User Experience Designer • Senior

Who you are

You are a Senior User Experience Designer with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and a passion for creating impactful digital experiences. You possess excellent listening skills and empathy, allowing you to interpret client briefs effectively and identify knowledge gaps. Your curiosity about consumer behavior and psychology drives your design decisions, ensuring that the solutions you create resonate with users. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate business strategy, creativity, and technology into cohesive designs.

You have experience in planning and scoping projects, helping to define the correct tasks and deliverables. Your ability to advocate for user-centered design techniques throughout the project lifecycle—from initiation to ongoing product evolution—sets you apart. You are adept at interpreting insights from research and applying them to enhance user experiences, ensuring that your designs are not only innovative but also grounded in real user needs.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead the design of adaptive digital services and experiences that capture the imagination of users. You will interpret briefs, validate objectives, and contribute to the overall account strategy. Your responsibilities will include planning and scoping projects, applying user-centered design techniques, and advocating for best practices throughout the design process. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that the designs align with business goals while also meeting user needs.

You will conduct research to gather insights that inform your design decisions, ensuring that your work is data-driven and user-focused. Your storytelling skills will be essential as you communicate design concepts and rationales to clients and team members alike. You will also be responsible for iterating on designs based on feedback and user testing, continuously refining your work to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What we offer

At AKQA, we foster a culture of respect and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities for career progression. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in creating beautiful ideas, products, and services that make a positive impact on the world.