User Experience Designer

Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, are looking to recruit a User Experience Designer to join their team in Edinburgh or Bristol , Hybrid (60% of time in office). You will have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a dynamic and world-respected technology company within the exciting field of robotics, with clear development, training and career progression opportunities provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking company with an international client base. Benefits We are proud to have and promote a healthy work-life balance in a casual working environment. Some of the benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus and shared employee / employer Generous holiday entitlement and option to buy additional holidays after 1 year of service. Travel compensation scheme Clear development, training and career progression opportunities Flexible Working Policy Opportunities to travel to great locations worldwide to work with robots External, online training courses and in-house training Offices in the centre of Edinburgh or in Bristol, two great cities to live and work Free access to a gymnasium (Edinburgh)/Fitness Sessions (Bristol)/Table Tennis (Bristol) On-site parking (Edinburgh) Enhanced family friendly policies Showers, lockers, swipe access internal bike store (Edinburgh) Travel season ticket loan Annual company day out Save money on your commute as SeeByte participates in the Cycle to Work Scheme and Travel season ticket loan. SeeByte also supports an EV leasing scheme. Main Purpose of the Role You will work as part of SeeBytes UX team to deliver the user experience of our software solutions. You will help shape the next generation of our workflows and user interfaces. You will interact with a wide range of people within UX, commercial, product, and engineering, as well as with external clients and end users. You will advocate for the end user at every stage of the design process and ensure their needs are met through the solutions you design. Key Responsibilities of the role: Design workflows and user interfaces for SeeBytes software solutions that meet the end users needs in an efficient and intuitive manner Engage with end users and customers through workshops, interviews, and in-situ observations to understand their needs and translate these into requirements and designs Work with engineering teams to communicate your designs, review implementations, tailor solutions, and suggest improvements Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications A degree in UX, Design, HCI, Computer Science with a UX focus, or similar Demonstrable skills in designing workflows and user interfaces for specialised, complex domains Experience working within, and contributing to, existing design systems, such as Material Design Proficient with UX design tools, such as Adobe XD, Figma, Axure RP, or Sketch Experience collaborating with UI engineers to see a design through to realisation Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with external partners, clients, and end users Capability to break down and plan tasks required to realise a design goal Experience carrying out discovery research, defining user stories, and translating findings into design requirements Experience carrying out user evaluations and recommending improvements to designs or implementations Willingness to travel, internal to the UK and abroad, to support on-site client workshops, demonstrations and training, usually up to 2-3 times per year Desirable Experience UX design for commercial desktop software applications, particularly in specialised domains UI implementation skills, particularly using C# and WPF A background or particular interest in user research or usability evaluation Behaviours that make you brilliant for this role You have a strong eye for detail and can design innovative, tailored solutions, but you also understand the value of consistency and can design to internal and external frameworks. You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams. You use your design skills to explain complex issues. You like variation and dont mind working on more than one project at a time. You are passionate about UX and willingly share your knowledge, support others, and advocate for UX thinking within the company and our customer base. You are passionate about learning and growth and are motivated to expand your skills, ask questions, and engage actively in your development. Apply Please note that due to the holiday break, applications will be reviewed upon our return in early 2026 To apply please send a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter As an inclusive employer, SeeByte aims to build diverse teams by encouraging applications from a wide range of individuals. Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term UK Nationals must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national). All offers of employment will be conditional to a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) process and may require further SC (SC) once employed. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance via the United Kingdom Security Vetting website As part of this process, SeeByte collects Personal Data as defined under UK GDPR including proof of identity, nationality and immigration status, right to work in the UK, employment and/or academic references and Basic Disclosure information for unspent criminal convictions. 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Created: 2025-12-13