UX Designer

Summary

Join Methods, a leading IT services consultancy, as a User Experience (UX) Designer and play a pivotal role in creating user-centered designs for public and private sector clients. You will develop and implement design practices, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, advocate for user needs, and create wireframes and prototypes. The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in visual and interaction design, experience with user research, and familiarity with relevant design tools and standards. Methods offers a hybrid work model, a supportive environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, pension, bonus, life assurance, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities. This position requires or will facilitate security clearance. The role offers autonomy, exciting project work, and a collaborative atmosphere.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting ideas clearly
• Proficient in visual and interaction design, creating user-friendly interfaces
• Experience with prototyping, user research, and evidence-based design decision-making
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles
• Knowledge of coding interactive prototypes
• Experience working with tools such as Figma, Miro, Github, Notion
• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Familiarity with the GDS/GOV.UK style guide and service design standard
• Understanding of accessibility standards and designing for diverse user needs
• Relevant industry experience in digital or interaction design

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design practices and standards consistent with government or client guidelines
• Identifying, developing and using best practice and standards to design services consistent with the rest of government or our client organisations
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team by sharing design work, and participating in research
• Advocate for user needs, crafting accessible and responsive services
• Create wireframes and prototypes to test and refine ideas based on user feedback
• Map user journeys and visualise design challenges collaboratively
• Engage in and contribute to the design community within Methods and across government and client entities
• Pursue continuous learning to enhance skills and knowledge in digital design

Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working – including home working and part time
• Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
• Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Discretionary Company Bonus – based on company and individual performance
• Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme