About Company
Career.zycto is at the forefront of innovation, empowering careers through cutting-edge technology. We’re building platforms that redefine how professionals connect with opportunities and how businesses discover top talent. For a UX/UI Designer, this means a vibrant sandbox for creativity, where your designs directly influence user journeys and platform success. Join our collaborative team on a mission to craft intuitive, impactful digital experiences that shape the future of work. Your vision will drive accessibility and engagement for thousands, making a tangible difference every day.
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Job Description
Are you a visionary UX/UI Designer with a passion for creating exceptional digital experiences? Career.zycto is seeking a talented and experienced individual to join our growing product team in Belfast. We’re on a mission to revolutionize the recruitment and career development landscape through intuitive and powerful web and mobile applications. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the user experience of our core products, from initial concept to final implementation, impacting thousands of users daily.
As our UX/UI Designer, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility. You will lead the design process for new features and enhancements across our app and website platforms, ensuring a consistent, delightful, and highly functional user journey. This role demands a blend of creativity, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles. You’ll work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders, transforming complex problems into elegant and intuitive solutions. You’ll be responsible for conducting user research, crafting wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, and then working alongside our engineering teams to ensure pixel-perfect execution. We value a designer who is proactive, articulate, and can advocate for the user while balancing business goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are eager to leave your mark on products that genuinely help people advance their careers, we want to hear from you. Bring your portfolio and show us how you’ve made a difference through design. We offer a stimulating environment where continuous learning and professional growth are highly encouraged, alongside the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and a passionate team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full UX/UI design lifecycle, from user research and conceptualisation to final hand-off and quality assurance.
- Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to inform design decisions and validate solutions.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and sitemaps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Develop high-fidelity prototypes and mockups for both web and mobile applications.
- Define and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all products.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other designers to translate requirements into user-friendly interfaces.
- Iterate designs based on feedback, user testing results, and analytics data.
- Present and defend design choices to stakeholders, clearly articulating the rationale behind decisions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a solid understanding of UX/UI principles and successful project outcomes.
- Expertise in creating wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, and mockups.
- Demonstrable experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
- Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in UX/UI design for web and mobile applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with motion design or animation for user interfaces.
- Familiarity with front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to understand technical constraints.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Previous experience designing for HR Tech, recruitment platforms, or B2B SaaS products.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Generous paid time off and public holidays.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work model.
- Professional development opportunities and training budget.
- Modern office space with complimentary snacks and beverages.
- Regular team social events and company retreats.
- State-of-the-art equipment and software.
How to Apply
Eager to make an impact? Please submit your CV and a link to your online portfolio showcasing your best work. Click on the application link below to apply directly for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning how your design expertise can elevate Career.zycto.
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