Senior UX Designer

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Senior UX Designer

Company: Elekta

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: User Experience (UX) Design / Product Design

Date Posted: 2026-06-23

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level (4+ years)

Remote Status: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day WFH)

🚀 Role Summary

• Lead the end-to-end user experience (UX) design for critical Elekta software products, focusing on Treatment Planning Systems (TPS) and Oncology Information Systems (OIS).

• Translate complex user insights, derived from primary and secondary research, into intuitive and safe user journeys, workflows, and interaction models.

• Develop mid- to low-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes using industry-standard tools like Figma to effectively communicate design solutions.

• Drive the validation of designs through rigorous usability testing and iterative feedback loops, ensuring a user-centered approach.

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Engineering teams to influence product direction, deliver high-quality solutions, and contribute to a robust design system.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role requires a proactive Senior UX Designer who can not only execute on design tasks but also influence product strategy and foster a strong design culture within a healthcare technology environment. The emphasis on TPS and OIS suggests a need for understanding complex clinical workflows and regulatory considerations.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Own the complete UX design lifecycle for one or more core Elekta software products, including Treatment Planning Systems (TPS) and/or Oncology Information Systems (OIS).

• Apply user insights gained from diverse research methodologies (primary and secondary) to drive informed and impactful design decisions.

• Design, refine, and iterate on user journeys, detailed workflows, and interactive models to enhance overall usability, operational efficiency, and patient safety within clinical settings.

• Create and present mid- to low-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma to clearly articulate design concepts and solutions.

• Conduct and analyze results from usability testing sessions, incorporating feedback to iteratively improve designs throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Define, track, and report on key UX quality metrics, utilizing data to demonstrate design effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

• Actively partner with Product Managers and Engineering teams to align on product roadmaps, contribute innovative design ideas, and champion user needs.

• Facilitate productive design workshops and reviews, articulate design rationale persuasively, and contribute to the evolution of the company's design system and a positive peer feedback culture.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a need for a designer who can manage multiple complex projects, balance user needs with technical constraints, and champion design best practices within cross-functional teams. The focus on "safety" implies a need for meticulous design and thorough validation.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, Human Factors, or a closely related field.

• A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is considered a plus. Experience:

• A minimum of 4+ years of dedicated, hands-on UX design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing product design rather than purely visual or graphic design.

• Proven experience designing complex products that cater to multiple, distinct user groups and their unique needs.

• Experience in desktop software design is essential; experience with mobile application design is beneficial.

• Demonstrated experience in iterative design processes, user research methodologies, and conducting effective usability testing. Required Skills:

• Expertise in core UX design artifacts, including user journeys, detailed workflows, and interactive prototypes.

• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools, particularly Figma.

• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

• Experience with iterative design and user research techniques.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

• Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback and integrate it into design improvements. Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Miro and FigJam.

• Background in Human Factors engineering or applying its principles to product design.

• Experience in the healthcare technology sector, specifically with medical devices or clinical software.

• Understanding of the specific challenges and requirements within Treatment Planning Systems (TPS) or Oncology Information Systems (OIS).

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