1 to 25 of 72 User-Centered Design (UCD) Jobs in the South East

Visual designer London – hybrid 6 month contract Inside ir35 Core Skills & Expertise Advanced visual design skills across platforms (iOS, Android, web, mobile). Strong systems thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Excellence in interaction design, visual design, and accessibility. Proficiency in tools:Figma, Adobe CC Skilled in prototyping, sketching, and concept development. … Experience working within and contributing to multi-brand design systems. Competent in documenting components and maintaining design consistency. Design Thinking & Process User-centered design approach to craft industry-leading experiences. Advanced in competitor analysis, workshopping, and ideation. Proactively design with the customer’s needs in mind. … needs, aspirations, and challenges. Ensure customer focus in all aspects of design. Passionate about elevating product quality through consistent design. Community & Growth Active contributor to the design community. Share knowledge and continuously improve design methods. Support user research activities and apply insights to design. Personal Attributes Empathetic, daring, inquisitive, and a proactive More ❯

Visual designer London – hybrid 6 month contract Inside ir35 Core Skills & Expertise Advanced visual design skills across platforms (iOS, Android, web, mobile). Strong systems thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Excellence in interaction design, visual design, and accessibility. Proficiency in tools:Figma, Adobe CC Skilled in prototyping, sketching, and concept development. … Experience working within and contributing to multi-brand design systems. Competent in documenting components and maintaining design consistency. Design Thinking & Process User-centered design approach to craft industry-leading experiences. Advanced in competitor analysis, workshopping, and ideation. Proactively design with the customer’s needs in mind. … needs, aspirations, and challenges. Ensure customer focus in all aspects of design. Passionate about elevating product quality through consistent design. Community & Growth Active contributor to the design community. Share knowledge and continuously improve design methods. Support user research activities and apply insights to design. Personal Attributes Empathetic, daring, inquisitive, and a proactive More ❯

Visual designer London – hybrid 6 month contract Inside ir35 Core Skills & Expertise Advanced visual design skills across platforms (iOS, Android, web, mobile). Strong systems thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Excellence in interaction design, visual design, and accessibility. Proficiency in tools:Figma, Adobe CC Skilled in prototyping, sketching, and concept development. … Experience working within and contributing to multi-brand design systems. Competent in documenting components and maintaining design consistency. Design Thinking & Process User-centered design approach to craft industry-leading experiences. Advanced in competitor analysis, workshopping, and ideation. Proactively design with the customer’s needs in mind. … needs, aspirations, and challenges. Ensure customer focus in all aspects of design. Passionate about elevating product quality through consistent design. Community & Growth Active contributor to the design community. Share knowledge and continuously improve design methods. Support user research activities and apply insights to design. Personal Attributes Empathetic, daring, inquisitive, and a proactive More ❯

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Associate UI/UX Designer to join our growing design team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in delivering high-quality, user-focused digital experiences. Working closely with the Lead UI/UX Designer … you will help support the creation and maintenance of consistent design standards across a range of digital products and platforms. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the creation and upkeep of UI/UX design standards and component libraries Assist in producing wireframes, mockups, user flows, and interactive prototypes using Figma Collaborate with cross-functional teams … with user research, usability testing, and the analysis of user feedback Ensure accessibility principles are applied in line with WCAG standards Participate in team design reviews, workshops, and iterative feedback sessions Stay informed about current UI/UX trends, tools, and techniques — including the evolving role of AI in design Maintain well More ❯

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Associate UI/UX Designer to join our growing design team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in delivering high-quality, user-focused digital experiences. Working closely with the Lead UI/UX Designer … you will help support the creation and maintenance of consistent design standards across a range of digital products and platforms. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the creation and upkeep of UI/UX design standards and component libraries Assist in producing wireframes, mockups, user flows, and interactive prototypes using Figma Collaborate with cross-functional teams … with user research, usability testing, and the analysis of user feedback Ensure accessibility principles are applied in line with WCAG standards Participate in team design reviews, workshops, and iterative feedback sessions Stay informed about current UI/UX trends, tools, and techniques — including the evolving role of AI in design Maintain well More ❯

