UX/UI Designer, University of Leeds

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you looking for a role to contribute to Global Change? Are you interested in utilising your UX/UI design knowledge and skills in a diverse development function? Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual with a desire to be part of a team delivering high quality IT services? 

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

Using a combination different design technologies (for example Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch) you will be part of a team developing and supporting the Leeds Design System. You will contribute to the development of new and existing key core services used by a range of business stakeholders, working closely with business change and IT change professionals to ensure systems are fit for purpose and meet strategic and user requirements. You will utilise skills, knowledge and experience gained through working in a digital design role to design user interfaces for web applications. You will work effectively, aligned to the development lifecycle ensuring effective communication and consultation with stakeholders and customers in designing fit for purpose solutions.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa . For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent 

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Amanda Lassu, Operations Manager

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 12 Feb 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum