UX/UI Designer

Pangaea, based in Clerkenwell and stemming from its Formula 1 origins, has provided 'Smart creative with commercial clarity' for over a decade. Competitive organisations come to us with a blank sheet of paper, enabling us to evolve briefs that span Brand Identity, Digital Products, and Service Design.

We are seeking a talented Middleweight Digital Designer with a focus on UI and product design to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing user interfaces, websites and digital products that are not only visually stunning but also intuitive and user-friendly. Your creativity, strategic thinking, and attention to detail will be essential in crafting exceptional digital experiences that meet both user needs and business goals.

What we expect from the role:

• Develop visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for websites, mobile apps, and other digital platforms.
• Conduct competitor and lateral research to guide design decisions
• Create comprehensive product designs that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility.
• Create interactive prototypes to demonstrate design functionality and user flows.
• Develop detailed wireframes and mockups to outline the structure and layout of digital products.
• Apply UX principles to ensure designs meet user needs and provide a seamless experience, this includes refining designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and stakeholder input, working closely with UX designers, developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive design solutions.
• Effectively manage your time to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Confidence to communicate with clients to understand their needs, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and client specifications.
• Provide guidance and support to junior designers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Produce high-quality graphics, icons, and visual elements to enhance digital products.
• Using strategy and research to gain deep knowledge of the project you reflect your understanding in your work.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch or XD (We use Figma)
• Knowledge of white boarding tools such as Miro and Figjam
• Strong design sensibility and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
• Passion for human-centric design
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of brand and how it can be rolled out effectively
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with animation and how it can be used to enhance design
• Knowledge of time management software such as Trello and Jira

Additional desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JS, WordPress, Webflow
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Hotjar, After Effects
• Willing to learn? We’ll help you build that knowledge

Benefits:

• Mon-Thurs (Studio), Friday (WFH)
• Annual training allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• An Agency committed to your career development

Our Hiring Process:

• We receive your application and check out your portfolio
• If shortlisted we’ll have a quick 15-minute video call with our Digital Lead
• Come meet the team in person, show off your portfolio and chat about projects and take a tour around the studio
• If all goes well, we'll be making you a job offer!