Digital UX Designer - Dorothy Perkins

THE ROLE

Our Global Vision is to be the world's fashion authorities. Endorsed by opinion formers and accessible to everyone, we are authentic British Brands with world-class standards. Fashion insiders that constantly innovate through a brave and irreverent approach; providing fashion leadership to style-minded individuals

We are looking for a User Experience Designer to work across TOPSHOP TOPMAN digital platforms. As part of our User Experience team, you will collaborate closely with analytics, design, IT and project teams to champion user-centric solutions that enhance our digital experiences. The role will work across responsive website and native iOS and Android apps.

DAY TO DAY

• Create sketches, wireframes, user journeys and prototypes to define the information architecture and flows to translate business objectives into user-centric solutions.
• Create user-friendly interaction designs for both web and native iOS and Android app experiences.
• Present flows and experiences to project team, senior management and IT, encouraging collaboration to create best-in-class solutions.
• Contribute to the experience of brand campaigns and creative projects in collaboration with design, editorial and marketing teams to deliver innovate, new and relevant experiences.
• Work alongside a talented team of digital designers to make sure all UX recommendations and best practices are translated in design; act as a consultant throughout the process.
• Collaborate with Analytics team to lead user research plans, briefs and analysis
• Be the voice of UX at all times, driving customer centric recommendations through analytics and user research.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness).
• Approach experience design conceptually thinking about the whole experience to create new and creative user-journeys.

MUST HAVES

• Fluent with design software and wireframing tools (Sketch, InVision, Photoshop).
• Specific experience enhancing and creating new experiences across mobile-first and/or native apps (iOS and Android).
• Experience with responsive design.
• Understanding of product development, user experience disciplines, and agile development methodologies.
• Must be a proactive problem solver and able to multitask across a variety of projects / products
• Self-motivated, team spirit and strong communication skills required
• Able to collaborate with various stakeholders is key
• Enthusiastic, curious and full of creative ideas and user centric solutions
• Up to speed with the latest design, app and technology trends in the fashion industry and beyond
• Passionate about what people really need, and how we can create the right experience to give it to them.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS capabilities is preferable
• Relevant degree level qualification or the equivalent
• Portfolio of UX projects

THE EXCITING PART

• Generous holiday with holiday trading
• 25% staff discount
• Early finish summer hours
• Access to sample sales
• Regular team and company social events
• Pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan

We regret, due to volume, only suitable applicants will be contacted

You'll find every Arcadia brand shares the same values. We all start with letting people be themselves. We are informal while professional, and we are all about mixing fun with commercial nous. Throughout your career with us we will help you develop, and give you the chance to influence our future. It's not only our products but our people who drive our success. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.