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Job Description

Junior UX Designer

Ethical Pixels is looking to hire a Junior UX Designer to assist with the design and implementation of user-friendly, attractive and performant websites for our clients.

You will be tasked with various projects to help with the design and maintenance of client websites. You will create modern, attractive and usable design specifications for new sites and advise on updates and maintenance to existing sites within established design parameters.

To get the most from this role, you should have a keen eye for digital aesthetics, an interest in the workings of the internet, a desire to expand your knowledge and be passionate about technology and its potential to be a force for good in the world.

The role is predominantly remote, but travel to our Lancashire offices will be required periodically.

Responsibilities

Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and design specifications that focus on seamless user interactions, under the supervision of senior designers.
Work closely with UX designers and developers to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.
Collaborate with the development team to ensure designs implemented accurately.
Regularly contribute creative ideas and solutions to improve user experience.
Research and stay updated on the latest web design trends and UX best practices.
Participate in design reviews and sessions to improve design skills and UX understanding.
Support the team in maintaining existing websites, ensuring they meet modern standards.
Learn and develop UX research skills
Contribute to the delivery of new websites, including the building of web pages using various design tools (coding knowledge not required).
Make content updates and design changes to existing client websites
Write design specifications and document design systems.

Details

Location

Remote / Lancashire

Type

Permanent

Salary

£24,570.00 p/a

Benefits

Remote working as standard

Flexible working hours and holidays

Opportunities to learn and grow

Use of necessary equipment provided including laptop and phone

Skills & Experience

Must have

A keen interest in UX design principles and best practices

A passion for design, graphic design and/or digital media

Strong computer literacy & IT competence

Good communication skills and attention to detail

Proactive attitude and ability to manage your time effectively

Good understanding of websites and the internet, including architecture and aesthetics

Nice to have

Any digital or website project you can showcase at interview 👍

Experience with UX Design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma or Sketch

Working knowledge of, or experience with Wordpress

Experience designing and developing responsive design websites

Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web design fundamentals

Good understanding of responsive and mobile-first design principles

Experience in UX research techniques, such as user testing or surveys

Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG 2.2)

About us

Ethical Pixels^® is an award-winning digital agency that makes amazing websites with an ethical focus. We’re committed to doing things the right way. Our focus on User Experience allows us to create stunning and effective solutions that work for our clients and their customers.

We work to an Ethical Code at all times, which is a promise not just to our customers, but also our employees.

Now in our sixth year of operation, we’re pleased to report steady, encouraging growth. As such, we’re always on the lookout for talented people who are passionate about technology as a power to change the way we live and work. People who are driven by curiosity and improvement, both in their professional lives and in the wider world.

This presents exciting opportunities for the right candidate who takes the initiative to gain exposure to the complete website lifecycle across a range of industries and specialisms. You will learn about the inner workings of a digital business, and there is potential for the role to grow with you, to reflect your skills and interests.

What our team think

I worked here as part of the Kickstarter program for 6 months, during which time Larry was patient, always willing to help and teach, and genuinely caring and understanding, and I only ever saw him act the same way to his clients. I would 100% recommend Ethical Pixels as a client or employee.

Joshua | Developer

THE SMALL PRINT

Strictly no CVs or phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Ethical Pixels Limited is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of colour, race, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender (including gender reassignment), sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.