Junior UX Designer

As a Junior UX Designer at Glean, you will embark on a user-centric design process, conducting research to understand user needs, sketching and prototyping solutions, and collaborating with team members on product discussions. Your role will also involve participating in design critiques and usability tests to refine our software. Being part of a cross-functional squad means your contributions will directly affect how our award-winning products evolve.

To qualify for the Junior UX Designer role at Glean, you should have a qualification in UX Design, Interaction Design, or a related field. We're particularly interested in candidates who can showcase a portfolio demonstrating a solid user-centered design process and have experience in both UI design and user research. Proactive communication and effective collaboration skills within teams are also crucial.

At Glean, a Junior UX Designer can grow significantly through hands-on experience and learning from a talented team of designers. With regular feedback and opportunities for collaborative workshops and events, you'll not only enhance your design skills but also build a strong professional network. Glean emphasizes personal development, offering generous training allowances and pathways to advance within the company.

As a Junior UX Designer at Glean, you'll enjoy a hybrid work environment, balancing remote work with in-person collaboration at our beautiful office in Leeds. Our team is close-knit and values communication, creativity, and experimentation. Regular workshops and social events ensure that while you work mostly remotely, you're still connected with your colleagues, fostering a strong team spirit.

Junior UX Designers at Glean enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive salary, 33 days of annual leave, and support for personal learning and development. Glean also offers EMI share options, flexible working hours, a health cash plan, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave, among other perks that contribute to a well-rounded work-life balance.

When discussing your design process, make sure to highlight your user-centered approach. Talk someone through the steps you take, from research and brainstorming to wireframing and testing. Mention how you gather user feedback and iterate on designs to improve usability and actual user experiences. Glean values designers who can articulate their methods clearly.

Explain your thought process on prioritizing features by focusing on user needs, business goals, and time constraints. Talk about how you might conduct user research to ascertain which features are most important to users. This shows Glean that you can balance user advocacy with practical business considerations in your design role.

Discuss the design tools you are proficient with, such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and provide examples of how you've used them effectively in past projects. Mention your willingness to learn new tools or methodologies as well, which aligns well with Glean's innovative approach to design.

Stress the importance of feedback in the design process. Share an example of a time you received constructive criticism, how you processed it, and how it led to improved designs. This shows that you're open-minded and collaborative, which are key values at Glean.

Prepare a specific example where you encountered a difficult design issue, detailing the problem, your process for addressing it, and the ultimate outcome. Make sure to emphasize your analytical skills and willingness to iterate, showcasing how these traits would benefit Glean's mission.

Share your sources of inspiration, whether that’s design books, great examples from other apps, or user feedback. Discuss how these influences play into your approach while designing user-centric solutions, and connect it back to Glean’s mission of making learning accessible.

Explain your understanding of accessibility and how you integrate best practices into your design process. Discuss any specific standards you follow and the importance of designing for a diverse user base, which aligns with Glean's commitment to inclusivity in learning.

Mention the design blogs, podcasts, or communities you engage with to stay updated on trends. By showing that you're proactive about your professional growth and knowledge, you reassure Glean that you're committed to evolving in your role as a Junior UX Designer.

Detail a specific collaboration experience, summarizing each person’s contributions, how you communicated effectively, and the overall impact of the project's success. Glean seeks candidates who thrive in team settings and can reflect their collaborative ethos.

Share your specific goals as a Junior UX Designer, emphasizing your enthusiasm for learning and growth. Talk about how you expect to contribute to Glean’s mission while developing your skills, which demonstrates alignment with their vision and values.