plus to help with prototyping and collaborating effectively with engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, usability testing) to understand user needs and behaviours
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions
• Create user flows, personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
• Design UI components in Figma, ensuring consistency in typography, spacing, colours, and interaction
• Develop and maintain a design system (component library, style guide, patterns)
• Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback
• Work closely with product, engineering, and QA teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and implemented correctly
• Prepare design documentation and assets for hand-off to development
• Champion usability, accessibility, and best design practices
• (Optional) Use vanilla JavaScript knowledge to prototype interactions or evaluate technical constraints

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a UX / UI design role
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process
• Proficiency in Figma (or similar design tools)
• Experience in user research and usability testing
• Excellent visual design skills (typography, layout, colour theory)
• Experience building or maintaining a design system
• Strong communication skills; able to present and justify design decisions
• Empathetic and user-focused mindset

Desirable:

• Knowledge of front-end technologies (vanilla JavaScript especially)
• Experience in motion design or micro-animations
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Hotjar, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Experience in SaaS / B2B product design
• Understanding of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG)
• Experience with A/B testing

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about the work you do
• Detail-oriented, with a passion for pixel-perfect design
• Adaptable; comfortable working in an agile environment
• Strong collaborator and team player
• Self-motivated, able to take ownership of design projects

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible start and finish times
• Professional development: funded training & design certifications
• Generous annual leave (with increase based on service)
• Office perks: snacks, good coffee, regular team lunches
• Social events and team building
• Parking provided

Why This Role Matters

• Significant opportunity to influence the UX / UI of a core product used by agencies
• Work with a cross-functional, agile team
• Help build and scale a design system
• Drive user-centred thinking and usability across the product
• Working with a client focus and making a real difference to projects

Interested? Don’t delay in applying – Interviews happening immediately.

UX / UI Designer (3–5 Years) - £40,000 - £55,000 – Stockport - Hybrid Working