Senior UX/UI Designer

Leighton

. Use research, testing and validation techniques to shape concepts and improve designs from the earliest stages .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UX, Product, and UI Design, with a strong focus on creating user journeys, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma. Proficient in applying accessibility and inclusive design principles while collaborating effectively within Agile, cross-functional teams.

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UX DesignHigh-Fidelity UI DesignFigma PrototypingUser-Centred Design PrinciplesDesign Systems Contribution

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Hard Skills

User ResearchWireframingInteractive PrototypingCustomer Journey MappingResponsive Web DesignInformation ArchitectureDesign PatternsUsability TestingAccessibility StandardsAgile Methodology

Soft Skills

Open CommunicationTeam CollaborationResponsibilityContinuous LearningCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

FigmaDesign SystemsComponent LibrariesPrototyping ToolsUser Testing Platforms

Industry Keywords

Digital ProductsCustomer ExperienceInclusive DesignBehavioral InsightsCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use research, testing and validation techniques to shape concepts and improve designs from the earliest stages
Work alongside researchers and wider product teams to turn customer feedback, research findings and behavioural insight into clear design opportunities
Test assumptions and hypotheses throughout the design process using evidence-based decision-making
Combine qualitative research with product data and customer behaviour to understand pain points and identify areas for improvement
Own end-to-end digital experiences across complete customer journeys
Translate complex requirements into user journeys, information architecture, wireframes, interaction models and user flows
Develop concepts and sketches into intuitive digital experiences
Design across different products, services and digital channels
Collaborate with Product, Research and Engineering teams to balance user needs, commercial priorities and technical feasibility
Use research insights, behavioural trends and product performance data to guide design decisions and prioritisation
Partner with Product Managers and Product Owners to identify opportunities, influence product direction and establish measures of success
Ensure experiences meet accessibility, usability and inclusive design standards
Create high-fidelity interface designs and interactive prototypes in Figma
Use prototypes to explore approaches, communicate interaction behaviour and test ideas before development
Design responsive web and mobile experiences across screen sizes, devices and platforms
Refine designs through user testing, stakeholder input and development-team feedback
Create and apply reusable components, interaction patterns and design standards
Contribute to design systems and component libraries
Collaborate with developers to ensure practical implementation and fidelity to the intended experience
Champion standards across visual design, interaction design, accessibility and overall design quality
Work as part of a cross-functional product team with Product, Engineering, Research and Design specialists
Communicate design thinking and rationale using research, customer insight and data
Facilitate collaborative sessions and design discussions
Contribute from discovery and problem definition through design, validation and delivery
Champion shared design principles, patterns and ways of working to create a consistent customer experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience across UX, Product or UI Design within digital products and services
Experience translating user research, testing, customer insight and data into practical design solutions
Proven ability creating customer journeys, user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity UI designs and interactive prototypes
Advanced experience with Figma, including responsive web/mobile design and prototyping
Experience using and contributing to design systems, component libraries and reusable patterns
Strong understanding of accessibility, inclusive design and user-centred design principles
Comfortable working in Agile, cross-functional teams, collaborating with Product, Research and Engineering from discovery through to delivery
An open and genuine communicator
Able to take responsibility for your actions
Always learning and wanting to improve
Takes responsibility for own development
Love what you do
Value and support your team
Embrace who you are
Open minded and willing to explore new ideas

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary dependent on experience
A contributory pension scheme
Private healthcare
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Opportunity to buy or sell holiday
Flexible approach to working hours
Continuous personal development, career path and training
Recognition as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK in 2023, 2024 and 2025