What we want from you
First and foremost you will have the usual traits of a good human; a humble, respectful and collaborative attitude with an ongoing drive to improve yourself and those around you. With confidence in your skills you will be opinionated but not dogmatic, always remaining open-minded. Because we’re individually only as good as the collective team.
You are also ready and willing to step up as every team member is expected to take on product ownership responsibilities.
Your skills
Lumin is a pioneering organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable individuals through technology. Our mission is to provide accessible solutions that empower everyone, regardless of their abilities or technological proficiency. We're in search of an exceptionally experienced Senior UX/UI Designer & Art Director who excels in tackling complex challenges and possesses a wealth of expertise in creating inclusive, visually stunning user experiences across diverse platforms and devices.
Assist Lumin product and tech team across the full Customer Journey and mapping of the end to process. Create detailed customer journey maps to visualise the end-to-end customer experience, identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement. User-centered design approach and principles to design intuitive and user-friendly customer interfaces across our products, feature and services.
As an experienced UX/UI Designer & Art Director at Lumin, you will lead our design endeavours with a focus on elevating accessibility, innovation, and artistic direction. Your role will involve crafting intuitive interfaces that cater to users with diverse needs, including those with mild cognitive impairment, dexterity issues, or poor vision. Additionally, you'll have the pivotal task of shaping the visual identity of Lumin through art direction, ensuring consistency and impact across all brand and marketing materials.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Design Leadership: Lead the design strategy for Lumin, leveraging your extensive experience to drive innovation and excellence in user experience and visual design.
Inclusive Design Mastery: Champion accessibility and inclusivity in all design initiatives, ensuring that our products are usable and enjoyable for users of all abilities.
User-Centered Design Advocacy: Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the organization, guiding cross-functional teams to prioritise user needs and preferences.
Cross-Platform Expertise: Demonstrate expertise in designing for a variety of platforms and devices, with a focus on creating cohesive and seamless experiences across different mediums.
Artistic Direction Prowess: Define and execute the artistic direction of Lumin's brand and marketing efforts, infusing creativity and innovation into all visual communications.
Collaborative Leadership: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization, including product managers, developers, marketers, and executives, to align design initiatives with business goals and objectives.
Must have:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional, accessible interfaces.
Deep understanding of accessibility standards and best practices, with experience designing for users with diverse needs and abilities.
Empathy and understanding of the range of customers
Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
Added bonus:
Extensive experience in art direction for branding and marketing initiatives, with a portfolio showcasing your creative vision and impact.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor junior designers.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions effectively to diverse audiences.
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