Senior UX Designer

Senior UX Designer - Zurich - Long Term Contract

We are working with a leading European technology group, supporting a major programme of work within mission‑critical systems. With significant recent growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking for a Senior UX Designer who can thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment - someone confident in leading UX / UI projects while navigating stakeholder discussions at all levels.

This role requires both technical skill in UX and graphic design, as well as the personal resilience to handle high‑pressure situations and manage complex project dynamics.

• Lead UX design for high‑performance applications, including virtual control interfaces and next‑generation user systems.
• Create precision user interfaces for real‑time operational software (e.g., tactical displays, AR overlays, advanced command systems).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design architects, strategists, and engineers.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and drive solutions across multiple levels of the business.
• Combine UX expertise with a strong graphic design foundation (typography, layout, UI architecture).
• Champion iterative design through user testing, feedback loops, and performance evaluations.

• Complex control software interfaces, including multi‑screen and navigation systems.
• Augmented reality display solutions with advanced layering and transparency features.
• Hybrid software platforms blending industrial design, simulation, and control systems.
• Long‑term projects (minimum 2 years), with scope for sustained involvement.

• Experienced UX Designer with solid graphic design skills.
• Proven ability to lead UX / UI projects from concept to delivery.
• Resilient and solutions‑oriented, with the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
• Eligible to work in Switzerland or holding an EU passport / permit.
• Experience with mission‑critical, defence, aerospace, or complex engineering systems is an advantage.

• Be part of projects that sit at the cutting edge of technology and innovation.
• Work on highly technical challenges with tangible real‑world applications.
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to influence and shape performance‑critical systems used globally.

To apply for this Senior UX Designer role, please send your CV or call Ric Marshall at Oliver James for more information.