Principal UX Designer (Ref: 194637)

About the job

Title: Principal UX Designer

Industry: Retail

Location: Remote

Rate: Competitive

Contract: Long-term contract (Up to 12 months)

Contact: charley.may@forsythbarnes.com

About the role

We are supporting a fast-growing retail business in the Pet space. They are a premier specialty retailer in the pet industry, employing approximately 50,000 professionals across a substantial network of locations. Our client significantly contributes to the community through initiatives that support animal welfare.

The Principal UX Designer position with our client is a senior-level opportunity dedicated to high-level problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly in engineering and product development, to create exceptional user experiences. A strong emphasis is placed on leadership qualities and mobile design expertise in line with recognized industry standards such as iOS Human Interface Guidelines and Google Material Design principles.

Responsibility of the role include:

• Engage with IT teams that include engineering and technology to deliver optimal project execution.

• Lead strategic UX initiatives at a high level, driving quality and coherence in user experience.

• Establish and nurture strong relationships with Product Management and Engineering teams.

• Effectively navigate constraints while ensuring high-quality user experiences are maintained.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to create comprehensive solutions that exceed mere visual design.

Requirements:

• At least 2-5 years of relevant experience in user experience design, ideally within the retail sector.

• Proficiency in design tools including Figma, FigJam, and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills focused on user-centered design practices.

• Effective communication skills that foster collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in mobile application development and a grasp of relevant design guidelines

If you think you would be a good fit for the role please contact -charley.may@forsythbarnes.com