The Recruitment Bureau (Kent) Ltd
Roade, Northamptonshire
Salary 55,000 - 60,000 GBP per year Requirements: - Microcontroller Firmware development- STM32/PIC Multi Platform Experiuence - PIC, ARM, Atmel, AVR, LoRa Responsibilities: - The Senior Firmware Development Engineer should ideally have: 10 years' industry experience or BEng Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or the equivalent with minimum 7 years of experience Ability to demonstrate previous product development from concept through to production Strong experience with microcontroller device firmware development for STM32/PIC Multi-platform experienced (PIC, ARM, Atmel AVR, LoRa ) Expertise in debugging and improving complex software systems Experience interfacing with embedded hardware using protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, RS232, USB, Ethernet Experience with designing, developing and verifying electronic schematics advantageous The Senior Firmware Development Engineer role requires the following skills: Being the main point of contact for all technical aspects from design, development, and manufacture Being hands on Ability to pick-up projects already in-progress and work on fully developed codes Working to deadlines and schedules Self-driven and results orientated Responsible for controlling personal workload and identifying any further resource need Ability to work independently and as part of a tea Technologies: - ARM - Altium Designer More: Benefits: - 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days after 5 years - Flexible working hours - Comprehensive travel insurance for you and your family - 4% pension contribution match - Employee share scheme - Free annual flu vaccination This is a permanent, full-time, office based role in the UK, near Northampton. The candidate is required to have their own transport due to the location. The successful applicant will be expected to attend the office daily as this is NOT a remote role. About The Company We innovate to secure your present and protect your future, catering to a wide range of organizational security needs. Our success is anchored in the efforts of our employees who contribute to the creation of our innovative, market-leading products and services. We foster a collaborative, friendly workplace environment that values initiative, autonomy, and teamwork. Company Culture Statement As a valued member of staff, you will receive a competitive salary with great working conditions amongst a friendly team. You will have regular personal development interaction with a director and be encouraged to increase and improve your range of skills through mentoring and external sources of knowledge. Exceptional input and actions are recognised and rewarded in this company. Our success is built upon the efforts of our employees. We value our employee family who help build our innovative, market-leading products and services, and deliver robust, personal support to our clients. They do this through collaboration with one another and with our customers, in an open and friendly workplace. We appreciate initiative and autonomy whilst encouraging staff to work together in order to support each other. We have a fail-fast approach to realise any show-stopping tasks early, and learn from this to improve and evolve development cycles. Next Steps If you believe you have the relevant experience, qualifications and skills required for this exciting role then please contact Jeremy Barwick who has been exclusively retained to fill this position. Note This role is office based, with a certain amount of flexibility for time off when necessary, but please be aware that hybrid or remote working is not being offered. Due to the location of the offices, public transport is not readily available and having your own transport would be a distinct advantage.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Salary 55,000 - 60,000 GBP per year Requirements: - Microcontroller Firmware development- STM32/PIC Multi Platform Experiuence - PIC, ARM, Atmel, AVR, LoRa Responsibilities: - The Senior Firmware Development Engineer should ideally have: 10 years' industry experience or BEng Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or the equivalent with minimum 7 years of experience Ability to demonstrate previous product development from concept through to production Strong experience with microcontroller device firmware development for STM32/PIC Multi-platform experienced (PIC, ARM, Atmel AVR, LoRa ) Expertise in debugging and improving complex software systems Experience interfacing with embedded hardware using protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, RS232, USB, Ethernet Experience with designing, developing and verifying electronic schematics advantageous The Senior Firmware Development Engineer role requires the following skills: Being the main point of contact for all technical aspects from design, development, and manufacture Being hands on Ability to pick-up projects already in-progress and work on fully developed codes Working to deadlines and schedules Self-driven and results orientated Responsible for controlling personal workload and identifying any further resource need Ability to work independently and as part of a tea Technologies: - ARM - Altium Designer More: Benefits: - 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days after 5 years - Flexible working hours - Comprehensive travel insurance for you and your family - 4% pension contribution match - Employee share scheme - Free annual flu vaccination This is a permanent, full-time, office based role in the UK, near Northampton. The candidate is required to have their own transport due to the location. The successful applicant will be expected to attend the office daily as this is NOT a remote role. About The Company We innovate to secure your present and protect your future, catering to a wide range of organizational security needs. Our success is anchored in the efforts of our employees who contribute to the creation of our innovative, market-leading products and services. We foster a collaborative, friendly workplace environment that values initiative, autonomy, and teamwork. Company Culture Statement As a valued member of staff, you will receive a competitive salary with great working conditions amongst a friendly team. You will have regular personal development interaction with a director and be encouraged to increase and improve your range of skills through mentoring and external sources of knowledge. Exceptional input and actions are recognised and rewarded in this company. Our success is built upon the efforts of our employees. We value our employee family who help build our innovative, market-leading products and services, and deliver robust, personal support to our clients. They do this through collaboration with one another and with our customers, in an open and friendly workplace. We appreciate initiative and autonomy whilst encouraging staff to work together in order to support each other. We have a fail-fast approach to realise any show-stopping tasks early, and learn from this to improve and evolve development cycles. Next Steps If you believe you have the relevant experience, qualifications and skills required for this exciting role then please contact Jeremy Barwick who has been exclusively retained to fill this position. Note This role is office based, with a certain amount of flexibility for time off when necessary, but please be aware that hybrid or remote working is not being offered. Due to the location of the offices, public transport is not readily available and having your own transport would be a distinct advantage.
