Interaction Designer

Accenture; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture seeks an Interaction Designer in North East England to create high-quality user-centered designs for digital products. The successful candidate will collaborate with UX teams, utilizing tools like Sketch and Figma, while focusing on delivering exceptional user experiences across diverse industries. Opportunities for growth include contributing to design libraries and ensuring accessibility standards are met, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days of vacation per year

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Qualifications

• Experience as an Interaction Designer or similar field.
• Proficiency in design software like Sketch, Figma, and InVision.
• Experience with Design systems/libraries and working in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, accessible designs and user journeys.
• Collaborate with teams to inform design decisions using user research.
• Report and present on design work to stakeholders.

Skills

User-Centered Design

HTML

Communication

Agile Methodology

Prototyping

Tools

Sketch

Figma

InVision

Job description

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology, and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets, and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but also for inclusion and diversity.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.”

As a team:

You will work with creative and passionate UX Design specialists responsible for creating user-centered designs for digital products and services.

This is a great opportunity to work across multiple clients in various industries. As a member of our close-knit UX and Design team, you will champion the value of User-Centered Design as part of delivery best practices across all digital products and services.

In our team, you will learn:

1. To develop new and existing skills in a wide range of design software.

2. Design knowledge, and the ability to design transformational services working closely with our UX & Design Team.

3. New ways of collaborative working with our design teams and other specialisms.

As an Interaction Designer, you will:

1. Create high-quality designs that are clear and accessible.

2. Use various design and prototyping software to create user journeys and design components.

3. Use user research, data, and feedback to inform your design decisions.

4. Collaborate with other teams and specialisms, such as Content Designers, User Researchers, Developers, Product, and Delivery.

5. Report on and present your work, both internally and to client stakeholders.

6. Work closely with our UX & Design Team to share knowledge and skills, participate in community calls, and other sessions.

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

1. Relevant experience as an Interaction Designer or in a similar field.

2. Experience working with Design systems/libraries, style guides, and existing patterns/guidelines.

3. You can address the needs of key stakeholders while creating user-centric designs and high-quality UX experiences.

4. Proficiency with design software such as Sketch, Figma, and InVision.

5. Experience with HTML, Markdown, Nunjucks, or other prototyping languages.

6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

7. Experience working in an Agile methodology and as part of a Scrum team.

Set yourself apart:

1. Experience designing for Accessibility and knowledge of WCAG 2.2 standards.

2. Examples of contributions to design libraries through patterns and components.

What’s in it for you:

In addition to a competitive salary, Accenture offers an extensive benefits package, including 25 days of vacation per year, private medical insurance, and three extra days leave annually for charitable work.

Flexibility and mobility are required, as there may be onsite requirements with clients and partners to enable delivery of top-tier services.