Job Description

Reference: TQ2425_2141_456

Vacancy: 1

Job title: Lead Web Designer

Location: Leicester?

Job Purpose:?

TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and Solutions Company whose offerings span over a variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain, and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on a continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment.?

The Lead Web Designer is responsible for driving the visual design and user experience of web and digital interfaces. This role combines creative leadership, UX/UI expertise, and front-end design knowledge to deliver intuitive, visually appealing, and high-performing websites and digital experiences. The Lead Web Designer will mentor design teams, collaborate with developers and produc t owners, and ensure brand consistency across all digital platforms.

(Main Duties and Responsibilities):?

Lead the end-to-end design process for websites, landing pages, and digital interfaces--from concept to final delivery. Define and uphold design standards, brand guidelines, and user experience principles across all digital assets. Collaborate with marketing, development, and product teams to translate business goals into user-centered design solutions. Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to inform design decisions. Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using modern design tools. Ensure designs are optimized for responsiveness, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), and cross-browser compatibility. Oversee and mentor junior designers, providing feedback, design critiques, and career guidance. Work closely with developers to ensure seamless handoff of design assets and maintain design integrity during implementation. Stay current with emerging design trends, web technologies, and UX best practices.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed [The candidate must demonstrate these in all stages of assessment]?

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field. 6-10+ years of professional experience in web design, UI/UX design, or digital product design, including at least 2 years in leadership or mentoring capacity. Proven portfolio showcasing high-quality web and mobile design projects. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and modern web standards. Experience leading cross-functional design and development projects. The Lead Web Designer should have deep expertise across UI/UX design, visual design, and front-end fundamentals, including: Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or InVision for wireframing, prototyping, and UI design. Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite -- particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects for visual and motion design. Experience creating design systems and reusable UI component libraries. Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to effectively collaborate with developers. Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular (bonus). Knowledge of CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS) and responsive grid systems. Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA) and SEO-friendly design principles. Experience conducting user research, persona development, journey mapping, and information architecture. Ability to apply UX best practices to enhance usability and optimize conversions. Hands-on experience with usability testing and A/B testing tools (e.g., Hotjar, Optimizely, Maze). Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub) for design-developer collaboration. Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Trello, Slack, and Confluence. Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies for iterative design processes. Knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and heatmap tools for measuring design effectiveness. Ability to interpret analytics data to inform design improvements and A/B testing decisions.
Other Key skills:?

Good analytical and Problem-solving skills Good communication skills A thorough approach and Self starter Focus on quality and delivery Working together in teams. Leadership and effective decision making. Flexible Attitude Excellent customer service
Qualifications:? Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent.?

Salary: GBP 44000 to GBP 55000 per annum

Published Date: 03 November 2025

Closing Date: 02 December 2025

Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References?

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent [Part time and Fixed Term option is available]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 44,000.00-55,000.00 per year