Senior UX Designer needed to join our team here at VML Enterprise Solutions. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior UX Designer to join our rapidly expanding CX team, where you will work alongside specialists in UX, UI and Service Design, and Optimisation and Consulting. Reporting into the UX Lead, this is a role requiring someone with excellent online experience, and who can confidently contribute to a project's design activities from initial brief through to delivery. As Senior UX Designer, you'll be a key part of the team and expected to take the initiative in ensuring the customers' needs and our clients' requirements are fully understood and met by the proposed solution. This is a practical role requiring someone with excellent technical ability who can lead and craft UX project deliverables across all phases of the design process, including running business requirements workshops, research and usability testing, and the creation of design artifacts such as journey maps, wireframes and prototypes. What you'll be doing: Designing and running product definition and UX requirements workshops Scoping and managing a variety of both qualitative and quantitative research Analysing research data to identify and generate meaningful insights and behavioural patterns Using design thinking techniques to identify opportunity areas for new experiences, propositions, products and services, then help bring together the thinking around feasible, and viable solutions Creating design artefacts - e.g., personas, journey maps, storyboards, process flows, information architecture diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, etc Communicating, defending and building consensus around the desired product strategy and/or suggested design approach Working closely with stakeholders, fellow designers, program managers and developers, contributing to the improvement of the design quality and final user experience Collaborating with Account Leads, Head of UX, Head of CX and clients as a part of the creative process, understanding business drivers and provide UX leadership to clients and internal teams Presenting and communicating your ideas and design rationale both to working groups and C-Suite What we want from you: Significant proven experience, ideally at an agency Compelling portfolio that demonstrates high quality, best in class UX design Experience owning the full UX process, including running discovery phases (both internal and external and qualitative and quantitative research), and solving complex problems using design-thinking methods and techniques Solid information, interaction and experience design skills Ability to understand the array of technical constraints, user goals and business requirements that shape current and future developments Able to adapt to changing priorities, complexities and ambiguity Excellent client communication skills Strong portfolio is a must What we can offer you: Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are. We offer a great benefits package including hybrid working that works for everyone, a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more. VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands and drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave Reports, which name WPP as a "Leader" in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. AT VML Commerce & Technology: Our commerce and technology division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands. We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to VML (formally Wunderman Thompson commerce). Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it (Wunderman Thompson Commerce)"
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Senior UX Designer needed to join our team here at VML Enterprise Solutions. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior UX Designer to join our rapidly expanding CX team, where you will work alongside specialists in UX, UI and Service Design, and Optimisation and Consulting. Reporting into the UX Lead, this is a role requiring someone with excellent online experience, and who can confidently contribute to a project's design activities from initial brief through to delivery. As Senior UX Designer, you'll be a key part of the team and expected to take the initiative in ensuring the customers' needs and our clients' requirements are fully understood and met by the proposed solution. This is a practical role requiring someone with excellent technical ability who can lead and craft UX project deliverables across all phases of the design process, including running business requirements workshops, research and usability testing, and the creation of design artifacts such as journey maps, wireframes and prototypes. What you'll be doing: Designing and running product definition and UX requirements workshops Scoping and managing a variety of both qualitative and quantitative research Analysing research data to identify and generate meaningful insights and behavioural patterns Using design thinking techniques to identify opportunity areas for new experiences, propositions, products and services, then help bring together the thinking around feasible, and viable solutions Creating design artefacts - e.g., personas, journey maps, storyboards, process flows, information architecture diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, etc Communicating, defending and building consensus around the desired product strategy and/or suggested design approach Working closely with stakeholders, fellow designers, program managers and developers, contributing to the improvement of the design quality and final user experience Collaborating with Account Leads, Head of UX, Head of CX and clients as a part of the creative process, understanding