Average User Experience Designer salary in the UK

FPSG are pleased to offer a number of contract opportunities for User Researchers at all levels for roles working on UK Based projects, with SC Clearance. It is helpful if you already have SC Clearance, however, if you do not currently hold this, it can be obtained through the process if you meet the SC Clearable criteria. If unsure, please get in touch and we can support you with your queries on this. What you can expect to get involved with: Your role will encourage you to participate in a range of research activities and methods, and communicating actionable insights to project teams. It will require collaboration across the user-centered disciplines and go beyond the screen. You will work in the open, communicating the user research findings within the project team and working closely with clients and partners in co-designing services and products with users. Requirements: We're keen to hear from a range of applicants, not just those who have worked in the design or creative industries. You should be able to demonstrate that you are able to meet some, or all, of the following requirements as well as being SC Cleared or eligible to become so: ? Having a working understanding of ethical and responsible research best practice. ? Understanding the importance of inclusive research ? Working within an agile environment with multidisciplinary teams, knowing your role at each phase of development. ? Supporting others in the delivery of user research activities. ? Communicating findings in an engaging and meaningful way to colleagues and stakeholders. ? Participating in the analysis and synthesis of research data and findings. ? Working collaboratively with the wider design team, experts and clients to produce clear insights that will enable project teams to make informed design decisions. ? Supporting the continuous improvement of services based on data and evidence gathered through user research. ? Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to collate and present research findings in a range of formats and contexts. ? Briefing and supporting research ops team members with recruiting participants for user research activities and developing recruitment screeners ? Being aware of and active in identifying accessibility needs of users and be confident in making adjustments for these. ? Contributing to the development of policies and standards around ethical research, accessibility specifications and equalities impact assessments. ? Take part in design sprints and research sprints as both the designated user research and eventually as a facilitator ? Being able to manage your own time and budget on both client and internal projects. ? Familiar with the requirements of preparing and presenting to ethics review boards. ? Communicate effectively in written reports of user research findings. Some skills and experience we are looking for: ? Experience in delivering user research activities,. ?Experience in wider research methodologies ? Experience of supporting junior colleagues in developing user research skills. ? Experience with usability testing? Be detailed, focussed and rigorous in your practice. ? Have a natural curiosity and empathy for people. ? Experience of conducting usability tests at all phases of the agile service design process in person and online ? Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary project team ? A strong portfolio of user research projects ? Familiarity with a wide range of user research techniques and methods. ? Familiarity with statistical research tools such as SAS and SPSS ? Experience of working with design and development teams ? A basic understanding of user experience best practice across web and mobile ? Familiarity of the purpose of design systems (e.g Gov.uk prototyping kit). Next Steps: Please submit your CV to apply immediately and then FPSG will be in touch to discuss your suitability, availability and rates associated with the role that matches you best. We can also cover the SC Clearance process with you at this time. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process

Skill/Experience/Education MandatoryContent designAbility to define, design, and create content-focused user experiences, such as frameworks and patterns that help content scale, ensure quality, and deliver information for specific user needs and markets.CraftsmanshipAbility to make design decisions that result in a coherent product, platform, or user experience, including the ability to question and assess execution, craft, longevity, and scale of designs.Data-driven designAbility to analyze information, draw conclusions, generate alternatives and solutions, and evaluate outcomes. This includes the ability to use data to add value to business planning and strategies.Design sensibilityAbility to make design decisions that increase intuitive use and comprehension, which may be based on relevant research, trends, and the appropriate application of the Google brand and voice.Industry & interactive technologyKnowledge of the changing landscape of the industry, product areas, other key players, and/or markets, which may include technology trends and issues that affect how users interact with software systems.Information architectureAbility to contextually structure, organize, and disclose information in a way that helps users navigate through a complex task or discover the information they're looking for.PresentationsAbility to prepare effective presentations in content and function, and to speak competently to the level of the audience.Product designKnowledge of product design principles and user-centric processes.Product development lifecycleKnowledge of the overall process for developing products. This includes knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of engineering and other functions, major phases, checkpoints, and deliverables. This also includes the ability to identify common issues and considerations for delivering a product.Software systems thinkingAbility to analyze situations or problems at the system level or from a broader technical or organizational perspective. This includes the ability to consider how factors or components in a system interrelate and work over time within the context of larger systems.StorytellingAbility to influence and inspire an audience by crafting stories using data that elicit empathy or create buy-in.UX research methodologyKnowledge of principles and methods for defining and measuring UX, and the ability to adapt UX research methods to the appropriate user interface and platform.UX writingAbility to craft intuitive user-facing language, effective information hierarchy, and scalable frameworks that appeal to and guide a diverse global audience while also adapting to the needs, voice, tone, and constraints of the product at hand.User behaviorKnowledge of behavioral characteristics of users and their goals with regards to the problem being solved. This includes the knowledge of how user behavior informs product design and development.

Skill/Experience/Education MandatoryContent design Ability to define, design, and create content-focused user experiences, such as frameworks and patterns that help content scale, ensure quality, and deliver information for specific user needs and markets. Craftsmanship Ability to make design decisions that result in a coherent product, platform, or user experience, including the ability to question and assess execution, craft, longevity, and scale of designs. Data-driven design Ability to analyze information, draw conclusions, generate alternatives and solutions, and evaluate outcomes. This includes the ability to use data to add value to business planning and strategies. Design sensibility Ability to make design decisions that increase intuitive use and comprehension, which may be based on relevant research, trends, and the appropriate application of the Google brand and voice. Industry & interactive technology Knowledge of the changing landscape of the industry, product areas, other key players, and/or markets, which may include technology trends and issues that affect how users interact with software systems. Information architecture Ability to contextually structure, organize, and disclose information in a way that helps users navigate through a complex task or discover the information they're looking for. Presentations Ability to prepare effective presentations in content and function, and to speak competently to the level of the audience. Product design Knowledge of product design principles and user-centric processes. Product development lifecycle Knowledge of the overall process for developing products. This includes knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of engineering and other functions, major phases, checkpoints, and deliverables. This also includes the ability to identify common issues and considerations for delivering a product. Software systems thinking Ability to analyze situations or problems at the system level or from a broader technical or organizational perspective. This includes the ability to consider how factors or components in a system interrelate and work over time within the context of larger systems. Storytelling Ability to influence and inspire an audience by crafting stories using data that elicit empathy or create buy-in. UX research methodology Knowledge of principles and methods for defining and measuring UX, and the ability to adapt UX research methods to the appropriate user interface and platform. UX writing Ability to craft intuitive user-facing language, effective information hierarchy, and scalable frameworks that appeal to and guide a diverse global audience while also adapting to the needs, voice, tone, and constraints of the product at hand. User behavior Knowledge of behavioral characteristics of users and their goals with regards to the problem being solved. This includes the knowledge of how user behavior informs product design and development.