Interaction Designer - Inside IR35 Contract
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Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 27 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’re An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We Do
* UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
* 3400+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
* 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
* Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
* Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!
Job Description
As an Interaction Designer, you will design accessible, responsive user interfaces for our clients using a range of tools such as Axure, Sketch, Invision, Adobe XD, Marvel, and the GOV.UK prototyping tool kit.
Working with users and stakeholders to determine the best way to design products and services, considering both the end-to-end journey and individual design elements. You will join a growing community where you will have the opportunity to learn and share best practices and mentor others within the User Centred Design Practice.
We work with Government Clients meaning candidates must be eligible to undergo SC clearance to be considered for this role.
Qualifications
* Design thinking and evidence-based design.
o You have a strong understanding of design thinking. You can apply frameworks and approaches as appropriate to the circumstances of a project.
o You take an evidence-based approach to design. You seek to test your assumptions to ensure that your designs are the simplest feasible approach to solving problems for users.
* Concepts and prototyping.
o You can create and iterate a variety of different prototypes, selecting the appropriate level of fidelity and tools for the task.
o You can appropriately evaluate concepts and prototypes and explain them to stakeholders and team members.
o You can select, apply and adapt appropriate design patterns, and participate in wider design community discussion and activities.
* Experience Of Accessible/ Inclusive Design.
o You understand the key principles and considerations for accessible/inclusive design and can apply these appropriately in your designs.
o You can evaluate your designs in relation to appropriate accessibility standards.
* Focus on users and their needs.
o You can undertake basic user research activity as appropriate to your design work. You can collaborate with user researchers to understand your users and their needs and to test your designs to ensure usability and accessibility.
o You can design to meet a wide range of user needs, explain design decisions in relation to user needs and explain the constraints on your designs.
* Knowledge And Experience Of Design Standards.
o You understand common design standards and can demonstrate how your designs comply with the appropriate standards for the sector or project.
o You are aware of the design standards that apply to public sector projects in the UK and the GDS assessment processes.
* Consultancy Skills.
o You have experience of communicating your design process and decisions effectively to gain the confidence of internal colleagues and customers.
o You can appropriately manage the stakeholders you encounter within your work, and know how to escalate issues and when to seek support in unblocking your design work.
* Agile working in multidisciplinary teams.
o You understand user-centred design practices and know how to align your work to agile workflows across all stages of the development lifecycle.
o You can work in an open, iterative and collaborative way in a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.
Contact: Ashley Smith - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner
Email: Ashley.Smith@version1.com
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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