Senior UX/UI Designer

About Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, we are dedicated to solving complex challenges by shaping the future of technology and solutions. We embody a spirit of 'Defining Possible,' which extends from our customer-focused innovations to your career development and our community impact.

The Opportunity

This is a mission-driven role for a Senior UX Designer responsible for creating high-quality design artefacts to support a prioritized roadmap of features. You will contribute to the development of software applications within an Agile environment, designed to protect national security by enabling informed decision-making through data collection and analysis. Reporting to the Lead UX Designer, you will be pivotal in leading small teams to achieve quality outcomes on exciting and important projects, placing you at the forefront of UX design.

Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business merges modern software development practices with extensive experience in the Defence and security sectors. We support clients with complex and sensitive data requirements, acting as a mission partner to deliver challenging technology projects at scale and pace, assisting them through a significant digital transformation.

Role Responsibilities:

• Confidently explain and present design decisions to diverse audiences.
• Create lean process artefacts, including wireframes, prototypes, customer journey maps, and support testing and research.
• Lead feature development, ensuring consistency and alignment with design objectives.
• Lead small teams, taking accountability for the quality of deliverables.
• Facilitate workshops to foster collaboration among project team members.
• Liaise with Product Owners, project stakeholders, and key role holders to achieve desired user experiences.

We are looking for:

• A strong portfolio showcasing design thinking, research, and testing methodologies.
• Experience in managing designers and project work.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting ideas and providing constructive feedback to project teams and other UX designers.
• A solid understanding of UX practices within software development.
• Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design principles, or a strong desire to learn.

We encourage applications even if you don't meet every single requirement. Your potential and enthusiasm are highly valued, and you might be a perfect fit for this or other opportunities within Northrop Grumman UK as we continue to grow.

Security Clearance:

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be British Nationals and eligible for SC clearance.

Benefits:

We offer flexible working options, including a compressed schedule with every other Friday off. Benefits include private healthcare, a cash health plan, holiday buy/sell options, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses. Specific details are available upon inquiry.

Why Join Us?

A Mission to Believe In: Contribute daily to building a more secure and connected world, spanning land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Your work matters, from engineering data solutions to developing advanced command and control systems.

A Place to Belong and Thrive: We foster an inclusive community where every voice is valued. Through Employee Resource Groups and partnerships with organizations like the Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers and Women in Defence, we support a diverse and collaborative environment.

Your Career, Your Way: Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities. We support work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.