Posted on
December 20, 2024
Full-time
On-site
UK 🇬🇧
Leicester

UX Designer

As a UX Designer at Cromwell Tools, you’ll play a critical role in creating intuitive, user-centered designs that enhance the digital experience for our customers. You’ll be responsible for translating insights from user research into effective, visually appealing designs and seamless workflows. Collaborating closely with  our UI designer, researchers, product owners, and developers, you’ll design digital experiences that align with our customers’ needs, Cromwell’s business goals, and industry best practices. This role is central to ensuring our website and digital touchpoints deliver an engaging and efficient user experience that supports conversion and customer satisfaction.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Company Bonus
  • Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
  • Group Personal Pension
  • Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Commitment to employee development plans
  • 24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support
  • Cycle to work scheme

What will you do on a normal day?

  • Design & Prototypingsome text
    • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that visually communicate ideas and solutions.
    • Design user flows, information architecture, and interactions that support optimal user journeys and conversions.
    • Ensure that all designs are responsive, accessible, and aligned with Cromwell’s brand standards.
  • User Research & Insights Integrationsome text
    • Work closely with the UX researcher to incorporate findings and feedback into design iterations.
    • Conduct informal user testing and gather feedback to refine and improve designs.
    • Use data and analytics insights to identify and prioritize design changes that enhance usability and conversion.
  • Cross-functional Collaborationsome text
    • Collaborate with UI designers to ensure visual elements align with user flows and functionality.
    • Partner with developers to communicate design specifications and ensure smooth implementation.
    • Work with product owners and stakeholders to align design decisions with business objectives and user needs.
  • Documentation & Standardssome text
    • Document design decisions, user flows, and processes for cross-team alignment and future reference.
    • Maintain and update the design system to ensure consistency across digital touchpoints.

What are we looking for?

  • Education & Experiencesome text
    • Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field.
    • Proven experience in UX design with a strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design practices and successful digital projects.
  • Technical & Design Skillssome text
    • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar platforms.
    • Strong understanding of user-centered design, information architecture, and interaction design principles.
    • Experience with responsive and accessible design practices.
  • Soft Skillssome text
    • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance user needs with business goals.
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to explain design decisions to non-design stakeholders.
    • Attention to detail and a keen eye for design consistency.

About Cromwell

Cromwell has been around for over 50 years, supplying an unrivalled choice of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools and safety equipment into all industries, professions and trades. We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide branch network, supported by an overnight UK logistics operation. Our team of over 1500 people are proud to be keeping industry working.

We’re all individuals, yet we’re very much one united team. We treat everyone fairly – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, age or disability – and give everyone opportunities for new and varied experiences. Inclusion means not just accepting people for who they are, but showing respect and making adjustments to help people and remove all barriers; it’s about creating a culture where everyone is respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential.

Cromwell is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants from the armed forces community (current and past) an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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