Experience Design Consultant (Mid-weight)
Experience Design Consultant (Mid-weight)
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About the role
Kinneir Dufort (KD) is a world-class user-centred innovation and product development consultancy specialising in the medical and consumer health sectors. As part of the SteriPack group we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe the USA and Asia alongside additional design and product development teams in New Jersey and Colorado.
Were looking for a creative and curious Experience Designer to craft intuitive digital products through user-centred design. Youll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design user flows wireframes prototypes and interfaces using tools like Figma and Miro. From research and testing to workshops and concept development youll help shape engaging user experiences for our clients.
Youll learn from senior designers support junior colleagues and contribute to business development: growing your skills in a dynamic passionate design team.
We feel this is a full-time role however we are open to applications from candidates who wish to work part-time. If you are interested in the role and would like to discuss flexible working please reach out to us using the contact details below.
About you
You may will have a few years experience designing digital interfaces in either a healthcare start-up or UX design agency and are looking for a new environment and challenges that will help you develop and build your UX and interface design skills.
Youll be willing to engage with complex design problems deliver top-quality work and collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team while focusing on excellent client care.
Job requirements
Your skills and experience
Ultimately your design approach willingness to learn attitude and how you approach working with clients are what is important to us. We offer a premier service to our clients and take great pride and care in the designs we create and the process of discovering them.
Whilst you do not need to meet all of these points please ensure you meet the majority of them before making an application:
Demonstrable experience working in a similar professional environment and an undergraduate degree level or equivalent training/ experience.
Proficiency using modern tools like Figma and a good understanding of interaction design.
Experience in defining and working with product requirements.
Understanding of or experience with information architecture and other UX methods.
Designing usable and effective workflows for complex and safety-critical use cases.
Experience translating user needs into functional wireframes and prototypes.
A curious mindset driven by insights and an eye for detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
A drive to learn and grow especially in a consultancy environment.
Experience in user research accessibility or service design is a bonus but not required.
The salary for this role is up to 45000 per annum.
Why work with us
KD offers interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers taking into account the role needs of the individual and the team. We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team.
We offer:
Performance-related company-wide bonus.
Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (MonThu 9:30am12:00pm & 2:00pm4:00pm; Fri 9:30am12:00pm).
Private healthcare for you and your family.
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Matched contributory pension scheme.
25 days of annual leave plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.
Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.
Death in service (x4 gross salary).
Training and development opportunities including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.
A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company-wide meeting.
Free breakfast every Wednesday monthly team lunches and plenty of opportunities to socialise including team-organised activities summer and Christmas parties and more.
About us
KD is based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs a design studio usability suites and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops were just a short walk from Park Street the Harbourside and St. Nicks Markets.
We are proud of our values:
Find a way
Pull together
Care
Our diverse multidisciplinary team spans research design human factors engineering prototyping manufacturing and beyond. Together we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups with a particular focus on medical devices drug delivery orthopaedics and diagnostics.
Do we sound like a good match for you
If youd like to discuss the role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to make your application wed love to hear from you. If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first then get in touch via .
Please note the deadline for this vacancy is 23rd July although we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we have a high level of applications. We look forward to hearing from you!
At KD we believe that designing for people means including all people starting with the team behind the work. Our human-centred design ethos is rooted in empathy and our values pull together find a way and care guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for.
We know that different perspectives lead to better ideas stronger collaboration and more meaningful outcomes. If you meet the skills and experience for this role we welcome your application whatever your background identity or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful people-first design.
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