business drivers and provide UX leadership to clients and internal teams Presenting and communicating your ideas and design rationale both to working groups and C-Suite What we want from you: Significant proven experience, ideally at an agency Compelling portfolio that demonstrates high quality, best in class UX design Experience owning the full UX process, including running discovery phases (both internal and external and qualitative and quantitative research), and solving complex problems using design-thinking methods and techniques Solid information, interaction and experience design skills Ability to understand the array of technical constraints, user goals and business requirements that shape current and future developments Able to adapt to changing priorities, complexities and ambiguity Excellent client communication skills Strong portfolio is a must What we can offer you: Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are. We offer a great benefits package including hybrid working that works for everyone, a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more. VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands and drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave Reports, which name WPP as a "Leader" in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. AT VML Commerce & Technology: Our commerce and technology division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands. We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to VML (formally Wunderman Thompson commerce). Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it (Wunderman Thompson Commerce)"
Our client has made its name creating awesome gameplay experiences in the shooter genre. Their successes have led them to create their biggest game to date! A genre-defining AAA Multiplayer FPS providing players with an exhilarating experience each and every time they play. Working as a Senior Gameplay Programmer in a large-scale team on an AAA project, you'll be closely collaborating with Programmers, Designers, and Artists, as you play a pivotal role in bringing the project's vision to life. Your primary responsibility will be to implement captivating gameplay features, ensuring a perfect balance between fun and performance optimisation. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to guide, mentor, and collaborate with a talented group of programmers, while working alongside production to consistently deliver quality work on time. REQUIREMENTS: Extensive Unreal Engine experience. Understanding the importance of efficient networking in a multiplayer game. Strong grasp of C++, software design, programming and debugging. Have a strong grasp of 3D maths for games. A desire to craft multiplayer games. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and architect implementations for complex gameplay systems. Implement new gameplay features and modes. Iterate on existing features and mechanics. Write extensible, stable, efficient code. Mentor Junior and Mid-level members of the team and help others learn. Be considerate with planning, documentation, and communication. Take ownership and act as a driving force for your features. Oversee multiple feature sets and areas of gameplay and ensure their delivery. Work closely with Designers to build gameplay features, taking balancing and developer interaction into account. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Bespoke Relocation Package for you and your family. Generous time off for a healthy work-life balance. Private Medical and Dental Care. Mental Health Care Scheme. Tailored Learning and Progression Avenues. Enhanced Pension Scheme. Life Assurance Scheme.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Our client has made its name creating awesome gameplay experiences in the shooter genre. Their successes have led them to create their biggest game to date! A genre-defining AAA Multiplayer FPS providing players with an exhilarating experience each and every time they play. Working as a Senior Gameplay Programmer in a large-scale team on an AAA project, you'll be closely collaborating with Programmers, Designers, and Artists, as you play a pivotal role in bringing the project's vision to life. Your primary responsibility will be to implement captivating gameplay features, ensuring a perfect balance between fun and performance optimisation. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to guide, mentor, and collaborate with a talented group of programmers, while working alongside production to consistently deliver quality work on time. REQUIREMENTS: Extensive Unreal Engine experience. Understanding the importance of efficient networking in a multiplayer game. Strong grasp of C++, software design, programming and debugging. Have a strong grasp of 3D maths for games. A desire to craft multiplayer games. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and architect implementations for complex gameplay systems. Implement new gameplay features and modes. Iterate on existing features and mechanics. Write extensible, stable, efficient code. Mentor Junior and Mid-level members of the team and help others learn. Be considerate with planning, documentation, and communication. Take ownership and act as a driving force for your features. Oversee multiple feature sets and areas of gameplay and ensure their delivery. Work closely with Designers to build gameplay features, taking balancing and developer interaction into account. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Bespoke Relocation Package for you and your family. Generous time off for a healthy work-life balance. Private Medical and Dental Care. Mental Health Care Scheme. Tailored Learning and Progression Avenues. Enhanced Pension Scheme. Life Assurance Scheme.
