UX Designer

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe exceptional customer experiences are born from a deep understanding of user needs, powered by insightful data, and brought to life through thoughtful design. Our Experience Design & Research team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary group of Industrial Designers, UX/CX Designers, User Researchers, and Human Factors practitioners. We are at the forefront of understanding our users and translating those insights into impactful products and services. Now, as we embrace the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence, we're excited to expand our team with creative minds who can help us redefine what's possible. Job Description As an Associate UX Designer, you will be a key contributor to our design team in Edinburgh. This role is a hands-on blend of user-centered design, prototyping, and foundational user research. It's a perfect opportunity for an early-career design professional or graduate who is passionate about creating intuitive experiences, learning from senior mentors, and growing their skill set within a dynamic product design environment. What You'll Do Deliver User-Centered Designs: Work closely with developers, Product Managers, and senior designers across teams to deliver user-friendly wireframes, user flows, and interface designs based on UX research. Support Design Strategy: Assist in translating user feedback and project goals into actionable design solutions that address user needs. Participate in Discovery: Support user research sessions, usability testing, and workshops to gather user insights and help analyze feedback. Prototype & Iterate: Rapidly turn concepts into interactive prototypes using modern design tools, iterating based on feedback from team members and users. Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with cross-functional team members in Product, Engineering, and Research to understand technical constraints and user needs. Communicate Design Rationale: Clearly present your design concepts and underlying decisions during team reviews and design critiques. Elevate Our Practice: Continuously refine and improve our team's design processes, methodologies, and collaborative practices. Basic Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Design, Psychology, Computer Science (with a focus on AI/HCI), or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Previous experience in UX/UI design, product design, or a related field (internship experience included). A portfolio demonstrating user-centered design processes, wireframes, visual design, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar prototyping applications. Understanding of core user-centered design principles, wireframing, and basic usability research methods. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills (verbal, written, and visual), with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling narratives. Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools to rapidly visualize and test ideas. What Sets You Apart (Preferred Qualifications) A foundational understanding of core AI concepts (e.g., Machine Learning, NLP, Generative AI), including their capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations. Experience using AI tools to rapidly prototype experiences or visualize complex data. A passion for speculative design and exploring novel applications of emerging AI to envision future user experiences. Comfort navigating ambiguity and a proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type New Grad Referral Payment Plan Yes Company Motorola Solutions UK Limited EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.