UX Designer
My client is an impressive web based business in Central Cardiff. They are recruiting for a UX Designer to work fully in house in their impressive offices in the City Centre.
THE IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE
As a UX Designer, you won’t just be designing wireframes — you’ll be shaping digital journeys that thousands of people rely on. You’ll:
- Help create seamless, accessible experiences across our platforms.
- Support user research activities like interviews, surveys and usability testing.
- Turn insight into action with wireframes, journey maps and interactive prototypes.
- Collaborate closely with developers, project managers and designers to bring ideas to life.
- Apply inclusive design principles to improve usability for all users.
- Use feedback and data to continuously refine and improve designs.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute across the entire UX process, working on products that really matter to real people.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
You might start with a team check-in to prioritise tasks or review feedback. Mid-morning, you’re wireframing a new feature with input from the project lead. After lunch, you’re observing user testing on a new booking form and sketching refinements. By 4pm, you’re in a cross-team design sprint, mapping out a better way for customers to compare matches. All in a day’s work.
The ideal candidateWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 3 years' experience in a UX or UX/UI design role. Aspiring to won't count.
- A portfolio showcasing your work, demonstrating your thought process and methodology.
- Confidence using Figma to prototype and design.
- Knowledge of user-centred design and accessibility principles.
- Ability to balance creative thinking with practical solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Someone who’s curious, positive and always up for a design challenge.
BONUS SKILLS (BUT NOT DEAL-BREAKERS)
- Experience with user research and testing.
- Awareness of HTML/CSS and front-end collaboration.
- Understanding of design systems.
- Familiarity with responsive/mobile-first design.
- Knowledge of the property or home-moving sector.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
- No-core-hours freedom: Work anytime between 6 AM and 8 PM
- Office perks: Breakout areas, pool table, open-plan kitchen and city-centre vibes
- Free Onsite Facilities: Shower facilities, changing/dressing rooms, fitness studio space and communal lounge with free coffee machine, syrups, and black or herbal tea selections
- Enhance Maternity/Paternity Pay: Ensuring you can put your focus where it should be
- Bupa healthcare & dental: Your health is our priority
- Your Birthday + 'workiversary' off, plus 2 weeks extra at Christmas – all paid
- Monthly takeaway Fridays & quarterly socials: extra thanks from us to you
- £1,000 referral bonus long-service rewards
- Annual pay reviews & bonuses—we reward great performance.
- Free parking in city centre (yes, even after work!)
- Company
- Gingerkid Executive Search
- Location
- Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Posted
- Company
- Gingerkid Executive Search
- Location
- Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Posted