UX Designer - The British Museum｜Meet.jobs

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the re-design of the website for the UK’s top tourist attraction, in line with the British Museum’s recently launched Digital Strategy which is designed to increase the Museum’s reach, build a data-centric relationship with our audience, and develop new revenue streams.

As a UX Designer, you will perform UX analyses of the website, working closely with stakeholders in key business areas. This is a vital role in ensuring that the website meets its targets by generating revenue, streamlining internal processes and providing enjoyable experiences for visitors.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, in interaction design/UX design/product design or a related discipline, and will possess a web design/development qualification. With experience of designing public facing websites and strong knowledge of UX methodologies, you will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch and other design packages.

We are looking for an excellent communicator who is able to brief and manage the work of external agencies and freelancers to ensure timely delivery of work, whilst prioritising your workload effectively and to agreed deadlines. You will uphold a professional manner at all times and will be able to represent the Museum and its goals to external partners.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6.5 million visitors in 2014, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Membership of the civil service pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participate in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Child care voucher scheme
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please follow the “Apply now” link below where you will be directed to complete your application.

Closing date: 21st July 2016, Midday