UX Designer

About This Role

This User Experience Designer role is crucial for creating user-centred designs that align with government standards and resonate with the audience. The designs will champion simplicity, accessibility, and effectiveness, all grounded in evidence-based research and organisational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design practices and standards consistent with government or client guidelines
• Identify, develop, and use best practice and standards to design services consistent with the rest of government or client organisations
• Collaborate 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

Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow 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
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible working, including home working and part time
• Office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• 2 paid days per year to volunteer in local communities or within a charity organisation
• Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• 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
• Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme

Important Details

• Schedule: flexible, including home working and part time

Other Conditions

• Security Clearance: required or willing to go through it

About the Company

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy established over 30 years ago and UK-based. It partners with central government departments and agencies to transform the public sector in the UK. Methods applies its skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.