Head of UX/UI Design - London

About our client

Our client is a no-code visual collaboration platform to create business solutions and productivity apps. Their customers are using it for a variety of use cases like risk management, business road mapping, strategy, design workshops, customer journey maps, virtual whiteboarding and content planning. The solution is a sticky product with high retention and a unique offering in the market.

The Candidate

You are an experienced UX/UI design leader who has a proven track record in working in an agile environment, with a knowledge of building enterprise app-based applications.  You will have a good background and understanding of design and development issues associated with B2B SaaS and cloud-based solutions and experience in strategy development, research and speaking with end users.

The role
Initially as a key contributor as well as leading external design professionals.  As head of UX design reporting to the CPO/CTO, the individual will predominantly be working on UX/UI for the client’s high performing, innovative business collaboration and project management tool. This design professional will be working with a dedicated and driven team of developers constantly improving and building the software platform.

Within 9 to 12 months, the head of design will build an in-house team and while maintaining hands-on responsibilities will then be expected to dedicate 50% of their time to strategy and management

Key responsibilities

Transform ideas, business opportunities and customer insights into a tangible product that provides clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users

Establish UX methodologies, define customer journey maps and create UX prototyping/wireframes

Build and lead a team of UX designers and researchers through all phases of product development while working in an agile environment

Experience and Skills

Past experience in shipping B2B SaaS products as Head/Director of UX

In-depth knowledge of UX methodologies, customer journey maps, UX prototyping/wireframes

Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

A track record in operating at senior level with a well-balanced style

Results driven, commercially minded

10-12 years design experience with SaaS 2-3 years’ leadership

Strong knowledge of industry standard tools

Strong knowledge of design thinking, gaining experience in design with rationale and design critique.

Experience in conducting user research.

Why work for this company?

This company provides a dynamic and exciting work environment that has been experiencing tremendous growth for the last few years.

Competitive salary.

A high level of responsibility and autonomy within the team - this is a role that will give you the opportunity to excel and develop your skills daily.

Our business is global, with international customers and partners and offices in London and the US.

Weekly office lunches and regular social events/drinks – Post COVD.

Flexible working policy.

Great agile culture and atmosphere.

Contact Peter Wharton

Antal International

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