Job Title: Senior UI/UX Designer Contract Type: Permanent, (Full Time/ Part Time/ Job Share/Flexible opportunities available) Location: Remote with adhoc travel to our Bournemouth and Eastleigh office Salary: £44,000-£55,000 depending on experience Senior UI/UX Designer Ageas are on a journey of change, transforming our business to become a leading digital insurer which is what makes now the perfect time to join us! With great change comes the need for great people and with that in mind, our Digital team is expanding, and we have a number of exciting opportunities where you can play a pivotal part in Ageas' digital transformation.Ageas UK have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Marketing & Digital team as a Senior UX/UI Designer who will be responsible for delivering user experience and interface design along with the development of Ageas' online presence. Our Senior UI/UX Designer will be accountable for the design of the digital customer experience journey, encompassing brochureware and full online application and transactional capability. To be successful in the Senior UI/UX Designer role, you will need a strong understanding of user experience and human-centred design methodologies to shape the online customer journey, as well as functions and features of web design.Please note: Most of your time will be spent working remotely, supported by necessary equipment, however adhoc travel to our Bournemouth office will be required on occasion. Here are some of the main responsibilities of the Senior UI/UX Designer opportunity: Ensuring that visitors to the Ageas website have a positive experience when visiting the customer facing portions of the site.Working collaboratively with the digital analytics team to find and optimise issues within the customer journey and manage a programme of multivariate testingEnsuring that functionality, site structure, information and architecture are aligned to a good customer experience.To run user testing sessions and conduct research to feed into the UX strategyCreating concepts, design and tests to ensure the customer journey and UI is best in class.Ensuring the Ageas site is compliant, accurate, on brand and meets TCF guidelines.Contributing to web projects e.g. implementation of promotional initiatives; addition of, or changes to, product offerings; changes to panel composition; price changes;Working with agile teams to implement, influence and manage change. Here are some of the key skills, experience and competencies required to be successful in the Senior UI/UX Designer role Minimum 5+ years experience as a user focused, end to end UX/UI designerExperience working with Agile and scrum teams (desired)Proven experience in the build, test and implementation of websitesAbility to analyse and interpret user journey stats and digital analyticsExpert knowledge of design toolsDemonstrable experience and know how in user researchExpert knowledge of UX principles and Interaction designKnowledge of 'best practise' usability function.An excellent verbal and written communicator, being able to present and explain designs and key milestones deliverables to peers and senior stakeholdersComfortable identifying and escalating risk where necessary. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy within the Senior UI/UX Designer role: At Ageas we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve, Top Employer status in the UK.Flexible Working - Smart gives employees flexibility around location (as long as it's within the UK) and, for many of our roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments. We also offer all our vacancies part-time/job-shares . We also offer a minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days.Supporting your Health - Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being Activities.Supporting your Wealth - Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.Supporting you at Work - Well-being activities, Sports and Social Club events and more.Supporting you and your Family - maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks' at full pay and paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter at 8 weeks' full pay.Benefits for Them - Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness coverGetting Around - Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown CoverGet some Tech - Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops.Supporting you back to work - Return to work programme after maternity leave About Ageas We're one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. Our people help Ageas to be a thriving, creative and innovative place to work, which is echoed in the service we provide to over four million customers.As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We're a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, a Stonewall diversity champion and a Disability Confident Employer (which means interviews are guaranteed for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum role criteria). For more information please see Ageas Everyone.Our aim is to have great people everywhere in our business and we're always looking for outstanding people to join us. Most roles across Ageas allow a proportion of your time to be spent working from home and we're open to discussing flexible working, including full-time, part-time or job share arrangements.To find out more about Ageas, see About Us.Want to be part of a Winning Team? Come and join Ageas
