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UX Designer

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Entry level
Design intuitive, user-centred digital services: create design systems, journey/process maps, support research and IA, run accessibility audits and usability testing, facilitate workshops, and help grow UX practice across projects.
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Join Kainos and Shape the Future 

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:
As a UX Designer (Senior Associate) at Kainos, you will deliver intuitive service experiences based on user needs and design principles. You will be passionate about needs-based design and an advocate for design thinking and service design. 
You will be part of and supported by our growing Experience Design capability creating exemplary digital services. We are supportive, collaborative, talented, and hugely passionate about user-centred design. We are not about marketing and dark patterns; we are all about making a positive, measurable impact on millions of people through quality products and services. 
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS
• Able to guide the creation of design systems and advocate best practice by example

• Experience designing and prototyping using HTML and CSS
• Contributes towards the design and facilitation of ideation workshops
• Leads the creation and use of journey and process maps in a project context to help prioritise and guide design direction
• Is aware of limitations and constraints within the technical and business landscape and designs accordingly
• Comfortable contributing to research and strategic planning
• Can analyse and review existing Information Architecture and design accordingly
• Facilitates accessibility audit and usability testing
• Works with wider project team to establish value of UX design as a discipline
• Instrumental in developing the UX design practice in Kainos
DESIRABLE
• Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies
• Demonstrable knowledge in user-centred design practices
• Understanding of information architecture, interaction design and visual design principles
• Experience working in a full-service digital agency environment
• Active member of relevant communities, e.g. online groups, speaking at conferences

Embracing our differences   

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.   We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. 

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. 

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.


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