Unite Students - UX/UI Designer

UX Designer is needed in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Client: Unite Students

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

Unite Students is seeking a Midweight UX/UI Designer for a 12 month contract based in Bristol. The role focuses on crafting user experiences and entails collaborating with a dedicated UX team to develop innovative digital solutions. You will report to a Senior UX/UI Designer and work closely with a UX Researcher to validate design assumptions and ensure insights ground solutions. Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, creating user journey maps, defining information architecture, and designing user interfaces.

Requirements

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in UX/UI or product design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing web design skills.
• Proven ability to communicate design processes and solutions effectively.
• Proficiency in building low and high-fidelity UX/UI flows and prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Protopie.
• Practical understanding of accessibility requirements.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Collaborative, good communicator, and strong problem-solver.

Desirable:

• Experience working on B2C products with a focus on transaction and conversion.
• Familiarity with back-end system integration with consumer-facing platforms.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in hospitality, travel, or related B2C domains.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• A discretionary annual bonus to share in the company’s success.
• 25 days’ paid holiday plus additional days for long service.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 5% to 11%.
• Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and Gym benefit.
• Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents.
• Additional benefits such as an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, and a discounts portal.

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK, catering to over 74,000 students across 25 key university towns and cities. The company is committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and providing high-quality professional development opportunities.