Senior Interaction Designer

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 29 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, 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
• 3300+ 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

We are looking to recruitan Interaction Designerwho can work effectively in multidisciplinary, agile teams to deliver excellent results for Version 1’s customers in the public and private sector.

You will be experienced indesigning services that are accessible,usableand inclusive and comfortable using a range of tools such as Figma and the GOV.UK prototype kit.You’llwork with users and stakeholders todeterminethe best way to design services that meet user needs and businessobjectives.Your portfolio willdemonstrateyour ability to understand users and design to meet their needs, work to relevant design standards and communicate your design decisions effectively.

Qualifications

Design thinking andevidence-based design.

• You have a strong understanding of design thinking. You can apply frameworks and approaches asappropriate tothe circumstances of a project.

• You take an evidence-based approach to design. Youseekto test your assumptions to ensure that your designs are the simplestfeasibleapproach to solving problems for users.

Concepts and prototyping.

• You can create and iterate a variety of different prototypes, selecting theappropriate levelof fidelity and tools for the task.

• You can appropriately evaluate concepts and prototypes and explain them to stakeholders and team members.

• You can select,applyand adaptappropriate designpatterns, andparticipatein wider design community discussion and activities.

Experience of accessible/ inclusive design.

• You understand the key principles and considerations for accessible/inclusive design and can apply these appropriately in your designs.

• You can evaluate your designs in relation toappropriate accessibilitystandards.

Focus on users and their needs.

• You can undertake basic user research activity asappropriate toyour 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.

• 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.

• You understand common design standards and candemonstratehow your designscomply withthe appropriate standardsfor the sector or project.

• You are aware of the design standards that apply to public sector projects in the UK and the GDS assessment processes.

Consultancy skills.

• You have experience of communicating your design process and decisions effectively to gain the confidence of internal colleagues and customers.

• You can appropriately manage the stakeholders youencounterwithin yourwork, andknow how to escape issues and when to seek support in unblocking your design work.

Agile working in multidisciplinary teams.

• You understand user-centred design practices and know how to align your work to agile workflows across all stages of the development lifecycle.

• You can work in an open,iterativeand collaborative way in a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company\’s profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Ashley.Smith@version1.com #LI-AS1 #LI-Hybrid