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Currys plc

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Design
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a strong UI design portfolio, exceptional skills, knowledge of design systems, proficiency in Figma and collaboration tools, and experience in retail and agile methodologies.
  • You will collaborate with teams to create visual designs from wireframes, balance user needs with business KPIs, iterate based on feedback, and ensure consistency with the design system and accessibility standards.

Requirements

  • Desired Skills:
  • Demonstrable experience of creating user-focused UI designs with a portfolio to prove it, showing your design process and covering all responsive device sizes
  • Exceptional design skills and attention to detail
  • Experience using brand guidelines and UI design systems
  • Being up to date with the latest UI trends, techniques and technologies
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a positive outlook to tackle challenging design problems
  • Good working knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies, including UAT
  • Knowledge of user testing and how it can help in rapidly optimising the user experience
  • Proficiency in Figma (including creating prototypes), Zeplin, and Jira
  • Required Experience:
  • Familiarity with building and maintaining design systems
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Background in retail environment
  • Experience working with offshore development teams

Responsibilities

  • Be a great team player, working with agile teams and collaborating closely with UX architects, developers, copywriters and other senior stakeholders
  • Transform UX wireframes and other design briefs into pixel-perfect visual designs for hand-off to development teams
  • Understand how to balance customer needs with the KPIs of the business in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Present and defend designs to all levels of the business, taking feedback on board to iterate and improve design output
  • Work alongside UX Architects in understanding user research and evaluating user feedback to inform design decisions
  • Use and contribute to our design system, ensuring designs are consistent and aligned to overall brand look and feel
  • Understand best practices and standards in design methodologies and processes, including accessibility

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is UI Designer.

Where is the job location?

The job location is in Waterloo, with hybrid working arrangements.

What type of employment is being offered?

This is a full-time, permanent position.

What is the main responsibility of the UI Designer?

The main responsibility is to create simple yet beautiful design experiences for our omnichannel customers, transforming UX wireframes and design briefs into visual designs.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Required qualifications include experience in creating user-focused UI designs, familiarity with design systems, and knowledge of Photoshop, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

What design tools should the candidate be proficient in?

Candidates should be proficient in Figma, Zeplin, and Jira.

Is experience in a retail environment necessary?

Yes, a background in a retail environment is required.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, the company offers ongoing training and opportunities for career development.

How does Currys approach inclusion and diversity?

Currys is committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything they do and ensures every voice has a space at their table.

Can candidates receive assistance with their application process?

Yes, if candidates need additional assistance, they can email careers@currys.co.uk for support.

What methodologies should the candidate be familiar with?

Candidates should have a good working knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.

How will the UI Designer collaborate with other team members?

The UI Designer will collaborate closely with UX architects, developers, copywriters, and other senior stakeholders as part of agile teams.

What is the expectation regarding user feedback?

The UI Designer should evaluate user feedback to inform design decisions and improve design output.

What is the significance of design systems in this role?

The candidate should understand how to build and maintain design systems, contributing to consistency and alignment with the overall brand look and feel.

How should the UI Designer handle feedback on designs?

The UI Designer is expected to present and defend designs, taking feedback on board to iterate and improve design output.

What are some desirable skills for this position?

Desirable skills include exceptional design skills, attention to detail, good communication and collaboration skills, and being up-to-date with the latest UI trends.

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Currys plc

We are Currys. One team with one shared passion: helping everyone enjoy amazing technology.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1884
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As one of the UK’s best-known retailers in tech, we go the extra mile for our customers – online, in-store and in their homes. But we don’t just sell amazing tech. We deliver it, install it, support it and fix it, too. Most important of all, we bring a human touch to tech to make the magic happen for every customer. We’re proud of the service we deliver across the many different teams that make up our business. And that’s all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins together. Ultimately, help is at the heart of our business. Helping everyone enjoy amazing technology. And helping our colleagues find new ways to make the most of their talents, to realise their ambitions as well as ours.