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UX Designer - Researcher - FR

Smals 🌍 Remote

Remote Full-time Senior

The role involves designing user-friendly interfaces and improving user experience for web and mobile applications through research and prototyping. Key duties include managing Design System governance, implementing Service Design principles, and ensuring accessibility standards are met.

Responsibilities

  • Design intuitive, mobile‑first interfaces for applications and websites
  • Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, focus groups, and usability testing
  • Plan and execute research methods, recruit participants, and synthesize findings
  • Create prototypes and high‑fidelity mock‑ups using Figma and Axure
  • Collaborate with analysts and developers to ensure implementations meet user requirements
  • Maintain graphic design consistency while adhering to accessibility guidelines
  • Build and govern a Design System for the organization
  • Contribute to Service Design initiatives, proposing user‑oriented solutions
  • Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams throughout project phases

Requirements

  • Master's degree in product development or related field
  • Minimum 5 years experience designing mobile and web interfaces
  • Strong analytical ability and creative talent
  • Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
  • Experience with user‑centered design methods and facilitation of interviews/workshops
  • Proficiency in Figma, Axure, and card‑sorting tools
  • Solid background in Service Design and its five core principles
  • Experience establishing Design System governance
  • Good knowledge of MS Office and Content Management Systems
  • Understanding of responsive design and WCAG 2.1 AA standards (preferred)
  • Familiarity with the public sector and social security domain (optional)
  • Fluent bilingual French/Dutch

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and extensive tele‑working policy
  • Competitive salary with additional benefits such as hospital insurance, supplementary pension plan, meal vouchers, eco‑vouchers
  • Mobility budget for company car, public transport reimbursement, or housing loan assistance
  • Access to internal and external training programs
  • Benefits platform offering discounts on fashion, electronics, travel, and vacations
  • Equal opportunity and pay equity commitment

Key Skills

User research Usability testing Service Design Design System governance Figma Axure RP Card‑sorting Wireframing Prototyping Responsive design WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility Adobe Creative Suite MS Office Content Management Systems Agile methodology Cross‑functional collaboration Stakeholder communication Presentation skills Critical thinking Problem solving Bilingual French/Dutch Empathy Stress resilience Creative ideation Iterative design User‑centered design Documentation Project planning Team mentorship

About Smals

The employer is a public‑sector ICT provider focused on delivering socially impactful digital solutions.

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