Job Description

About Springer Nature GroupSpringer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup - UX DesignerAbout Springer Nature Group
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.About Us
At Springer Production Technology we are responsible for the tools needed for publishing, working in close collaboration with our users to constantly test and improve the complex processes involved. Being part of Emerging Technology, we actively investigate how new technical opportunities like AI can help our users in their daily work. The members of our UX team are stationed across Europe and Asia. The global community spans Beijing, Berlin, Dordrecht, Heidelberg, Lisbon, London, Madrid, New York, Pune and more. We work in collaborative, multi-disciplinary delivery teams, developing digital products and services that aim to exceed user expectations and anticipate their needs.The work is interesting and meaningful. Our culture is collaborative and friendly. Weencourage and support growth, both personal and professional.This is a terrific opportunity for friendly, inquisitive people who want to get involved in ourwork, who love to learn, who will embrace and develop our culture, and help make Production Technology a place where people and ideas can thrive.We are intentionally looking to create teams that are diverse and inclusive. Diversity is themix of culture, background, experience and personality that we all bring; inclusion is gettingthe mix to work better together. We want every member of our teams to contribute to ourcommon goals while respecting each other\'s skills, knowledge and needs.About the role:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior UX Designer to join our design team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for understanding user needs. As a Junior UX Designer, you will work closely with our UX Researcher in Pune to create engaging and effective user experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to meaningful projects. The job is based in our Pune hub, with the members of our UX team stationed across Europe and Asia. We offer hybrid working - from the office 3 days per week.What you\'ll be doingYou will be a champion for the customer, creating experiences that align with the goals and vision of Springer Nature Production Technology, and deliver user-centred design solutions.Within 3 monthsGet settled:

• Learn about the Springer Nature group, the Production Technology department and the various domains.
• Understand the Production domain, meet stakeholders and grasp the background and

context of various projects.

• Begin to work with the UX Lead and UX Researcher and get to know your design peers/community.
• Research - Familiarise yourself with what has been done till date, gathering the

context and history of it.

• Design - Familiarise yourself with the existing processes and make contributions were

possible.Within 6 monthsBe involved:

• Design - Work with the UX Researcher and project teams, to plan and conduct continuous discovery, transforming ideas and findings to mock-ups and prototypes.
• Deliver - Move your designs to development. Collaborate with developers. Facilitate the process of delivery, prioritization, reviews and critique.
• Collaborating regularly with the UX designers, UX Researcher and UI developers.
• Take the lead on UX Design within your projects, provide design direction.
• Actively participate in the UX community.

6 months +Make an impact:

• You have a clear picture of the Production landscape and know where there are gaps and assumptions lie. You know the relative risk and potential effort of each that is clearly laid out in a plan for the foreseeable future.

• Be involved in strategy planning sessions that help shape the products and their direction, by being the voice of, and expert on the user, through your design and research work.
• Be proactive within your team, with the wider UX community and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with UX Researcher: Work closely with the UX Researcher to understand user needs, pain points, and behaviours through various research methods including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Design and Prototyping: Create wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes that effectively communicate design ideas. Use UX design tools such as

. * User-Cantered Design: Apply user-centred design principles to develop intuitive and accessible interfaces that meet user needs and business objectives.

• Iterative Design Process: Participate in design reviews and iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and usability testing.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and other designers to ensure cohesive and consistent user experiences across all products.
• Stay Current: Keep up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually enhance design skills and knowledge.
• Documentation: Assist in creating and maintaining design documentation, including design specifications, style guides, and user flows.

Qualifications:

• You have 3+ years of UX Design experience in a mid-level capacity with at least 1 year of experience in UX Design on a task heavy related application, including internships or freelance work.
• You have a design portfolio (website or PDF) demonstrating critical thinking, analysis and sound decision-making as well as diverse UX methods and techniques.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar. Basic understanding of HTML/CSS is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design process and examples of wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly.

About you

• You have Strong problem-solving skills and a user-centric mindset.
• You have experience working with stakeholders and non-designers and have an empathetic, articulate and open communication style.
• You enjoy getting involved with every stage of the UX lifecycle.
• You have experience working with stakeholders and non-designers and have an empathetic, articulate and open communication style.
• You can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• You like working in a collaborative (remote and in-person) team, where there is collective ownership of the product.
• You know your strengths and recognise opportunities to learn and improve.

Having a good command of English is important; collaboration is important in our day today work, so being able to communicate your ideas and understand others\' is key.For all roles in all locations, we offer a competitive, industry-benchmarked salary.To find out more about the package provided at each location, please visit https://careers.springernature.com/At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work hereIf you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit

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