"Senior UX Designer"

Location
Docklands Campus

Salary
£46,471 to £51,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type
Full Time

Post Type
Permanent

Closing Date
Monday 05 January 2026

Reference
2434-25-PS

About the Job

We are looking for a Senior UX Designer who is passionate about user-centred design and can transform our digital products into intuitive, accessible and engaging experiences across web and mobile. You’ll play a central role in shaping high-impact digital journeys for our diverse audiences, using research, testing, and iterative design to drive continuous improvement.

You will bring experience in:

• Leading UX design projects, including research, prototyping, usability testing and validation.
• Using UX testing tools such as A/B testing, tree testing, card sorting, surveys, and moderated/unmoderated sessions.
• Applying strong knowledge of HTML,CSSand JavaScript to support front-end development and improve performance.
• Working collaboratively in Agile/Scrum environments with developers, product owner and stakeholders.
• Creating prototypes and wireframes using tools such as Figma and maintaining design systems or style guides.

About You

You will be an analytical and creative UX professional who can understand user motivations, translate insights into effective digital solutions, and advocate for accessible, user-centred design. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or equivalent experience, and extensive years of experience working as a UX Designer, supported by a varied portfolio demonstrating research, problem-solving and strong visual design.
• Experience conducting user research, gathering requirements, prioritising feedback and applying UX methodology to shape product development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present designs, articulate rationale, and influence stakeholders confidently.
• Experience managing multiple projects, handling ambiguity, and applying problem-solving skills to create clear, user-focused solutions.
• A strong commitment to accessibility, inclusivity and continuous improvement in digital design.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.