UX Designer
Scotland, UK
Job Categories: UX Designer
Job Type : Full Time
Job Location : Scotland, UK
Do you strive to make a difference? Goaco is looking to build a team to continue solving problems using software and technology for our clients. We are developers at heart – and by the mind too. We thrive on challenges and live for logical thinking. Formed over a decade ago, we have built on our successes, all of whom have benefitted from their level-headed software solutions. The team is all like-minded individuals, with a drive to succeed in their own fields.
Start Date: ASAP
Company Overview: Goaco is a dynamic and innovative digital software consultancy looking to build a team to continue solving problems using software and technology for our clients. We’re committed to delivering exceptional user experiences across all our digital platforms and products. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a talented Mid-Senior UX Designer to join our team and help shape the future of our user interfaces.
Position Overview: As a UX Designer, you’ll play a crucial role in driving the design and development of user-centric digital experiences. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and fellow designers to create intuitive, visually appealing, and highly functional interfaces. Leveraging your expertise in user research, interaction design, and information architecture, you’ll contribute to the enhancement of our products and ensure they meet the needs and expectations of our diverse user base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end UX design processes, from concept ideation to final implementation.
- Conduct user research, including surveys, interviews, and usability testing, to gain insights into user behaviour and preferences.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to visualise and communicate design concepts effectively.
- Develop high-fidelity mock-ups and design specifications for responsive web and mobile applications.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to ensure seamless integration of design solutions.
- Advocate for user-centred design principles and best practices within the organisation.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in UX design processes.
About You:
- 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, preferably in a fast-paced technology-driven environment.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar.
- Proven experience with Graphic Design.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX/UI design projects and your design process.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate and defend design decisions.
- Experience working in Agile development environments is a plus.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a bonus.
- Experience designing prototypes, clickable-prototypes (hi-fi/lo-fi).
- GDS experience is ideal.