Senior UX Designer
Korn Ferry
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Midjourney
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Axure
User-Centered Design
Generative AI
Figma
GPT
Job description
- Lead discovery initiatives to uncover user needs, market opportunities, and business constraints
- Define and apply Innovation Design methodologies (Design Thinking, Lean, etc.), including AI-augmented research and prototyping
- Partner with UX Researchers to design and execute mixed-method testing and validation plans
- Synthesize user, customer, and business insights into actionable design strategies
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops exploring Generative AI-enabled value propositions
- Present findings, risks, and recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders
- Advocate for user-centred design and responsible, ethical use of AI
- Mentor team members in innovation practices and emerging GenAI-powered workflows
Strategic & Creative Contribution
- Shape strategic direction for customer-facing products with an emphasis on AI-driven differentiation
- Challenge conventional thinking and promote experimentation in a structured, outcome-focused way
- Engage stakeholders through clear storytelling and strong design rationale
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in UX Design, Innovation Design, or similar roles
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional, time-bound innovation projects
- Strong portfolio with relevant case studies demonstrating discovery-to-validation workflows
- Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Axure
- Exposure to Generative AI in research, design, or prototyping workflows (preferred)
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
- Familiarity with Agile and user-centred design processes
Technical & AI Skills (Preferred)
- Understanding of Generative AI concepts and implications for UX
- Experience using general AI tools (eg, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Notebook-style tools)
- Familiarity with emerging AI-assisted design tools is a plus
Benefits & conditions
- Lead early-stage discovery and innovation projects focused on next-generation, AI-enabled digital experiences
- Balance speed and rigor by making informed, data-driven design decisions in ambiguous problem spaces
- Work within a large, global Innovation Design practice delivering high-impact solutions in health and education
About the company
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit our website