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UX Designer
42000pa - 52000pa
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
Methods is a 100M IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based we apply our skills in transformation delivery and collaboration from across the Methods Group to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred safe and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies system integrators and software houses - with people technology and data at the heart of who we are we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients staff communities and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
Job Title: User experience designer (UX)
Location: Hybrid (Remote with UK travel required)
About Methods:
Our mission is to improve and safeguard public services. We apply digital tools and ways of working to ensure our public services are centred around citizens and communities. We partner with central and local government clients to support the successful delivery of digital and technology services working collaboratively to solve problems and support long term digital transformation.
At Methods we are not afraid of making mistakes; we aim to learn from them. We strive to create a supportive environment for colleagues and we also aim to have fun.
We have established communities of practice that you will be able to join that create a supportive internal environment alongside your client work.
We are growing our teams across the company and would love to talk to you about becoming a part of Methods.
Role overview:
As a User experience designer you will play a pivotal role in creating user-centred designs that resonate with our audience and align with government standards. Your designs will advocate for simplicity accessibility and effectiveness grounded in evidence-based research and organisational objectives.
Key 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 refi ne 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.
Essential skills and experience:
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/ style guide and service design standard
Understanding of accessibility standards and designing for diverse user needs.
Qualifications:
Relevant industry experience in digital or interaction design.
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect
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
Full-Time