Expert UX/UI Product Designer
Location: Brussels – 3 days/week on-site (South Station)
Languages: Active knowledge of Dutch, French, and English required
Seniority: Expert (10+ years)
Contract: Long-term engagement (2026–2027)
Sector: Federal Public Service / Government
Intro
A federal administration is looking for an Expert UX/UI Product Designer to join a large-scale digital transformation program. This role goes beyond strategy—it's a hands-on, design-heavy position where you will contribute directly to user research, design system evolution, UI component creation, and digital product development. You will collaborate with top-tier professionals in an agile, multilingual team building mission-critical applications.
Key Requirements
* 10+ years of hands-on experience in UX and UI design for large-scale applications (>50 screens, >500 users)
* Expertise in Figma, wireframing, and prototyping
* Deep experience with Design Thinking, Design Sprints, and Design Ops
* 5+ years of experience with:
* (Micro)interaction design
* Information architecture
* Design system management
* HTML, CSS, JavaScript
* WCAG integration & accessibility
* Qualitative and quantitative user research
* Working in large agile delivery teams
* Familiarity with Angular & TypeScript is a plus
* Academic degree (Bachelor or Master) from a recognized EU institution (mandatory)
Languages
* Dutch: active
* French: active
* English: active
Role & Responsibilities
As UX Designer
* Design user-centred digital products focused on usability and accessibility
* Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions
* Facilitate co-creation and feedback workshops
As UI Designer
* Build consistent, intuitive, and elegant interfaces in alignment with existing design systems and brand guidelines
* Apply WCAG standards and contribute to component consistency
As UX Architect
* Align user needs, product goals, and business requirements into a functional product structure
* Deliver complete wireframes and prototypes for complex workflows
As Researcher & Facilitator
* Conduct and analyze user research
* Lead workshops with stakeholders to define problems and co-create solutions
As Agile Team Member
* Actively participate in sprint planning, refinements, retrospectives, and demos
* Apply your technical expertise to ensure design feasibility and excellence
* Share design knowledge and promote best practices within the team
Work Context
* 3 days/week on-site required to maintain team spirit (Brussels, next to South Station)
* Long-term engagement until end of 2027
* Open to immediate termination or extension based on evaluation
* No pure advisory roles or 100% remote work—this is a deeply engaged, operational role
Interview Process
Selection includes a full interview on motivation, soft skills, hard skills, and language proficiency. Only candidates with 10+ years UX/UI hands-on experience will be considered.