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Location: Gatwick / Hybrid
Position: Full time – permanent
Who we are
We are William Reed, a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight. From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing to retail, hospitality & fine dining we provide inspiration, insight & connections to power our customers’ success.
Responsibilities
* Conduct user research and analyse data & user feedback to inform design decisions.
* Create wireframes, prototypes and user flows to visualise concepts.
* Apply UX best practices for usability and accessibility.
* Work closely with product managers, developers & marketers to align goals.
* Present designs, gather feedback & refine concepts.
* Test & optimise designs using Lighthouse & PageSpeed Insights.
* Troubleshoot front‑end design & code issues.
* Maintain & update design components & stylesheets for consistency.
* Design responsive, high‑quality UI layouts aligned with brand guidelines.
* Develop designs using Figma, Adobe Creative Suite & prototyping tools.
* Optimise designs for performance, accessibility & cross‑browser compatibility.
* Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth design‑to‑code implementation.
* Convert designs into clean, semantic HTML & CSS (SASS/SCSS preferred).
Qualifications
* Proven track record designing & developing UX‑focused websites and digital interfaces, ideally within B2B or digital publishing environments.
* Strong understanding of UX principles, accessibility standards & responsive design.
* Familiarity with performance optimisation tools (e.g., Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights) and proficient in Figma & Adobe Creative Suite.
* Background in graphic design with a passion for bringing brand guidelines to life.
* Excellent communication & collaboration skills; ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships.
* Strong organisational & prioritisation skills, attention to detail, self‑drive and ability to manage multiple projects.
* Creative, imaginative mindset with ability to innovate.
* Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SASS/SCSS); working knowledge of JavaScript beneficial.
Benefits and Initiatives
* 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays – increases by one day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.
* Extra leave day for cultural celebrations or birthdays – “MeDay”.
* Volunteer day to support chosen charity.
* Hybrid working opportunity.
* Contributory Pension, Life Assurance Scheme, Group Income Protection.
* Enhanced family‑friendly leave pay entitlements.
* Wellbeing benefits: health care cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP service & access to health & wellbeing resources.
* Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme.
Why work for us
We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all employees. William Reed is a stable organisation dedicated to developing employees and brands. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.
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