UX/UI Designer

About Grind

Grind is a renowned London-based coffee company established in 2011. Having expanded from its Shoreditch location to multiple cafés, coffee trucks, and a modern coffee roastery, Grind serves millions of coffees annually across London and the UK. The company also offers coffee beans, compostable pods, and ready-to-drink cans available in supermarkets nationally and hotels globally. Grind is committed to sustainability through innovative eco-friendly products and practices, including the UK's first compostable coffee pods and carbon-free shipping. In 2023, they founded the Better Coffee Foundation charity, which has already reclaimed 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic in its inaugural year. Their thriving e-commerce platform incorporates a successful subscription model, supporting their ongoing growth.

Role Overview

The UX/UI Website Designer will play a key role within the Ecommerce team, tasked with crafting and refining an attractive, user-centric website that aligns with Grind's brand identity while enhancing user experience and sales performance. This position demands close collaboration with brand designers, developers, and marketing teams to ensure seamless brand integration and a smooth customer journey.

Responsibilities

• Design attractive and intuitive website interfaces consistent with brand guidelines.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for new site pages and functionalities using Figma.
• Collaborate with developers to implement responsive, cross-platform web designs.
• Assist the Ecommerce team with user research, A/B testing, and analyzing customer insights to drive design enhancements.
• Work alongside the Direct to Consumer (DTC) team and coordinate with Brand Design, Digital Marketing, CRM, and Ecommerce teams to maintain cohesive branding across digital campaigns.
• Optimize website layouts for desktop and mobile, prioritizing accessibility and performance.
• Champion UX/UI best practices throughout the site.

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated experience in UX/UI design, preferably within e-commerce environments.
• Proficiency with design platforms such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Solid grasp of responsive design, usability principles, and accessibility standards.
• Experience collaborating with web developers and marketing professionals.
• Business acumen with an understanding of e-commerce operations and goals.
• Strong portfolio exhibiting effective visual designs and successful UX projects.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Shopify, start-up dynamics, subscription models, or other e-commerce platforms.

Diversity and Inclusion

Grind is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, color, nationality, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability. Accommodations can be provided upon request to support candidates during the interview process.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range between £45,000 and £50,000.
• Additional holiday entitlement: an extra day added for each year of service, up to 3 days.
• Access to mental health support programs.
• Referral bonuses for successful new hire recommendations.
• Up to 50% discount on Grind's retail products purchased online.
• 50% discount on food and drinks at Grind locations plus two complimentary barista-made coffees daily.
• Engagement in regular team social events and availability of healthy breakfasts and snacks at the office.
• Discounts extended to family and friends.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits when eligible.