​ux designer jobs in oxford

​At Beyond The Book we specialise in recruitment in the Creative, Marketing and Digital space, including UX Designers.

Typically, a UX Designer will play a key role within a digital or creative agency or an in-house digital marketing team, usually reporting to the Head of Digital or Creative Director. The UX Designer would closely with UI Designers, Brand Managers, Marketing Managers and Project Managers.

The UX Designer role will suit someone who has proven digital background in the creative industry, working closely with one brand or working with various brands, for e-commerce, marketing or application-based digital products. A UX Designer may come from a design background and have expertise in user interface design, or from a strategic or digital marketing background with a strong understanding of information architecture, user journeys, interaction design and brand positioning. Equally, a background in customer research experience would be very beneficial, or experience as an analyst conducting user behaviour studies. The role commands a problem-solving approach and awareness of emerging digital technologies, digital trends and innovation.

The UX Designer role would usually encompass the following responsibilities:

Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps. Facilitating and leading client workshops. Creating prototypes using Sketch or InVision, with good understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Mentoring junior UX/UI Designers.

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About Oxford

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Oxford the world over is famous for its university and is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is believed that teaching started in some form in 1096. Oxford University is now recognised as a world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research. It is known for its distinctive collegiate structure with a total of 38 Oxford colleges, a selection of which were used as a filming location for the Harry Potter films.

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Oxford is an architectural delight and the city is famed for its beautiful buildings including Christ Church college, The Bridge of Sighs, and probably one of the most well-known and photographed buildings, The Radcliffe Camera.

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Oxford is one of the UK’s major tourism centres with over 9 million visitors each year from all over the world. As well as a wide selection of museums, visitors can explore the wide streets of the city and some retail therapy in either the new Westgate shopping centre or the historic Covered Market with its many boutique and independent shops.

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