Head of UX & Design

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  • Leeds  
    Yorkshire & Humberside, United Kingdom
    perm  
  • Company
    ASDA  
    Start date
    ASAP  
    Duration
    n/a  
    Wage
    Undisclosed
  • Closing date
    29 July 2019  
    Posted on
    19 July 2019  

Head of UX & Design:
We are looking for someone to help us develop a centre of user experience and service design excellence. 
A proven UX design leader. Someone evangelical about user centred design. Someone passionate about creating better experiences. And with a track record of making the changes necessary to put the user at the heart of the design process.

You’ll work on Asda Groceries and George, 2 of the UK's best-known brands. You’ll develop our talented team and attract new talent. You’ll work with strategic partners and the Walmart International team. 
Oh, and did we mention that you’ll get to travel to San Francisco and Bangalore?

About the role:
You will manage a cross-functional team of designers and researchers based across UK, US and India. 
This is a senior level leadership role that will have a strong impact on our business. It requires responsibility, creativity, technical expertise and business acumen. 

You’ll:

  • Lead the team to meet roadmap targets.
  • Provide creative direction and approval for prototypes and projects.
  • Coach, mentor and develop existing talent.
  • Recruit new talent.
  • Create an environment that nurtures creativity, innovation and design thinking.
  • Prioritise work effectively when demand outstrips supply.
  • Oversee design and research work from concept to delivery.
  • Balance strategic awareness with ground level implications.

You’ll also be responsible for developing the UX strategy. You’ll:

  • Evolve, test and iterate processes to develop effective design practice.
  • Use your seat at the table to promote user-centred design practice and promote an agile and lean approach.
  • Influence and persuade UX, Business, Product and Engineering teams.
  • Gain buy-in from executive leadership.
  • Make sure the design process supports the business strategy.
     

About you:
You’ll be a proven and experienced user centred design leader. A strong communicator and influencer. A deft negotiator. A problem solver. A great manager.

  • Experienced creative leader.
  • Able to influence and persuade stakeholders at a leadership level.
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary collaboration – design, content, research.
  • Experience working across multiple national or international locations would set you apart.
  • Experienced in native and web platforms.
  • An analytical, strategic and creative thinker.

Your benefits:

  • Flexible working.
  • Some remote working/working from home.
  • Annual bonus.
  • Company car or car allowance.
  • Free parking in the centre of Leeds.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Asda and George discount.
  • Sharesave scheme.
  • A competitive pension scheme.
  • Discount at selected gyms.

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