Reference: TQ2425_2141_456
Vacancy: 1
Job title: Lead Web Designer
Location: Leicester
Job Purpose:
TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and Solutions Company whose offerings span over a variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain, and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on a continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment.
The Lead Web Designer is responsible for driving the visual design and user experience of web and digital interfaces. This role combines creative leadership, UX/UI expertise, and front-end design knowledge to deliver intuitive, visually appealing, and high-performing websites and digital experiences. The Lead Web Designer will mentor design teams, collaborate with developers and produc t owners, and ensure brand consistency across all digital platforms.
Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities):
- Lead the end-to-end design process for websites, landing pages, and digital interfaces—from concept to final delivery.
- Define and uphold design standards, brand guidelines, and user experience principles across all digital assets.
- Collaborate with marketing, development, and product teams to translate business goals into user-centered design solutions.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to inform design decisions.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using modern design tools.
- Ensure designs are optimized for responsiveness, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), and cross-browser compatibility.
- Oversee and mentor junior designers, providing feedback, design critiques, and career guidance.
- Work closely with developers to ensure seamless handoff of design assets and maintain design integrity during implementation.
- Stay current with emerging design trends, web technologies, and UX best practices.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed [The candidate must demonstrate these in all stages of assessment]
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field.
- 6–10+ years of professional experience in web design, UI/UX design, or digital product design, including at least 2 years in leadership or mentoring capacity.
- Proven portfolio showcasing high-quality web and mobile design projects.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and modern web standards.
- Experience leading cross-functional design and development projects.
- The Lead Web Designer should have deep expertise across UI/UX design, visual design, and front-end fundamentals, including:
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or InVision for wireframing, prototyping, and UI design.
- Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite — particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects for visual and motion design.
- Experience creating design systems and reusable UI component libraries.
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to effectively collaborate with developers.
- Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular (bonus).
- Knowledge of CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS) and responsive grid systems.
- Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA) and SEO-friendly design principles.
- Experience conducting user research, persona development, journey mapping, and information architecture.
- Ability to apply UX best practices to enhance usability and optimize conversions.
- Hands-on experience with usability testing and A/B testing tools (e.g., Hotjar, Optimizely, Maze).
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub) for design-developer collaboration.
- Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Trello, Slack, and Confluence.
- Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies for iterative design processes.
- Knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and heatmap tools for measuring design effectiveness.
- Ability to interpret analytics data to inform design improvements and A/B testing decisions.
Other Key skills:
- Good analytical and Problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- A thorough approach and Self starter
- Focus on quality and delivery
- Working together in teams.
- Leadership and effective decision making.
- Flexible Attitude
- Excellent customer service
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent.
Salary: GBP 44000 to GBP 55000 per annum
Published Date: 03 November 2025
Closing Date: 02 December 2025
Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent [Part time and Fixed Term option is available]
