About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

• staying customer-centric,
• inspiring dedication,
• persevering,
• growing by reflection

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Job Summary

Huawei London Research Centre is seeking an Innovative Experience Designer who is passionate about pioneering new user experiences and revolutionizing the way users interact with their devices. You will be instrumental in creating cutting-edge product prototypes and interactive designs that transcend traditional app experiences on Harmony OS NEXT, delivering smarter and more efficient solutions for our users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Innovation in User Experience Design.
• Conceptualize and develop groundbreaking prototypes that redefine interactions between users and AI agents.
• Challenge and disrupt traditional app interaction models to create more intelligent and efficient user experiences.
• Create interactive experiences that leverage the unique capabilities of Harmony OS NEXT.
• Ensure seamless integration across devices and platforms within the Huawei ecosystem.
• Collaborate with agencies and design schools.
• Work closely with engineers, product managers, and other designers to implement innovative solutions.
• Perform user studies to gather insights and validate design concepts.
  Stay Ahead of Industry Trends.
• Advocate for User-Centred Design.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification:

• Required:
  • Experience in Product Innovation and Interaction Design
  • Proven track record of designing innovative prototypes and interactive experiences.
  • Expertise in Human-AI Interaction
  • Deep understanding of designing for AI agents and integrating them seamlessly into user experiences.
  • Familiarity with conversational UI and intelligent assistant design.
  • Ability to quickly prototype and iterate design concepts.
  • Knowledge of operating system and ecosystem.
  • Experience in relevant areas.
  • Adept at user research and usability testing methodologies.
  • Excellent Communication and Collaboration Abilities.

• Desired:

• Master or PhD degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in experience design, product design, or a similar role.

What we offer 

• 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)
• Group Personal Pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Medical expense claim scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sports club and social events
• Additional time off for learning and development