Job summary

NATS (National Air Traffic Services) are looking for a UX Designer and a Lead UX Designer (Experience Designer) to join them on a contract basis.

Location: Whiteley (average of 1 day per fortnight on site)

Duration: 12 months

Key skills required for this role

UX Design, 3D

Important

UX Designer

Job description

The roles sit amongst a small team who are creating the first 'seed' of the design function at NATS. We are ideally looking for a generalist who ideally has worked in large corporations and has experience focusing on digital products.

Responsibilities of the UX Designer:

• Work closely with the Experience design Lead, product managers, developers, and stakeholders to understand user needs and design effective solutions
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that effectively communicate design concepts
• Create 3D models, animations, and videos to showcase design concepts and ideas
• Sketch and illustrate ideas to quickly communicate and iterate on design solutions
• Conduct user research and testing to validate design decisions
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately and efficiently
• Maintain design consistency across all touchpoints
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on design solutions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and techniques to ensure our team is always at the forefront of design innovation

Responsibilities of the Experience Designer:

• Be the go-to person for all user experience design decisions within the team
• Define the look and feel of our products and ensure they are consistent across all touchpoints, internal and external to the business
• Manage and grow an internal design team, providing guidance and mentorship
• Build and manage relationships with external design agencies and contractors
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure that design solutions are effective, feasible, and meet the needs of our customers
• Conduct user research and testing to gain insights and inform design decisions
• Develop and maintain design processes and standards that promote efficiency and consistency
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, explaining the reasoning behind design decisions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and techniques to ensure our team is always at the forefront of design innovation

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or related field
• Proven experience in UX/UIand product/service design, with a strong portfolio that demonstrates experience across a variety of design disciplines
• Experience in user research and testing methodologies
• Expertise in user-centered design principles and methodologies
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, InVision, and 3D modeling software
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in the aviation industry or a similar complex industry is a plus