UX Designer

Summary

Join Amber Labs, a cutting-edge technology consultancy, as a UX Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of digital products and services within the public sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create accessible and user-friendly services. You will define UX strategy, conduct user research, create designs, and ensure alignment with GOV.UK principles. This remote, full-time or contract position requires proven UX design experience and familiarity with government design guidelines. Amber Labs offers a flexible work environment, private medical insurance, a company pension plan, generous annual leave, and access to employee rewards and wellness resources.

Requirements

• Government Experience
• GDS Assessment Experience
• Gov.UK Design Guidance
• Proven UX Design Experience
• Collaboration & Communication
• Tool Proficiency

Responsibilities

• Help your team define the user experience strategy for various products and services
• Work with stakeholders to ensure that designs meet both user needs and business objectives
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design ideas
• Collaborate with the research team to plan, conduct, and analyse user research and usability testing
• Use insights from user research to inform design decisions and improve user experience
• Lead or participate in review sessions to discuss the progress of projects and recommend improvements
• Work closely with developers and other team members to ensure that designs are implemented accurately and effectively
• Write clear design specifications, guidelines, and documentation for the development team
• Ensure that designs are aligned with GOV.UK design principles and adhere to best practices in accessibility and usability
• Build prototypes and drafts to communicate your design ideas and iterate based on feedback
• Develop solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
• Identify design problems and propose solutions to improve the overall user experience
• Contribute to internal design reviews and take part in discussions to improve processes and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with front-end technologies or development tools
• Understanding of GDS Service Standards and Digital Services Playbook
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices (WCAG, ARIA)
• Understanding of Heroku

Benefits

• Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes
• Receive private medical insurance through Aviva
• Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources
• Participate in a generous employee referral program
• A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation
• Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac