Lead UI/UX Designer

Summary

Join OffSec, a leading cybersecurity training provider, as a UI/UX Designer! In this impactful role, you will shape the experience vision for our learning platform, establish platform standards, and serve as a UX advisor. You will design and innovate, enhancing existing interfaces and collaborating with stakeholders. This position requires a collaborative spirit and a passion for creating engaging learning experiences. You will also mentor junior designers, fostering growth within the team. Work remotely from anywhere in the EMEA region with flexible hours.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a lead UI-UX Designer or similar role
• 2 years of experience in video processing
• Knowledge of Figma, Adobe range of products including XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
• Conduct/lead user-centered UX testing sessions to gather insights and validate design decisions
• UI design portfolio
• Knowledge of Usability Factors in Human Computer Interaction
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to discuss and explain design options
• Detail oriented
• Critical thinker
• Problem solver and customer-centered

Responsibilities

• Define the Experience Vision: Shape the experience vision for the OffSec Learning Platform by understanding how learners want to interact with the platform and visualizing ways to deliver a seamless, engaging learning journey
• Develop Platform Standards: Establish platform principles, standards, and experience guardrails to create a cohesive and purposeful end-to-end experience for users
• Serve as UX Advisor: Act as the primary UX expert, advising the organization on principles, standards, and best practices to elevate user experience across teams
• Design and Innovate: Plan and implement new, user-focused designs for our online learning platform, public-facing website, and collateral materials to ensure a consistent brand experience
• Enhance Existing Interfaces: Continuously optimize existing UI designs, ensuring that the platform evolves with user needs and stays intuitive
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Engage with stakeholders to understand their business goals and objectives, aligning UX efforts with overall company priorities
• Translate Requirements into Solutions: Translate technical and business requirements into intuitive, user-centered designs that support learner success and business outcomes
• Infuse Creativity and Design Insight: Blend creativity with a strategic awareness of design elements to deliver impactful, engaging experiences
• Prototype New Ideas: Develop prototypes for new product ideas, enabling quick feedback and iterative improvement
• Validate Ideas Through Testing: Conduct testing of new ideas before full implementation to ensure usability, alignment, and effectiveness
• Lead Ongoing User Research: Engage in continuous user research to inform design decisions, capture insights, and refine user experiences
• Own and Maintain the Design System: Manage the Design System, ensuring it remains current, cohesive, and aligned with platform standards

Benefits

Work hours for this position are flexible and will be performed from a home office