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Associate UI/UX Designer to join our growing design team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in delivering high-quality, user-focused digital experiences. Working closely with the Lead UI/UX Designer … you will help support the creation and maintenance of consistent design standards across a range of digital products and platforms. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the creation and upkeep of UI/UX design standards and component libraries Assist in producing wireframes, mockups, user flows, and interactive prototypes using Figma Collaborate with cross-functional teams … with user research, usability testing, and the analysis of user feedback Ensure accessibility principles are applied in line with WCAG standards Participate in team design reviews, workshops, and iterative feedback sessions Stay informed about current UI/UX trends, tools, and techniques — including the evolving role of AI in design Maintain well More ❯

on customer relationships The role: The team is building a new platform to enable the efficient, secure and controlled sharing of data. You will work as a Service Design expert with proficient experience in the Human Centered Design Process, defining and documenting: Conducting and facilitating design thinking workshops User research … user testing when required Define and develop user flows, journey maps Define and develop service design blueprints Information and data flows that interact with users Work with UX, UI and technical development teams to develop the experience Experience with working with data platforms and data marketplaces is highly desirable What does a day in … the life look like for a Senior Service Designer? Define, plan, execute and deliver actionable service design, journey maps and documentation with a focus on research, experience architecture, ensuring frictionless experiences for users. You will oversee the Service Design and research aspects of the program, working with stakeholders to understand, define and design the More ❯

on customer relationships The role: The team is building a new platform to enable the efficient, secure and controlled sharing of data. You will work as a Service Design expert with proficient experience in the Human Centered Design Process, defining and documenting: Conducting and facilitating design thinking workshops User research … user testing when required Define and develop user flows, journey maps Define and develop service design blueprints Information and data flows that interact with users Work with UX, UI and technical development teams to develop the experience Experience with working with data platforms and data marketplaces is highly desirable What does a day in … the life look like for a Senior Service Designer? Define, plan, execute and deliver actionable service design, journey maps and documentation with a focus on research, experience architecture, ensuring frictionless experiences for users. You will oversee the Service Design and research aspects of the program, working with stakeholders to understand, define and design the More ❯

on customer relationships The role: The team is building a new platform to enable the efficient, secure and controlled sharing of data. You will work as a Service Design expert with proficient experience in the Human Centered Design Process, defining and documenting: Conducting and facilitating design thinking workshops User research … user testing when required Define and develop user flows, journey maps Define and develop service design blueprints Information and data flows that interact with users Work with UX, UI and technical development teams to develop the experience Experience with working with data platforms and data marketplaces is highly desirable What does a day in … the life look like for a Senior Service Designer? Define, plan, execute and deliver actionable service design, journey maps and documentation with a focus on research, experience architecture, ensuring frictionless experiences for users. You will oversee the Service Design and research aspects of the program, working with stakeholders to understand, define and design the More ❯

in the tech industry? I'm working exclusively with a cutting-edge innovative services provider who are seeking a skilled UI/UX Designer to join their expanding design team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting projects whilst developing your career in a genuinely supportive environment. My client has built an impressive reputation for delivering … innovative digital solutions, and they're now looking for someone with real design flair to help shape their next phase of growth. The Role As their newest UI/UX Designer, you'll be instrumental in creating exceptional user experiences across multiple platforms: Core Responsibilities: Develop and maintain comprehensive UI/UX design standards … and component libraries Create high-quality wireframes, mockups, user flows, and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma Produce clear, organised design documentation to streamline development handoffs Collaborate effectively with Product and Engineering teams on requirement refinement and user story development Contribute to design reviews and strategic workshops where your input will be More ❯

the user experience of our new mortgage services offering. Working alongside product management and development teams, you'll leverage your expertise in user-centred design to create intuitive, accessible, and engaging experiences for our customers. Key Responsibilities: User Research & Insights:?Conduct user research and usability testing to understand user needs, pain points, and behaviours, translating findings into actionable insights to inform design decisions. Information Architecture:?Develop and refine information architecture to ensure intuitive navigation and content organization across the mortgage services platform. Interaction Design:?Design user interfaces that are visually appealing and enhance user engagement, employing wireframes … mock-ups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts. Collaboration:?Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders in an Agile environment to ensure alignment on product goals and user experience vision. User Journey Mapping:?Create user journey maps and personas to identify critical touchpoints, ensuring a seamless and positive experience More ❯

intuitive user experiences by understanding customer insights, business requirements and technical constraints Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers, developers and design colleagues Create wireframes, prototypes, flow diagrams, storyboards and mock-ups for web and mobile applications Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders and gather feedback for improvements … techniques, and technologies Experience and Skills: Proven experience working in a UX role within a startup or agency environment Strong portfolio showcasing design projects and user-centered design processes Confident grasp of great e-commerce UX Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent software Solid … understanding of user-centered design principles and usability testing methods Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions Experience in aligning teams to a solution, ability to control presentations and meetings, ensuring decisions are made and outputs clearly captured Must be a self-starter, able to manage their More ❯

