Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited is looking for a UX Designer to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in crafting user-centred designs that resonate with audiences and adhere to government standards. Your work will champion simplicity, accessibility, and effectiveness, all grounded in evidence-based research and organisational goals. We believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement design practices and standards consistent with government or client guidelines.
- Identify, develop and apply best practice and standards to design services consistent with the rest of government or our 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
- Must have or be willing to go through Security Clearance.
Technical Stack
- Figma, Miro, Github, Notion
- HTML, CSS
Team & Environment
You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and engage in design communities within Methods and across government and client entities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: £42,000 - £52,000 per annum plus a discretionary company bonus.
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience.
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society.
- A supportive, collaborative, and fun environment.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, management development programmes, and training.
- 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
- Flexible Working including home working and part time.
- Social events, office parties, and commitment to charitable causes.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days.
- 2 paid days per year to volunteer.
- Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution.
- Life Assurance of 4 times base salary.
- Non-contributory Private Medical Insurance and Worldwide Travel Insurance for you, your spouse, and dependants.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Travel benefits including a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in the UK.
Methods is an equal opportunity employer.
