UX Designer II
Are you passionate about designing intuitive digital experiences and eager to make an impact in a collaborative, research-driven team?
Do you thrive on solving real user problems and want to grow your skills in UX, accessibility, and emerging technologies like AI?
About the team:
The Research Data Platform (RDP) as the data layer behind products like Scopus and SciVal, handling data feeds from external partners, transforming and enriching them, and making them available for consumption by various Elsevier products.
About the role:
A UX Designer II contributes to defining customer interactions for our products. She/he executes design work within an established strategy and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centred solutions.
Responsibilities:Customer (or User) Focus- Collaborates with UX Research to better understand user needs and behaviors.
- Applies user insights to inform design decisions
- Understands how their work contributes to improving customer satisfaction
- Stays aware of relevant market and product developments to inform design context
- Works with product, engineering, and design stakeholders to explore solutions.
- Uses data and research insights to inform ideas and design directions.
- Proposes design solutions to defined problems.
- Seeks feedback and input from team members to improve outcomes.
- Creates user experience deliverables such as wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
- Applies established design systems and UCD practices in their work.
- Collaborates with UX Research on usability testing and incorporates findings.
- Demonstrates solid interaction design skills and attention to detail.
- Clearly communicates design rationale and decisions.
• Uses available data and research insights to inform design decisions.
• Supports the identification of metrics to evaluate design effectiveness.
• Participates in usability testing and iterates designs based on findings.
• Identifies where additional research or data may be helpful.
- Has a working understanding of the organisation’s technology and platform constraints
- Designs appropriately for different platforms and devices
- Uses design tools (e.g. Figma) proficiently
- Collaborates effectively with engineering teams
- Prepares and communicates design specifications for development
Competencies
Personal CapabilityPractices Self-Development
• Actively seeks and applies feedback to improve performance
• Builds skills in core UX competencies
• Demonstrates awareness of strengths and development areas
Solves Problems and Analyses Issues
• Gathers relevant information to support problem-solving
• Identifies issues and contributes to practical solutions
• Manages day-to-day design tasks with appropriate guidance
Innovates
• Contributes ideas in team discussions and brainstorming sessions
• Explores new approaches within their work
• Experiments and learns through iteration
Communicates Effectively
• Shares ideas and design decisions clearly
• Listens actively and engages in constructive discussions
• Contributes to team presentations when needed
Collaboration and Teamwork
• Works collaboratively with team members and stakeholders
• Seeks input and incorporates feedback
• Supports a positive and inclusive team environment
Builds Relationships
• Develops effective working relationships within and across teams
• Works cooperatively to deliver outcomes
• Handles challenges constructively and professionally
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Flexible working
Coverage by the Company’s pension and insurance scheme after 3 months of employment
Discounted Health Insurance Membership
The option of employer paid internet services
Generous leave types
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer.
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to Well Being & Employee Assistance Programs
RECARES days, giving you 2 days per annum to support the charities and causes that matter to you.
Access to employee offers and discounts.
Additional office location benefits
About Elsevier:
Working in technology at Elsevier means your work truly matters — it helps shape the future of academic research and healthcare. As a UX Designer, you’ll see the real-world impact of your design decisions in the lives of researchers, faculty, and administrators. Whether you're crafting user journeys, conducting research, or collaborating across teams, your contributions will help drive innovation and accessibility.
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
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