Are you an experienced UX/ UI Designer that wants to play your part in making some big changes that will benefit millions of customers? Here at YBS we have an established team of design professionals supporting YBS’ transformation journey. We are driving the direction of our UCD practice with a real focus on inclusive design. We are expanding our team to support continued growth in our digital channels. Along with some fantastic benefits and a culture that’s focussed on our customers and colleagues, you will be a part of a collaborative and inclusive team. This is a hybrid role with remote working and some onsite presence in our central Leeds offices.
About the role
As UX/ UI Designer, you’ll shape the future of our digital services by working collaboratively to come up with innovative ways to meet customer needs and solve business problems. You will –
Utilise your UX and UI design skills at all stages of the design process, including ideation, prototyping and UI design
Carry out usability testing and other forms of validation to improve and iterate your designs
Conduct competitor analysis, use analytics tools, and utilise customer insight to find opportunities and tease out pain points to drive your design decisions
Contribute towards our creative culture by helping to drive awareness and understanding of design throughout YBS
About you
You’ll already have experience and a proven track record of designing engaging digital experiences that meet the needs of the people that use them. You will have –
An ability to take complex business requirements and turn them into simple, clear interactions and interfaces that delight customers
A portfolio showing your experience of bringing your ideas to life using design tools such as Sketch, Invision, Figma, Adobe Xd
Curiosity, empathy, and creativity – getting to the heart of people’s needs, behaviours and motivations is your gift, and you use it to help solve their problems
An ability to produce and validate your ideas at speed; constantly iterating your ideas in a create, test, and learn cycle
A willingness to learn and try new things - be it tools, techniques, or ways of working
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and opinions in a clear, thoughtful, and simple way
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
Bonus. We work together to reach for better at YBS, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded, with up to a 10% annual bonus.
Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on [email protected]
Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date