UI Designer
HirenzaUnited Kingdom1 day ago
Full-timeDesign
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About The Company
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth, and fostering an inclusive culture.
Guardian News and Media is renowned for its commitment to quality journalism, independence, and social responsibility. As a leading media organization, we strive to inform, educate, and engage our audience through innovative storytelling and impactful reporting. Our values are rooted in integrity, transparency, and a dedication to serving the public interest. We believe in empowering our employees to contribute their unique talents and perspectives to shape the future of journalism and digital media.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Midweight UI Designer to join our Puzzles team, which is part of the newly formed Premium Propositions Product Group. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or an opportunity for internal secondment. In this role, you will be responsible for designing visually compelling, polished, and user-friendly interfaces across web and mobile platforms. Your work will directly influence the engagement, retention, and subscription growth of our digital audience by ensuring a cohesive and high-quality design language across all touchpoints.
You will work closely with Senior UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to translate concepts, wireframes, and user flows into delightful, accessible experiences. From quick daily crosswords to complex puzzles like our Film Reveal feature, your designs will elevate the reader's experience and contribute to the overall success of our puzzles proposition. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a product that combines entertainment with intellectual challenge, fostering a loyal and engaged user base.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
At Guardian News and Media, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. You will enjoy 30 days of annual leave per year, in addition to bank holidays. Our pension scheme is generous, with employer contributions ranging from 8-12%, depending on your age, if you contribute 5%. We support community involvement through two volunteering days annually and offer payroll giving options. Additional benefits include season ticket loans, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt for dental insurance.
We provide enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, along with support for IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality. Our wellness initiatives include access to employee benefits platforms tailored to health and wellbeing, free yoga and pilates classes, corporate gym memberships, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Our onsite canteen offers scenic views overlooking the Regents Canal and provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
Equal Opportunity
Guardian News and Media is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups. Our recruitment process is fair and transparent, and we make reasonable adjustments to support applicants throughout. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and helps us better serve our diverse audience. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of delivering independent journalism with integrity.
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth, and fostering an inclusive culture.
Guardian News and Media is renowned for its commitment to quality journalism, independence, and social responsibility. As a leading media organization, we strive to inform, educate, and engage our audience through innovative storytelling and impactful reporting. Our values are rooted in integrity, transparency, and a dedication to serving the public interest. We believe in empowering our employees to contribute their unique talents and perspectives to shape the future of journalism and digital media.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Midweight UI Designer to join our Puzzles team, which is part of the newly formed Premium Propositions Product Group. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or an opportunity for internal secondment. In this role, you will be responsible for designing visually compelling, polished, and user-friendly interfaces across web and mobile platforms. Your work will directly influence the engagement, retention, and subscription growth of our digital audience by ensuring a cohesive and high-quality design language across all touchpoints.
You will work closely with Senior UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to translate concepts, wireframes, and user flows into delightful, accessible experiences. From quick daily crosswords to complex puzzles like our Film Reveal feature, your designs will elevate the reader's experience and contribute to the overall success of our puzzles proposition. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a product that combines entertainment with intellectual challenge, fostering a loyal and engaged user base.
Qualifications
- Proven experience designing digital interfaces for web and mobile platforms.
- Strong visual design skills with an excellent eye for typography, layout, colour, and iconography.
- Experience working with design systems and component libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with UX Designers, Engineers, and Product Managers in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive design principles to create inclusive user experiences.
- Experience designing gamified or interactive experiences, with an interest in casual gaming or puzzles being advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Translate UX wireframes, user flows, and prototypes into polished visual interfaces that align with The Guardian’s brand guidelines and design system.
- Create assets for both web and mobile platforms, including layouts, icons, illustrations, and interactive elements.
- Collaborate with UX designers to establish visual hierarchy, clarity, and accessibility in all designs.
- Work closely with Product Managers and Engineers to ensure accurate and efficient implementation of designs.
- Participate in design discussions, providing UI-focused insights, feedback, and suggestions for improvement.
- Support testing and iteration processes by developing visual prototypes for user feedback and validation.
- Propose enhancements to components, styles, and patterns to improve design consistency and efficiency.
- Stay informed about UI trends, visual design best practices, and emerging tools to continually elevate the quality of our puzzles platform.
At Guardian News and Media, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. You will enjoy 30 days of annual leave per year, in addition to bank holidays. Our pension scheme is generous, with employer contributions ranging from 8-12%, depending on your age, if you contribute 5%. We support community involvement through two volunteering days annually and offer payroll giving options. Additional benefits include season ticket loans, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt for dental insurance.
We provide enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, along with support for IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality. Our wellness initiatives include access to employee benefits platforms tailored to health and wellbeing, free yoga and pilates classes, corporate gym memberships, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Our onsite canteen offers scenic views overlooking the Regents Canal and provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
Equal Opportunity
Guardian News and Media is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups. Our recruitment process is fair and transparent, and we make reasonable adjustments to support applicants throughout. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and helps us better serve our diverse audience. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of delivering independent journalism with integrity.
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