About this role
The Digital Team develops and evolves UKTV’s VoD and digital strategy covering U, digital products, pay platforms and partnerships. We are a growing group of multi-disciplined, talented individuals across several different units: Digital Content Curation, Digital Product, and Production and Development. We’re responsible for growing digital audiences, supporting transformative change across UKTV and contributing to UKTV’s long-term profitability. We are focused on delivering functionality that provides key business and user value. In addition to delivering change on time and within budget, the team also support the business to define, prioritise and deliver key strategic technical, commercial and operational activities. The Digital Products team has responsibility for the strategic road mapping, planning, rollout, and continuous improvement of UKTV’s VoD digital products (U), across a range of platforms including web, iOS, Android, and Connected TV devices. We also support key high value initiatives across the UKTV business, working closely with Ad sales, Commercial, Legal, Operations and Marketing functions. Purpose of the role As a UX/UI Designer, you will help shape the future of UKTV's Video on Demand products across Web, Mobile and Connected TV. Working within a collaborative Product, Design and development team, you'll create intuitive, accessible and engaging experiences that help millions of viewers discover and enjoy great content on U. You'll be involved throughout the design process, from discovery and user research through to high-fidelity designs and supporting delivery using customer insight, data and creativity to solve real user problems. Experience Designing digital consumer products across web, mobile or TV platforms. Working across the end-to-end design process, from discovery through to delivery. Creating user journeys, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs. Working collaboratively within Agile product teams. Contributing to or working with a design system. Validating designs through user research, usability testing or analytics. Knowledge Strong understanding of user-centred design principles. Knowledge of interaction design, information architecture and visual design. Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices. Knowledge of responsive and adaptive design across multiple devices and platforms. Understanding of how data and customer insight can inform design decisions. Awareness of current UX/UI trends, tools and emerging technologies. Skills & Personal Qualities Proficient in Figma for design, prototyping and collaboration. Ability to create clear user flows, wireframes, prototypes and production-ready UI. Strong visual design and interaction design skills. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain design decisions. Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work. Comfortable collaborating with Product Managers, Engineers and stakeholders throughout the design process. Collaborative and supportive, with a team-first mindset.