OverviewMethods Manchester, England, United KingdomThis range is provided by Methods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeMethods Business and Digital Technology LimitedMethods 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.RequirementsJob 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 guidelinesIdentifying, developing and using best practice and standards to design services consistent with the rest of government or our client organisationsCollaborating within a multidisciplinary team by sharing design work, and participating in researchAdvocate for user needs, crafting accessible and responsive servicesCreate wireframes and prototypes to test and refine ideas based on user feedbackMap user journeys and visualise design challenges collaborativelyEngage in and contribute to the design community within Methods and across government and client entitiesPursue continuous learning to enhance skills and knowledge in digital designEssential skills and experience:Strong communication skills, capable of presenting ideas clearlyProficient in visual and interaction design, creating user-friendly interfacesExperience with prototyping, user research, and evidence-based design decision-makingFamiliarity with HTML, CSS, and responsive design principlesKnowledge of coding interactive prototypesExperience working with tools such as Figma, Miro, Github, NotionExperience working in an agile development environmentFamiliarity with the GDS/GOV.UK style guide and service design standardUnderstanding of accessibility standards and designing for diverse user needsQualifications:Relevant industry experience in digital or interaction designThis 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 Gov.UK. 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.BenefitsMethods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.By joining us you can expectAutonomy to develop and grow your skills and experienceBe part of exciting project work that is making a difference in societyStrong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadershipA supportive and collaborative environmentDevelopment - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and trainingWellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programmeFlexible Working - including home working and part timeSocial - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causesTime Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each yearVolunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisationPension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contributionDiscretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performanceLife Assurance - of 4 times base salaryPrivate 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 PayTravel - season ticket loan, cycle to work schemeFor a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionDesignIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Methods by 2xUser Interaction Designer - UK Hydrographic Office - HEOManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoAltrincham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoAltrincham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoGreater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoDaresbury, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGreater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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