thinking businesses. Uniting culture, creativity and technology, we craft meaningful, connected experiences that audiences love. We’re looking for a UX/UI Designer to join our Creative & Design team and help us translate strategies into innovative ideas and inspiring stories people want to hear. You’ll work across a rich variety of clients and briefs — from identity … to digital platforms and apps — always with quality, creativity and impact in mind. This is a role for someone who thrives on switching gears between UX thinking and design creativity, and who gets energy from collaboration, ideation and problem-solving. Our working arrangements require four days per week in the office as a minimum. This is a deliberate … About the Company We believe the future of business success lies in extraordinary creativity. At Poppins, we find the spark in every idea, blend strategy with cutting-edge design and bring joyful spirit into everything we deliver. Our talented team of designers, writers, strategists, content creators and developers are passionate about crafting work that is both purposeful and More ❯

thinking businesses. Uniting culture, creativity and technology, we craft meaningful, connected experiences that audiences love. We’re looking for a UX/UI Designer to join our Creative & Design team and help us translate strategies into innovative ideas and inspiring stories people want to hear. You’ll work across a rich variety of clients and briefs — from identity … to digital platforms and apps — always with quality, creativity and impact in mind. This is a role for someone who thrives on switching gears between UX thinking and design creativity, and who gets energy from collaboration, ideation and problem-solving. Our working arrangements require four days per week in the office as a minimum. This is a deliberate … About the Company We believe the future of business success lies in extraordinary creativity. At Poppins, we find the spark in every idea, blend strategy with cutting-edge design and bring joyful spirit into everything we deliver. Our talented team of designers, writers, strategists, content creators and developers are passionate about crafting work that is both purposeful and More ❯

thinking businesses. Uniting culture, creativity and technology, we craft meaningful, connected experiences that audiences love. We’re looking for a UX/UI Designer to join our Creative & Design team and help us translate strategies into innovative ideas and inspiring stories people want to hear. You’ll work across a rich variety of clients and briefs — from identity … to digital platforms and apps — always with quality, creativity and impact in mind. This is a role for someone who thrives on switching gears between UX thinking and design creativity, and who gets energy from collaboration, ideation and problem-solving. Our working arrangements require four days per week in the office as a minimum. This is a deliberate … About the Company We believe the future of business success lies in extraordinary creativity. At Poppins, we find the spark in every idea, blend strategy with cutting-edge design and bring joyful spirit into everything we deliver. Our talented team of designers, writers, strategists, content creators and developers are passionate about crafting work that is both purposeful and More ❯

lead in crafting thoughtful, high-impact experiences across both our internal tools and customer-facing products within the Technology team. If you're a creative thinker driven to design intuitive, engaging experiences that people truly love, we’d be excited to speak to you! The role is Hybrid, with one day a week being based in their London … office. It is a full-time role. Accountabilities: Work across all stages of the design process—from discovery, research, and user testing to direct customer interactions—translating insights into user flows, journey maps, concepts, and prototypes. Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to align on goals and deliverables. Present design … decisions clearly and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members Use design tools such as Figma and Miro proficiently Apply strong user-centered design principles and prototyping skills Design for multiple platforms, including web, desktop, and mobile More ❯

lead in crafting thoughtful, high-impact experiences across both our internal tools and customer-facing products within the Technology team. If you're a creative thinker driven to design intuitive, engaging experiences that people truly love, we’d be excited to speak to you! The role is Hybrid, with one day a week being based in their London … office. It is a full-time role. Accountabilities: Work across all stages of the design process—from discovery, research, and user testing to direct customer interactions—translating insights into user flows, journey maps, concepts, and prototypes. Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to align on goals and deliverables. Present design … decisions clearly and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members Use design tools such as Figma and Miro proficiently Apply strong user-centered design principles and prototyping skills Design for multiple platforms, including web, desktop, and mobile More ❯

lead in crafting thoughtful, high-impact experiences across both our internal tools and customer-facing products within the Technology team. If you're a creative thinker driven to design intuitive, engaging experiences that people truly love, we’d be excited to speak to you! The role is Hybrid, with one day a week being based in their London … office. It is a full-time role. Accountabilities: Work across all stages of the design process—from discovery, research, and user testing to direct customer interactions—translating insights into user flows, journey maps, concepts, and prototypes. Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to align on goals and deliverables. Present design … decisions clearly and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members Use design tools such as Figma and Miro proficiently Apply strong user-centered design principles and prototyping skills Design for multiple platforms, including web, desktop, and mobile More ❯

Start ASAP 💷 £52.88/hr (Inside IR35) (40 hours per week, mon-fri) We’re seeking a UX Designer to join on a 6-month contract, driving impactful design solutions for complex products and programs. This … role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving challenging problems, shaping product strategy, and guiding design systems at scale. What you’ll do: Lead user-centered design processes from research to delivery. Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and stakeholders to translate vision into implementation. Use data, insights, and testing to improve product … experiences. Build consensus across teams, influencing design strategy and direction. Develop innovative solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Mentor and guide other designers, fostering design excellence. What you bring: Strong expertise in UX design principles, design systems, and research methodologies. Proficiency in prototyping, storytelling, and presenting More ❯

