UX Designer

User experience designer role at Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited, focusing on user-centred designs for public sector clients.

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

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

Key Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in visual and interaction design
• 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

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