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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UX/UI Designer & Front End Developer - **Company:** Arc - **Location:** Belfast, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Adobe Creative Cloud, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Website Wireframe, Workflow Management Systems, Backend, Material UI, Information Technology, Figma, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Legacy Systems, User Administration - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2859576142-uxui-designer--front-end-developer ## About the Role We are looking for a creative, hands-on designer and developer who can move comfortably between customer discovery, interface design and front-end delivery. * A degree in Computer Science, Digital Design, User Experience, Software Engineering or a related discipline. * At least five years' experience in UX/UI design, product design, front-end development or a comparable role. * A strong portfolio demonstrating both UX/UI design and front-end engineering capability. * Commercial experience designing and developing modern web applications. * Advanced proficiency in Figma, wireframing, prototyping and interface design, plus experience with Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools. * Experience creating and maintaining design systems and reusable component libraries. * Experience integrating front-end applications with APIs and backend services, with an understanding of .NET architecture and API-driven applications. * Practical knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards and usability best practice. * Experience working in Agile delivery teams and collaborating with Product Managers across the product lifecycle. It would be an advantage if you also have * A postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, UX Design or a related discipline. * Experience with Azure-hosted applications, Azure DevOps or GitHub. * Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences or another regulated industry. * Experience designing AI-enabled products and digital workflows. * Experience migrating legacy systems to modern front-end architectures. * Experience facilitating customer workshops, product discovery and usability sessions. ## Description To play a leading role in the design, development and continuous improvement of ARC's digital platforms, ensuring customers benefit from intuitive, accessible and high-performing user experiences. The postholder will combine UX/UI expertise with front-end engineering capability, translating customer needs and business requirements into scalable digital solutions. As ARC's subject matter expert for user experience, accessibility, design systems and front-end standards, the UX/UI Designer & Front-End Developer will lead the development and governance of the Design System, ensuring consistency, usability and scalability across current and future products. Working closely with Product, Engineering and AI teams, the role will help shape the future evolution of ARC's Digital Solutions and wider technology solutions, * Lead user research activities through interviews, workshops, surveys, usability testing and customer-feedback analysis. * Create user journeys, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes and polished interface designs. * Own and evolve the Design System, establishing consistent, accessible and scalable UI standards. * Translate complex customer and business needs into intuitive product experiences that deliver measurable value. * Build responsive, maintainable and production-ready front-end solutions using modern web technologies. * Develop reusable UI components and support the modernisation of ARC Digital Product Portfolio and future digital platforms. * Collaborate throughout the software development lifecycle with Product Managers, Software Engineers, AI Engineers and Test Engineers. * Design clear experiences for AI-enabled workflows, intelligent automation and emerging product capabilities. * Champion design thinking, usability, accessibility and continuous improvement across ARC. ## Related Videos - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Bridging the Gap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/794-bridging-the-gap) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)