Senior UX Designer at Public Library of Science

PLOS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to open science, is seeking a Senior UX Designer. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver who is passionate about refining user experiences. The Senior UX Designer will take ownership of projects from concept to implementation, with a focus on putting the user first. This is a fully remote position based in the UK.

Role Involves:

• Taking ownership in the areas you are working on from discovery to delivery, with a focus on putting the user first
• Using prototyping to test and visualize hypotheses
• Working closely with Product Managers to define problems, scope, and hypotheses
• Partnering with engineers to ensure designs are feasible and implemented with precision
• Establishing and maintaining visual consistency across all touch points
• Collaborating with engineers, drawing inspiration from their expertise to experiment and solve problems
• Collaborating with the Head of UX & Design to establish the in-house design function

Requirements:

• Proven ability as a Senior UX Designer
• Evidence of working in an agile development environment
• Proven industry experience in applying design knowledge
• Experience in designing user interfaces and fulfilling user needs
• Knowledge of graphic design, including web typography, color use, and imagery
• Experience in collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams
• Experience in simplifying complex data and information
• Evidence of working to WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards
• Degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or related field (or equivalent industry training/experience)

Role Offers:

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Personal accident insurance
• Pension with up to 10% employer match
• 25 days holidays
• Birthday and three winter holidays days off
• 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year
• Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office