Start ASAP 💷 £52.88/hr (Inside IR35) (40 hours per week, mon-fri) We’re seeking a UX Designer to join on a 6-month contract, driving impactful design solutions for complex products and programs. This … role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving challenging problems, shaping product strategy, and guiding design systems at scale. What you’ll do: Lead user-centered design processes from research to delivery. Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and stakeholders to translate vision into implementation. Use data, insights, and testing to improve product … experiences. Build consensus across teams, influencing design strategy and direction. Develop innovative solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Mentor and guide other designers, fostering design excellence. What you bring: Strong expertise in UX design principles, design systems, and research methodologies. Proficiency in prototyping, storytelling, and presenting More ❯

Start ASAP 💷 £52.88/hr (Inside IR35) (40 hours per week, mon-fri) We’re seeking a UX Designer to join on a 6-month contract, driving impactful design solutions for complex products and programs. This … role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving challenging problems, shaping product strategy, and guiding design systems at scale. What you’ll do: Lead user-centered design processes from research to delivery. Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and stakeholders to translate vision into implementation. Use data, insights, and testing to improve product … experiences. Build consensus across teams, influencing design strategy and direction. Develop innovative solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Mentor and guide other designers, fostering design excellence. What you bring: Strong expertise in UX design principles, design systems, and research methodologies. Proficiency in prototyping, storytelling, and presenting More ❯

a collaborative, cross-functional team working on large-scale, public-facing digital services within government and regulated sectors. This role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive, accessible design and looking to shape services that genuinely impact citizens' lives. You’ll lead end-to-end UX delivery across agile projects, helping clients and teams navigate complexity with confidence … and clarity. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead user-centred design across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases Plan and conduct research, usability testing, journey mapping, and service blueprinting Create wireframes, interaction flows, and high-fidelity prototypes Align UX with service goals through close collaboration with service designers, business analysts, and technical leads Facilitate workshops and … design reviews to support ideation and feedback Champion accessibility (WCAG 2.2) and usability best practices Maintain design intent throughout development by working closely with developers Contribute to or establish design systems and uphold consistent UX strategies across products Represent UX in agile ceremonies, client sessions, and governance discussions Support service assessments aligned with GDS More ❯

a collaborative, cross-functional team working on large-scale, public-facing digital services within government and regulated sectors. This role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive, accessible design and looking to shape services that genuinely impact citizens' lives. You’ll lead end-to-end UX delivery across agile projects, helping clients and teams navigate complexity with confidence … and clarity. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead user-centred design across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases Plan and conduct research, usability testing, journey mapping, and service blueprinting Create wireframes, interaction flows, and high-fidelity prototypes Align UX with service goals through close collaboration with service designers, business analysts, and technical leads Facilitate workshops and … design reviews to support ideation and feedback Champion accessibility (WCAG 2.2) and usability best practices Maintain design intent throughout development by working closely with developers Contribute to or establish design systems and uphold consistent UX strategies across products Represent UX in agile ceremonies, client sessions, and governance discussions Support service assessments aligned with GDS More ❯

a collaborative, cross-functional team working on large-scale, public-facing digital services within government and regulated sectors. This role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive, accessible design and looking to shape services that genuinely impact citizens' lives. You’ll lead end-to-end UX delivery across agile projects, helping clients and teams navigate complexity with confidence … and clarity. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead user-centred design across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases Plan and conduct research, usability testing, journey mapping, and service blueprinting Create wireframes, interaction flows, and high-fidelity prototypes Align UX with service goals through close collaboration with service designers, business analysts, and technical leads Facilitate workshops and … design reviews to support ideation and feedback Champion accessibility (WCAG 2.2) and usability best practices Maintain design intent throughout development by working closely with developers Contribute to or establish design systems and uphold consistent UX strategies across products Represent UX in agile ceremonies, client sessions, and governance discussions Support service assessments aligned with GDS More ❯

Consultant (SC cleared)Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Service Designer with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client … sites required on occasion and you will need to hold current security clearance. The RoleAs a Service Designer you will champion inclusive design practices throughout project lifecycles, ensuring solutions are accessible to as many users as possible. This includes engaging with diverse user research, applying accessibility guidelines and legislation, and advocating for inclusive design principles in your deliverables.The Responsibilities* Maximise the value from the inception to real life application of Service Design. * Support clients through the end-to-end service design process to design and develop innovative products and services. This process will be all the way from ideation and inception through to solution build and testing. * Champion More ❯