Lead UX Designer

Job Details:Location: City of London, London2022-10-252022-11-22Posting date: 25 Oct 2022Specialism: DesignIndustry: Job Type: PermanentSalary: 70000 - 80000 per annum Trust in Soda in Soda has partnered with a global technology agency with a design team full of a wonderful mix of researchers, UI, UX, and service designers working together with developers to create unique experiences that solve people's real problems.They're looking for a LEAD UX DESIGNER to join their fast-expanding team, where you'd have the rare opportunity to follow your work across both design diamonds. Unlike most agencies, they don't just focus on innovation, proof-of-concept, and early-stage engagements, they also have cross-functional teams to deliver the amazing experiences they conceive. They work very closely with their clients in intense, user-focused, prototype-driven sprints, that grow into long-term relationships.Trusted by well-known organisations, including the BBC, David Lloyd Clubs, LNER, and The Cabinet Office, they have grown into a business that consistently delivers large, high-profile digital projects for the UK's leading brands.Experience and qualifications* In-depth knowledge and application of design thinking methodology* With full accountability, have led projects from the design perspective* Loves planning and facilitating workshops* A highly strategic mindset - knows how to develop compelling value propositions for end users* Can demonstrate interesting and thought-provoking approaches to design challenges (both successes and failures), i.e. from building compelling value propositions for users to realising these in design artifacts* Enjoys line management, or has mentoring experience* Experience working within design sprints/agile methodologies* Understanding of how to align and prioritise business and user needs* Awesome hands-on skills in delivering prototypes and design artifacts. Likes producing sketches, task-flows, story-boards, site maps, system maps, user journeys, etc* A strong POV on how to continuously improve and set the standard for our design output* Ability to carry out qualitative research & user testing, collaborated with researchersBenefits25 days annual leave (option to buy or sell)Profit share depending on experience and company performance, on average 5-figuresPension - additional 5% of salaryTime off for charity activities/eventsTime off for company-wide morale activitiesFree annual testCycle to work...and more benefits.