UX Designer

Description

We are London based digital innovation and user experience agency that uses technology to help our clients succeed. We’ve been helping government, charities, corporates and start-ups to achieve their digital goals since 2009.

Relationships, innovation and quality are at the core of who we are. We believe that by forming positive relationships with colleagues and clients, we can be better than the sum of our parts. Our focus on innovation helps us find smart solutions to our clients’ problems. And our dedication to quality means the services and products we create always leave people smiling.

What is it like being a senior Service Designer/UX Designer at Bit Zesty?
At Bit Zesty, being a senior-level Service Designer/UX Designer is about design thinking, collaboration and following best UX practices. It is about creating digital products and services - including web apps, websites and mobile apps - that meet our clients' user and organisational needs.

We are looking for a senior-level Service Designer/UX Designer. Depending on your exact skills and experience, you will do some of the below activities:

• Work closely with Delivery Managers and clients helping them realise their product vision.
• Manage and oversee the work of other UX team members.
• Run ideation workshops, create user journey maps and service blueprints to get a shared understanding.
• Conduct user research work - including user interviews, usability tests, surveys, research reports and personas.
• Oversee sketching, wireframing, prototyping.
• Lead Service Design/UX work scoping and proposal writing, be involved in pitching.
• Follow and keep up to date with Service Design/UX best practices, especially those advocated by GDS or NNG.
• Contribute to tweeting, writing blog posts, white papers and participate in events.

Requirements

You would love this role if you are:

• Experienced as senior/lead level Service Designer, User Experience Designer or similar role.
• Enthusiastic about GDS and NNG practices.
• Analytical thinker, who enjoys problem solving and learning new industries as well as complex domains.
• Empathetic with the users, but considerate of organisational needs.
• Comfortable working under time pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Enjoying managing and mentoring people.

As a Bit Zesty team member, you should also be:

• Committed to quality - whether it is a good user experience, robust code or well-written email, we never cut corners.

• Acting with integrity - we value honesty and doing the right thing.
• Task-focused - for us it is about getting the job done, rather than watching the clock.
• Great teammate - we appreciate and always help each other.

Benefits

What do we offer in return?

• Central London location (Islington - Angel).
• Flexible working.
• 25 days holidays (+bank holidays).
• Medical insurance.
• Gym membership.
• Free fruits, snacks and beverages.
• Roof terrace for hot summer days.
• Free bar to unwind after a busy week.
• Competitive salary depending on relevant experience.

If you feel that you are up for a challenge, please apply with a cover letter stating why you would be a good fit for the role and include your CV and, ideally, portfolio.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age.