Senior UX/UI Designer (F/M/X)

About us

Ascent is a design-led software, data and cloud business that specialises in advanced analytics and AI. We are an engineering business. We design, build and manage cloud-native products, solutions, platforms & experiences on Azure.

Our pan-European community of engineers, architects, data scientists and digital consultants helps customers take on challenges and opportunities, so they can do something new, or do existing things better.

From global insurance, pharma, healthcare and retail to smart home devices, space exploration and cricket - we get to work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses.

Your responsibilities

As our next Senior UX/UI Designer (F/M/X), you will play a key role in shaping the user experience and interface design of our cutting-edge digital products. Your mission will be to create seamless, user-centered designs across web, iOS, and Android, ensuring a visually appealing and intuitive user experience. You will work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to bring innovative design solutions to life.

• Craft intuitive, aesthetically appealing, and functional user interfaces that align with business goals and user needs
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using industry-leading design tools
• Create and maintain design systems to ensure consistency across products
• Facilitate UX/UI workshops with clients to gather insights and define user needs
• Conduct user research, usability tests, and data-driven design evaluations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate and refine designs based on user feedback and analytics
• Work on data-driven design solutions, including interactive dashboards for our Data Science projects
• Support Pre-Sales activities by providing UX expertise in Sales Calls and Pitch Presentations
• Estimate project scope, timelines, and effort for UX/UI work in collaboration with the business development team
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and methodologies, ensuring our designs remain modern and competitive
• Advocate for design thinking and usability best practices across teams

Skills and experience

• Several years of experience in UX/UI design, preferably in developing large-scale web and mobile applications for international clients
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI expertise, with a focus on well-structured, visually compelling interfaces
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture
• Experience with design systems, responsive design, and accessibility best practices
• Proficient in tools like Figma, Sketch, or similar
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
• Experience in designing interactive dashboards and data visualizations is a plus
• Ability to translate complex problems into intuitive design solutions
• Experience in Scoping, Estimates, Pre-Sales, Sales Calls, and Pitch Presentations
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with teams and clients
• Independent working style, with a proactive mindset and the ability to manage tasks autonomously
• Team player mentality, with a passion for knowledge sharing and constructive collaboration
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused work ethic
• Fluent in English (German skills are a plus, but not required)

What you get

• The chance to shape the UX/UI design process and influence key design decisions
• The opportunity to specialize in areas like design systems or user research
• A diverse and inclusive work environment that values creativity and innovation
• The chance to work with leading companies across key industries in Europe
• The opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge projects in Data, AI, and emerging technologies
• A competitive salary, starting at €4,300 gross per month (14 times per year, based on 38.5h/week, no all-in contract)—final compensation will be adjusted based on your qualifications and experience