User Experience Designer

We are looking for a UX Designer to join a team creating software that presents the capabilities and controls of scientific specialty measurement instruments for a wide range of end-user personas.

As a UX Designer, you must be passionate about all things UX; striving for simplicity eliminating any areas of complexity and confusion. You will work in a dynamic environment, designing for a range of target platforms, including Kiosk, full desktop systems, browser-based and mobile.

As a UX Designer at Waters, you will be the focal point for bringing together all the components that make great design. You'll lead the creation of digital products made from a user’s perspective.

You will work with Product Owners to make strategic and tactical UX decisions related to design and usability as well as features and functions. You'll ideally be able to demonstrate outstanding creativity, a highly detailed nature, and the ability to quickly learn complex concepts in order to define and solve challenging user interface problems. 

As a UX Designer, your main responsibilities will include:

• Devising interaction strategies in sync with user goals and clients’ business goals, develops navigation and structure, designs wireframes or interactive prototypes, and organizes content
• Designing journeys and experiences; not just pages, screens and components
• Facilitating internal team communication, bridging the gap between content, user research, functional development, design system, and product
• Presenting design solutions to all levels of stakeholders
• Collaborating with other designers in multiple offices: helping to mentor juniors and support principles
• Tirelessly advocating for the needs and goals of real users
• Influencing, sharing and collaborating early in the feature definition process
• Looking for simpler, but better solutions to design problems
• First line of action in scope definition and design level of effort.

• We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • Strong UX Design experience in a software or web development environment creating web based or SaaS applications
  • Deep understanding of the Interactive Development Process - thorough knowledge and several years of experience planning, documenting and leading interactive projects
  • Immersed in UX best practices, able to recommend procedural changes and efficiency
  • A Designer’s Eye – Must be able to translate complex concepts and interactions into visually coherent wireframes or prototypes
  • Projects a strong collaborative and consultative presence to conduct effective questioning and information-gathering engagements
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and design exceptional user experiences; must have a portfolio ready to share and present
  • Experience working in and contributing to Design Systems
  • Experience working within Agile teams – Jira knowledge required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in HCI or Graphic Design and/or relevant field of study, or equivalent commercial experience.

   

  In return you will receive:

  • A plan for your personal development in your own area of specialism, pursuing this with the support of your manager to undertake the training and learning to progress.
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private health and dental insurance
  • Contributory based pension scheme
  • Subsidized membership of onsite gym
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.