Home-Based Product Experience Designer

About Company

Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd. is a global leader in technology, constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. With a rich history of groundbreaking products, from smartphones and home appliances to semiconductors and display technologies, we are dedicated to enriching lives and contributing to a better society. Our UK operations play a crucial role in delivering cutting-edge solutions and superior customer experiences across a diverse range of products and services. We foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering our employees to make a real impact on the future of technology. Joining Samsung means becoming part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and shaping tomorrow's connected world.

Job Description

Are you an exceptional Product Experience Designer passionate about crafting intuitive, engaging, and impactful user experiences from the comfort of your home? Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd. is seeking a talented and self-motivated Home-Based Product Experience Designer to join our innovative team. In this pivotal remote role, you will be instrumental in shaping the user journey and interface for a variety of our cutting-edge products, ensuring they not only meet but exceed user expectations. You will work autonomously yet collaboratively within a cross-functional environment, transforming complex problems into elegant, user-friendly solutions.

This role requires a blend of user research, ideation, prototyping, and meticulous UI design skills, all while advocating for the user throughout the product development lifecycle. You'll be expected to understand business objectives, conduct comprehensive user research to identify needs and pain points, and translate these insights into compelling designs. From initial concept sketches to high-fidelity prototypes, you will own the design process, iterate based on feedback, and champion a user-centered approach. Your ability to communicate design rationale clearly and persuasively, both visually and verbally, will be crucial. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to products used by millions worldwide, making a tangible difference to their daily lives, all while enjoying the flexibility and focus of a home-based work setup.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive user research, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and competitive analysis, to understand user needs, behaviours, and motivations.
  • Translate user research findings, business requirements, and technical constraints into intuitive and engaging user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define product vision, strategy, and design specifications.
  • Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across products.
  • Present and articulate design decisions and rationale to internal teams and stakeholders, effectively incorporating feedback into iterations.
  • Facilitate workshops and design sprints to foster collaborative problem-solving and ideation.
  • Continuously advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring a user-centric approach from concept to launch.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies to continuously improve design processes and outcomes.
  • Participate in design critiques, providing constructive feedback to peers.

Required Skills

  • Proven experience as a Product Experience Designer, UX Designer, or similar role.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of user-centered design projects and your design process.
  • Proficiency with leading design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
  • Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and usability best practices.
  • Experience conducting various forms of user research and translating insights into actionable design solutions.
  • Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, color, and layout.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • Experience designing for consumer electronics or large-scale digital products.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
  • Basic understanding of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to inform design decisions.
  • Experience with motion design and animation for UI.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Life assurance and income protection.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave.
  • Employee discount programs on Samsung products.
  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
  • Flexible, home-based work model promoting work-life balance.
  • Virtual team-building events and social activities.
  • Access to mental health and well-being support services.

How to Apply

If you are excited by the prospect of designing world-class experiences for millions of users from the comfort of your home, we encourage you to apply! Please click on the application link below to submit your resume and portfolio. Ensure your portfolio clearly demonstrates your design process, problem-solving abilities, and the impact of your work.

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