UX Designer Senior (H/F)

As a Senior UX Designer at SCALIAN, you will be responsible for designing user-centric experiences for both B2C and B2B products. This involves applying defined UX methods, coordinating with project stakeholders, mentoring other designers, and presenting your work effectively. Your expertise will help shape user interfaces that enhance client interactions in a fast-paced banking environment.

To qualify for the Senior UX Designer role at SCALIAN, you should have a minimum of 7 years in UX Design, showcasing a strong analytical mindset, leadership abilities, and a knack for defending your design choices. Familiarity with tools like Figma, Lookback, and knowledge of user testing and accessibility standards will set you apart as a candidate.

Yes, SCALIAN offers the flexibility of remote work for the Senior UX Designer role, allowing you to work 2 days a week from home. However, 3 days are expected to be spent on-site to foster teamwork and collaboration within the agile setup of the company.

In your role as a Senior UX Designer at SCALIAN, expect to work with an array of cutting-edge tools including Figma and Figjam for design, Lookback and Maze for user testing, and Optimal Workshop for research. These tools are key in optimizing user experience and streamlining collaboration on projects.

SCALIAN has a vibrant work culture that emphasizes career development, work-life balance, and a commitment to quality of life. As a Senior UX Designer, you will enjoy a supportive environment that values inclusive practices, backed by certifications like Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women.

When asked about your user-centered design process, start by outlining the steps you take from research and user persona development to prototyping and usability testing. Emphasize your commitment to understanding user needs and iterating designs based on feedback.

In project meetings, I advocate for user experience by providing data-driven insights and emphasizing the long-term value of a well-designed product. Sharing user research findings and presenting mock-ups can effectively push for user-centered decisions.

Highlight your leadership background by discussing specific experiences where you supervised or mentored other designers. Talk about how you fostered their skills, collaborated on projects, and ensured a cohesive design vision throughout the team.

Share a specific example of a challenging design problem, detailing the context, your approach to finding a solution, and how you used user feedback to inform your design. This showcases your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Discuss how you gather user feedback through usability tests, surveys, or direct interviews, and how you analyze this data to make informed design decisions. Emphasizing a continuous improvement mindset shows your dedication to user satisfaction.

Talk about your understanding of accessibility standards like WCAG and your practical experience making designs inclusive. Sharing specific examples of how you've implemented accessibility in previous projects can highlight your competency.

When prioritizing tasks, I use techniques like creating user stories, setting deadlines, and evaluating project impact to focus on what aligns best with user needs and business goals. Flexibility and collaboration are key to my success.

Discuss a project you're proud of, focusing on the unique challenges it posed and how you addressed them. Explain why this project resonates with you, whether due to user impact, design complexity, or teamwork.

Let them know you actively follow industry leaders, subscribe to UX newsletters, and participate in forums and workshops. Being part of the design community allows me to continually learn and bring fresh ideas to my work.

Discuss your experience with various UX design tools and explain why you prefer certain ones. Highlight how these tools enhance your workflow, improve collaboration, or support user testing in your projects.