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Senior UI DesignerThe Guardian
23 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsUI Designer, Graphic Designer, Product Designer
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Closing Date: 03-Nov-2024

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.
We're looking for a Senior UI Designer (9 month fixed term contract) to join our Product Design team and play a key role shaping the user experience of our newly launched recipe app, Feast, which has already attracted thousands of users from all over the world within its first few months. It's an exciting time to join the project as we now look to build on and build out new components for the next version of Feast, exploring both editorial and commercial experiences in the app.
We're looking for someone to bring their design expertise to the project and contribute to:
  • Evolving the UI and core icon set as we introduce new interactions and experiences
  • Evolving the core UI with new integrated shopping experiences
  • Improving usability of step by step cooking experiencing
  • Developing a commentating and rating experience
  • Developing search and personalisation
About the Role
  • As a Senior UI Designer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to create meaningful and accessible designs that align with user needs and business goals.
  • You'll design and develop visually appealing, intuitive and accessible designs, ensuring a consistent and engaging user experience
  • You'll develop interactive prototypes and gather feedback from both users and key stakeholders to refine design concepts and improve journeys
About You
  • An in-depth understanding of our existing product set and awareness of the key markets we operate in
  • Solid foundational knowledge of graphic design principles, such as typography, colour theory and visual hierarchy
  • A solid understanding and belief in user-centred design principles and accessibility standards while also being able to demonstrate the business value of a user-centred approach
  • Experience working across iOS, Android and web platforms, with an understanding of their unique design nuances
You can see the job description here.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
Application instructions:
However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for this role.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Karen Walter on karen.walter@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
Please upload your CV, portfolio and covering letter. You should also highlight the extent to which your skills/experience meets the requirements of the role and your motivation behind applying.
To apply for this position you must already have the right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.
Benefits at the Guardian
Culture & Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.
We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Learning & Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Our Working Environment
We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.
Additional Benefits & Policies
We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
You are entitled to life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy

Skills Required

  • UI Design
  • User-centered Design
  • Graphic Design

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