Principal UX/UI Designer
Principal UX/UI Designer - Zurich start-up
Hybrid UK / Zurich
To £120k + benefits
This is a seriously weighty Principal UX/UI Designer position with a supremely well-funded AI start-up based in Zurich. UK home-based with fully expensed (hotel, flights etc) monthly visits to Zurich office.
The Principal UX/UI role will see you ‘in at the start’ working closely with equally senior FE, ML, Blockchain, AI, BE, Data specialists. Plans are in place to scale the business ambitiously from Q2. The framework is complete, and now they need to build the MVP.
It’s a supremely fascinating product and challenge.
You will need substantial commercial experience (5+ years) as a go-to senior UX/UI Designer in a technology-led company together with demonstrably strong leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication. You’ll already be on a high salary.
Our client is committed to revolutionizing the construction industry, simplifying the building and renovation process for everyone. By combining advanced technologies, such as 3D visualization, precise material calculation, and blockchain-powered transparency, with seamless e-commerce and logistics, they provide a one-stop solution that empowers customers to bring their construction visions to life efficiently and effortlessly.
A flavour of the role:
- Design an intuitive and appealing user interface for the platform
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs
- Collaborate with frontend developers to implement designs into the platform
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and improve the user experience
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and collaborate with developers to solve design-related issues
- Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies
- Create and maintain design documentation and style guides
- Work closely with the Product Manager and development team to align design initiatives with business goals
- Optimize the design for maximum speed and scalability
Requirements:
- Minimum B.A. in Graphic Design, Computer Science or Software Development or Industrial Design. An MBA is strongly preferred in Master’s in Interaction Design
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a UX/UI Designer or similar role within a technology-driven company
- Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design skills and projects
- Proficient in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar
- Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and best practices
- Experience with responsive design and mobile-first development
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of 3D visualization is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- All social contributions fully covered by the company
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- All hybrid costs, eg travel between UK and Switzerland, accommodation, fully met
- Free lunch*
- Access to a fully equipped free gym*
*when working in Zurich office
Interviews are already underway. The brightest and best talents across Europe, US Eastern Seaboard pitching for just 2 UX/UI openings. The core senior team will come on board over the spring. If you have the skills and experience to make a measurable difference in such a lead role, we’d love to hear from you!
- Salary :to £120k + benefits
- Position :Permanent
- Location :Zurich
- Workplace :Hybrid Remote
- Employment type :Full Time
- Benefits :Pension
- Visa Sponsorship :Not Available