Tech-oriented UI / UX designer : Hybrid

Our client in Belgium is looking for a UI / UX designer proficient in Figma, with a strong focus on multi-channel design. The designer will closely collaborate with organizational stakeholders and IT teams to deliver seamless, customer-centric experiences across digital platforms.

As a tech-oriented UI / UX designer, you will balance technical feasibility with business requirements to create innovative and effective design solutions. Your hands-on approach ensures that designs are seamlessly executed from concept to implementation, focusing on user needs, technical constraints, and organizational objectives.

UI / UX Design Creation and Execution

Hands-on Design Work : Lead the design process, from ideation and wire-framing to high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes, primarily using Figma.

Multi-channel Interfaces : Create consistent, responsive interfaces for web, desktop, and digital platforms.

User-Centered Design : Conduct user research, develop personas, and design compelling user flows to understand user needs deeply, goals, and pain points. Ensure visual appeal and alignment with organizational objectives.

Iterative Design Process : Adopt an agile approach to continuously refine designs based on feedback from stakeholders, users, and IT teams.

Collaboration with Business Teams

Understand Organizational Needs : Work closely with stakeholders to comprehend project goals, KPIs, and user requirements, ensuring design solutions align with business strategies.

Design for Impact : Translate business needs into actionable design solutions that improve user experience while meeting organizational objectives.

Present Design Concepts : Clearly communicate design ideas to business teams and stakeholders, advocating for user-centric principles and aligning with organizational goals.

Collaboration with IT and Development Teams

Design Feasibility : Partner with IT and development teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and account for technology stack limitations.

Design Hand off and Support : Provide detailed design specifications, assets, and interactive prototypes in Figma to development teams, ensuring accurate implementation. Offer support to address questions during development.

Technical Alignment : Optimize designs for performance across devices, adhering to platform-specific guidelines (e.g., web, mobile, desktop).

Prototyping, Testing, and Iteration

Interactive Prototypes : Build interactive prototypes in Figma to showcase user flows, interactions, and transitions, enabling early feedback and validation.

User Testing : Conduct usability tests to evaluate design effectiveness, gather user feedback, and iterate designs based on insights to improve functionality and usability.

Feedback Integration : Actively incorporate feedback from business, user, and IT teams to refine designs iteratively.

Design Systems and Component Libraries

Design System Development : Create and maintain a scalable, modular design system in Figma to ensure consistency across the product suite and streamline workflows.

Component Libraries : Develop reusable components and design assets to ensure design and development consistency across platforms and projects.

Collaboration and Documentation

Clear Communication : Regularly update stakeholders and IT teams on design progress, addressing concerns or requirement changes effectively.

Documentation : Document design decisions, systems, and user flows to align team members and support future design initiatives.

Continuous Improvement and Learning

Trend Awareness : Stay updated on the latest design trends, tools, and best practices, particularly in Figma and multi-channel design, to deliver modern, functional, and accessible designs.

Agile Methodology : Work within agile sprints, participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to improve processes continuously and outcomes.

Requirements

UI / UX Expertise : Strong understanding of principles including user research, wire-framing, prototyping, user flows, interaction, and visual design.

Agile Experience : Familiarity with agile development environments and iterative design processes.

Multi-Channel Design : Proven experience designing across platforms (web, iOS, Android, desktop) to create consistent, adaptive user experiences.

Prototyping and Testing : Expertise in creating interactive prototypes and conducting usability tests to validate and enhance designs.

Figma Proficiency : Advanced skills in Figma for high-fidelity interfaces, prototyping, and design system management.

Front-End Knowledge : Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, Angular, elasticCMS) to ensure design feasibility.

Usability Testing : Experience planning, executing, and analyzing usability tests.

Project Management Tools : Familiarity with tools like Jira, Trello, or Confluence for tracking progress and communication.

Key Behavioral Skills

The ideal candidate :

Is resourceful and persistent.

Displays assertiveness and team spirit.

Is curious and motivated to add value to the organization.

Shows professionalism by constructively explaining differences in preferences.

Accepts feedback and works independently while taking initiative.

Language Requirements

C1 / C2 in French or Dutch (native or bilingual proficiency).

B2 in English (fully capable of reading, writing, and speaking).

B1 in the other national language. (French or Dutch)

Working Conditions

Physical presence in Brussels at least t wo days per week.

Only candidates from the EU will be considered.