Principal UX Designer

My client are a new entrant to the NI tech scene. A cutting-edge Data and Analytics SaaS start-up revolutionising higher education marketing, enrolment, and forecasting through advanced AI, machine learning, generative AI and statistical methodologies. This tailored subscription package targets potential student demographics, penetrate new markets, benchmark against peers, forecast program demand, and craft personalised communication strategies. The end result will allow analytics to optimise financial aid, streamline admissions, and enhance institutional efficiency with real-time adaptability. My client will strive to provide educational institutions with reliable, actionable insights to maintain their competitive edge in a dynamic educational landscape. Position Overview: As the Principal UX Designer, you will lead the design and user experience strategy for the advanced analytics SaaS platform. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of product managers, engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to create intuitive, engaging, and impactful user experiences. This role is ideal for a visionary designer who is passionate about user-centred design and eager to shape the future of the products. Key Responsibilities: UX Strategy: Develop and drive the overall UX vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs. Design Leadership: Lead the UX design process from concept to execution, including research, wire-framing, prototyping, and user testing. User Research: Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions, ensuring a deep understanding of our users’ needs and behaviours. Collaboration: Partner with Engineers, Data scientists, Product Managers and other stakeholders to integrate user experience design into the product development process. UI/UX Design: Create high-quality, visually appealing, and functional designs that enhance the overall user experience. Design Systems: Establish and maintain design systems, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and scalability across our products. Innovation: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous innovation in our UX design approach. Mentor Team Members: Mentor and guide less experienced designers, promoting an open and collaborative culture. Stakeholder Communication: Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and iterating on designs to achieve the best outcomes. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX design, with a proven track record of leading design projects and delivering exceptional user experiences in a SaaS or technology company. Technical Expertise: Expertise in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar. Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and methodologies. Experience with responsive and mobile-first design. Knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus. Experience in Designing User Interfaces for Analytics based products involving visualisations and dashboards. Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong leadership and project management capabilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, agile start-up environment. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience Health insurance Company Pension Discretionary Annual Bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hybrid working environment Fun, inclusive, and innovative company culture with regular team events. To find out more about this role please send your CV in via the link below or reach out to Ryan Quinn directly on LinkedIN. My client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity , and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.