Lead UX Designer

PORTFOLIO LINK Please submit your portfolio link to your resume when applying as we will be reviewing these as part of applicationsJOB DETAILS JOB BAND: DCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios - User experienceLOCATION: London TVCPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 66000 - 76000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. Plus London Weighting Allowance of 5441. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. (delete if not applicable)WE ARE BBC STUDIOS A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds most sought-after TV audio and digital content.Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEYou will be leading UX Research and Design for a new product group spanning BBC brands like Bluey Doctor Who and BBC Earth. Youll grow a developing UX practice shaping how teams and the wider business approach user experience. By understanding user needs youll deliver impactful solutions that improve usability and engagement across global websitesenhancing experiences for millions of visitors. This is your chance to make a significant difference in digital storytelling.WHY JOIN THE TEAMWe craft exceptional digital experiences for BBC Studios from BBC Player (our international streaming product) to . Our talented UX team partners with product editorial and technical experts to design elegant engaging solutions across multiple platforms. Were seeking imaginative curious designers to help bring BBCs iconic brands to life through innovative user-focused experiences. Join us to shape the future of digital storytelling for audiences worldwide.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Planning and carrying out user research & contributing to product briefs.Sizing and planning UX&D work across a number of products.Managing senior business stakeholders across several products.Enabling transition user centred and product centred models.Collaborating with the product team to deliver design work.Creating wireframes prototypes & UI design in Figma.Collaborating with the wider UX&D team to solve problems.Engage with external design or research agencies and develop their working practice to become an extension of the internal team.YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL CRITERIA:Extensive experience in user experience design with strong knowledge of digital media.Proven ability to lead and deliver user-centered design and research initiatives.Proven experience leading and managing teams.Skilled in creating Prototypes wireframes user flows layouts and applying principles of color and typography.Expert at leveraging industry insights market trends audience research and analytics to shape design strategies.Adept at prioritizing audience needs and translating them into actionable design plans.Knowledge of setting up and running testing with users to challenge hypotheses and assumptions.Good understanding of Figma Miro and other relevant technologies and best practices within the industry.DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIREDExperience of working in a commercially driven enviroment.Working knowledge of Design Systems.Hypothesis driven design.Multivarient testing tools.Accessible design practices.If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.NEXT STEPS We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.#BBCSTUDIOS Key Skills CSS,InVision,Balsamiq,HTML5,Information Architecture,Ux,Usability,Wireframing,UI,Axure,Responsive Web Design,Sketch Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 66000 - 76000