We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
What You'll Do
The role of the UI Designer, Sky News is fundamentally the creative execution of design work across multiple projects and focuses around three core areas:
Creative Delivery
* Support the Senior and Lead UI designer in shaping the day-to-day delivery and visionary experience for Sky News products, ensuring it's in line with wider product and brand strategy.
* Demonstrate a knowledge and desire to investigate, innovate and develop emerging design, UI and technology trends
* An ability to come up with innovative ideas, solve problems creatively and shape these into logical, coherent solutions that centre around our customer's needs.
* Help to maintain an efficient design delivery process, through regular clear communication with delivery teams and consistently delivering to schedule.
Relationships & Networks
* Communicates design solutions and rationale with group product stakeholders to build support and agreement.
* Represent the UI design team and advocate the value of user-centred design practices with stakeholder groups across the business, and externally when required
Teams & Collaborations
* Help drive our creative culture by being a highly visible advocate for all things design
* Collaborate with design and development teams in order to create new experiences and evolve patterns
What you'll bring
* Demonstrate an ability to come up with innovative ideas, solve problems creatively and shape these into logical, coherent solutions that centre around our customer's needs.
* Shown via a portfolio review at application.
* Solid communication and interpersonal skills in order to convey complex design concepts clearly to different delivery skill sets within the business
* Solid understanding of visual and user-centred design, and how best practices apply to various platforms and devices.
* Attention to detail, striving to deliver pixel perfect designs, that deliver.
* A keen interest in current trends in design and communications and help translate them into relevant design experiences.
* Experience of designing with accessibility in mind and meeting WCAG 2.1 level AA.
* Contribute to the consistency of Sky's brand guidelines, principles, templates and assets
* Proficient with the latest tools and applications such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Team overview
Global Design
Coming up with fresh ideas. Pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Creating unforgettable customer experiences. Our Global Design team make things happen. That's why we're at the heart of delivering the hardware and software for devices that keep our customers entertained. From UX and UI to product strategy and hardware engineering, we bring new devices like Sky Glass and Sky Live to life at top speed and support them throughout the product and engineering lifecycles.
The rewards
* Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
* The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
* A generous pension package
* Private healthcare
* Discounted mobile and broadband
* A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you'll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.
Note: If your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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