Senior Product Designer (UX)
Howdens Joinery are looking for a Senior Product Designer (UX) to be based in our Northampton office in Brackmills Business Park. Working as part of a close knit UX team, you would have the opportunity to be part of our exciting Digital Programme as we go through a rapid period of change.
As a Senior Product Designer (UX), you will provide human-centred design, backed by a broad knowledge of design patterns, iconography, typography and colour theory. You'll also drive design decisions and rationalise them using research data, design principles, prototypes and the resulting user-testing insights.
Reporting to the Head of Digital Design, you'll need excellent communication and presentation skills as you'll be the ambassador of our design system. As a Senior Product Designer, you will also be leading major design initiatives ensuring both internal and external teams are adhering to the design patterns and guidelines.
Key skills and experience required:
•An intuitive understanding of design and a natural flair to make things look awesome.
•Excellent working knowledge of Sketch App, Zeplin, GoAbstract, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Axure RP or similar prototyping tool
•Strong understanding of UX/UI standards, design principles and usability factors and large scale information architecture design
•Able to produce and quickly iterate low fidelity prototypes, conduct and facilitate user testing sessions and collaborate and work with engineers and strategists to respond to the constraints of any project
•Substantial experience in a retail business or design agency working with large retail brands
•Experience of managing a team of designers
•It would also be desirable if you had knowledge of lean UX and Agile Management and working knowledge of analytic and insight tools
Howdens Joinery is a highly successful business, with more than 700 depots nationwide and more than 8,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa GBP1.5 billion and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.
We have a very competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday, company bonus and pension, free refreshments and snacks, onsite car parking, great social events and a friendly and supportive working environment. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high profile FTSE 250 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For .
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As a Senior Product Designer (UX), you will provide human-centred design, backed by a broad knowledge of design patterns, iconography, typography and colour theory. You'll also drive design decisions and rationalise them using research data, design principles, prototypes and the resulting user-testing insights.
Reporting to the Head of Digital Design, you'll need excellent communication and presentation skills as you'll be the ambassador of our design system. As a Senior Product Designer, you will also be leading major design initiatives ensuring both internal and external teams are adhering to the design patterns and guidelines.
Key skills and experience required:
•An intuitive understanding of design and a natural flair to make things look awesome.
•Excellent working knowledge of Sketch App, Zeplin, GoAbstract, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Axure RP or similar prototyping tool
•Strong understanding of UX/UI standards, design principles and usability factors and large scale information architecture design
•Able to produce and quickly iterate low fidelity prototypes, conduct and facilitate user testing sessions and collaborate and work with engineers and strategists to respond to the constraints of any project
•Substantial experience in a retail business or design agency working with large retail brands
•Experience of managing a team of designers
•It would also be desirable if you had knowledge of lean UX and Agile Management and working knowledge of analytic and insight tools
Howdens Joinery is a highly successful business, with more than 700 depots nationwide and more than 8,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa GBP1.5 billion and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.
We have a very competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday, company bonus and pension, free refreshments and snacks, onsite car parking, great social events and a friendly and supportive working environment. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high profile FTSE 250 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For .
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