From the desk of Account Manager Harriet Sanders (harriet.sanders@chrysalisrecruitment.com)



This client is an award winning IT and telecommunication organisation, which boasts a group consisting of 8 market leading brands across the UK. The company employs near to 3,000 employees nationwide and services both residential and business customers from independent companies to multinational corporations.


The company is currently looking for a UX architect to join its Creative Team. The team currently has 12 individuals within the creative department, which consists of a variety of print and web designers and one UX designer. The company has seen continued success over the last financial year and as a result of this need more talented individuals to help with new projects and to develop the team further.


The UX Architect position will be key to driving the team forward. The company is hoping to find someone who has the ability to make an impact on the rest of the team and whose expertise will filter through to the more junior members having a real impact on the quality and approach to work throughout the team.


The purpose of the UX Architect is to research, design and develop websites, micro-sites, landing pages, emails and other digital marketing assets focussing on business objectives and adherence to user requirements and brand guidelines. As UX Architect, you will provide creative leadership to internal and external clients to help develop brand stories, content plans and visual assets. It will be your responsibility to manage the design of response websites, mobile sites and micro-sites through pre-production including the development of information architecture, wire framing, prototyping and concept design through to development



Leadership qualities:



Ability to provide creative leadership to internal and external clients

Ability to develop creative briefs and create technical specifications

Management of client and team relationships through exceptional communication skills



Technical skills:



Expert understanding of W3C standards for XHTML/HTML and CSS

Good understanding of HTML5 and CSS3

Expert understanding of PHP / MYSQL and JavaScript frameworks

Expert knowledge of browser compatibility issues

Proven experience of coding browser compliant sites

Complete understanding of W3C accessibility standards

Complete portfolio of design and development examples

Experience of designing and developing for Smartphone’s and tablet devices

Knowledge of Ajax and JavaScript


The client is a hugely successful business which is recognised as an Investor in People. They have a stable and supportive management structure. They provide exceptional training and personal development opportunities. They offer up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, healthcare, childcare vouchers, bike to work scheme, travel and health insurance, annual company bonus scheme, personal performance bonus, company share scheme and home working.

 If you are interested, get in touch with harriet.sanders@chrysalisrecruitment.com

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, gender or religious persuasion.