UX Designer – Edinburgh, Hybrid
A leading space technology company is seeking a talented UX Designer to help shape the next generation of digital products in the space sector.
This is a hands-on role where your creativity and expertise will directly impact multiple interconnected products, ensuring intuitive, accessible, and visually engaging experiences for users worldwide.
What’s On Offer:
- Salary up to £45,000
- Hybrid working in Edinburgh
- 36 days’ annual leave
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Health cash plan, life assurance and enhanced sick pay
- Ongoing investment in learning, development and conferences
- A supportive, inclusive culture where your work directly impacts space missions
About The Role:
You will join a collaborative team, working closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers to translate user needs into seamless digital experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to influence design systems, refine user journeys, and maintain consistency across products while contributing to the company’s ambitious growth plans.
Key Responsibilities:
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Turn user research into actionable designs, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity interfaces.
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Apply UX best practices to solve complex design challenges across web and mobile platforms.
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Ensure all designs are accessible, responsive, and aligned with brand and product guidelines.
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Collaborate across teams, participating in workshops, design critiques, and project planning.
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Support development teams in bringing designs to life, ensuring high-quality execution.
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Help evolve design systems and maintain a cohesive experience across multiple products.
Skills & Experience:
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Proven UX experience
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Proficiency in tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite
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Strong understanding of accessibility and user-centred design principles.
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Experience conducting usability testing and applying findings to improve designs.
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Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and polished interfaces with minimal supervision.
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Experience contributing to design systems.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
If you’re passionate about creating outstanding digital experiences and want to contribute to a fast-growing space tech company, this is your chance to make an impact.
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.