User Experience Designer/Lead (Ai)

TL;DR

User Experience Designer/Lead (Ai): Leading the UX design process, including research, ideation, prototyping, and testing for digital products and experiences with an accent on leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, and IoT. Focus on blending innovation, design, and technical expertise to develop immersive and engaging solutions, delivering impactful user experiences across various platforms.

Location: Hybrid, with at least 2 days in the office (Highbury and Islington / London) - but can be negotiable.

Salary: £35,000 – 55,000 PA depending on experience

Company

hirify.global is a global production partner creating astounding experiences at the intersection of world-class creativity, cutting-edge technology and impeccable craftsmanship.

What you will do

• Lead the UX design process, including research, ideation, prototyping, and testing for digital products and experiences.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to inform design decisions and translate findings into visual elements and presentations.
• Create wireframes, user flows, personas, and interactive prototypes that align with client objectives.
• Present UX concepts, insights, and design recommendations to clients and act as the main UX point of contact for clients, managing expectations and fostering strong working relationships.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, goals, and user needs, while aligning business objectives with user-centered design solutions.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design with UI, development, and strategy.

Requirements

• 3+ years of UX design experience in the digital space, ideally within an agency or creative environment.
• Proficiency in UX tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Axure, or Sketch; familiarity with usability testing tools and methods.
• Experience blending innovation, design, and technical expertise to develop immersive, interactive, and engaging solutions, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, IoT, and interactive media.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and rationales to diverse audiences. Miro experience needed. English professional proficiency is a must.
• A strategic thinker who can identify user pain points and craft solutions that drive both user satisfaction and business goals.
• Comfort working on a variety of projects, from websites and webAR, to apps and immersive experiences, AI integration and AR/VR products.

Culture & Benefits

• A very strong engineering culture that’s all about empowerment and ownership.
• Flexible working hours.
• 21 holidays + bank holidays + closure during the winter holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme – benefit in kind.
• Vitality healthcare opt in after 1 year – benefit in kind.