UX Designer

Methods Business and Digital Technology; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access

Management development programme

Training

Flexible working including homeworking

Wellness programme

Pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Travel/commuting support

Job summary

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited is seeking a User Experience Designer to create user-centered designs that align with government standards and client objectives. You will advocate for accessibility, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop wireframes and prototypes to test ideas against user feedback.

You will contribute to design standards, participate in research, and continuously learn to enhance your skills in digital design within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital or interaction design.
• Experience with prototyping, user research and evidence-based design decisions.
• Ability to present ideas clearly.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design.
• Familiarity with GOV.UK/ government guidelines and service design.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Create user-centred designs aligned with government standards and client guidelines.
• Develop design practices and standards consistent with the rest of government and client organisations.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and participate in research activities.
• Advocate for user needs and craft accessible, responsive services.
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes to test ideas with users.
• Map user journeys and visualise design challenges collaboratively.
• Share design work and contribute to the design community within Methods and government entities.
• Pursue continuous learning to enhance skills and knowledge in digital design.

Skills

Strong communication

User-centered design

Prototyping

User research

Accessibility awareness

Collaboration

Presentation

Tools

HTML/CSS

Figma

Miro

Github

Notion

GDS/GOV.UK style guide

Service design standards

Job description

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.

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 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.

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/GOV.UK 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 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.

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

• Autonomy to develop and grow your 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

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

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

For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)