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Senior UI/UX Designer Contract Type: Permanent, (Full Time/ Part Time/ Job Share/Flexible opportunities available) Location: Remote with adhoc travel to our Bournemouth and Eastleigh office Salary: £44,000-£55,000 depending on experience Senior UI/UX Designer Ageas are on a journey of change, transforming our business to become a leading digital insurer which is what makes now the perfect time to join us! With great change comes the need for great people and with that in mind, our Digital team is expanding, and we have a number of exciting opportunities where you can play a pivotal part in Ageas' digital transformation.Ageas UK have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Marketing & Digital team as a Senior UX/UI Designer who will be responsible for delivering user experience and interface design along with the development of Ageas' online presence. Our Senior UI/UX Designer will be accountable for the design of the digital customer experience journey, encompassing brochureware and full online application and transactional capability. To be successful in the Senior UI/UX Designer role, you will need a strong understanding of user experience and human-centred design methodologies to shape the online customer journey, as well as functions and features of web design.Please note: Most of your time will be spent working remotely, supported by necessary equipment, however adhoc travel to our Bournemouth office will be required on occasion. Here are some of the main responsibilities of the Senior UI/UX Designer opportunity: Ensuring that visitors to the Ageas website have a positive experience when visiting the customer facing portions of the site.Working collaboratively with the digital analytics team to find and optimise issues within the customer journey and manage a programme of multivariate testingEnsuring that functionality, site structure, information and architecture are aligned to a good customer experience.To run user testing sessions and conduct research to feed into the UX strategyCreating concepts, design and tests to ensure the customer journey and UI is best in class.Ensuring the Ageas site is compliant, accurate, on brand and meets TCF guidelines.Contributing to web projects e.g. implementation of promotional initiatives; addition of, or changes to, product offerings; changes to panel composition; price changes;Working with agile teams to implement, influence and manage change. Here are some of the key skills, experience and competencies required to be successful in the Senior UI/UX Designer role Minimum 5+ years experience as a user focused, end to end UX/UI designerExperience working with Agile and scrum teams (desired)Proven experience in the build, test and implementation of websitesAbility to analyse and interpret user journey stats and digital analyticsExpert knowledge of design toolsDemonstrable experience and know how in user researchExpert knowledge of UX principles and Interaction designKnowledge of 'best practise' usability function.An excellent verbal and written communicator, being able to present and explain designs and key milestones deliverables to peers and senior stakeholdersComfortable identifying and escalating risk where necessary. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy within the Senior UI/UX Designer role: At Ageas we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve, Top Employer status in the UK.Flexible Working - Smart gives employees flexibility around location (as long as it's within the UK) and, for many of our roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments. We also offer all our vacancies part-time/job-shares . We also offer a minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days.Supporting your Health - Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being Activities.Supporting your Wealth - Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.Supporting you at Work - Well-being activities, Sports and Social Club events and more.Supporting you and your Family - maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks' at full pay and paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter at 8 weeks' full pay.Benefits for Them - Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness coverGetting Around - Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown CoverGet some Tech - Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops.Supporting you back to work - Return to work programme after maternity leave About Ageas We're one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. Our people help Ageas to be a thriving, creative and innovative place to work, which is echoed in the service we provide to over four million customers.As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We're a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, a Stonewall diversity champion and a Disability Confident Employer (which means interviews are guaranteed for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum role criteria). For more information please see Ageas Everyone.Our aim is to have great people everywhere in our business and we're always looking for outstanding people to join us. Most roles across Ageas allow a proportion of your time to be spent working from home and we're open to discussing flexible working, including full-time, part-time or job share arrangements.To find out more about Ageas, see About Us.Want to be part of a Winning Team? Come and join Ageas
About Fresha Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide . Fresha is used by 110,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide , processing over 1 Billion appointments to date . The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom , with global offices located in New York City , Vancouver , Sydney , Amsterdam , Dubai and Warsaw . Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive subscription-free business software and financial technology solutions. Fresha's ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram , Facebook and Google. Role overview Given our exciting and progressive growth plans, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Product Manager to come and join our global business. Reporting directly into the Head of Product , and working collaboratively with engineers , designers , data analysts, and marketeers in an innovative environment , you will be accountable for leading two squads helping our partners manage their money and responsible for payments, money transfers, banking, and embedded finance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and changing environment , who likes to work autonomously , enjoys a challenge and wants to make an impact . What you will be doing Insightfulness - Conducting market and user research to become the in-house expert on industry trends and best practices. Strategic Innovation - Developing a comprehensive, innovative product strategy for your workstream, aligned with business objectives and market trends. Data-Driven - Driving the product roadmap, prioritising features and making data-driven decisions based on user feedback and market insights. End-to-End Leadership - Leading end-to-end product development, from ideation to launch and beyond, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality execution. Cross-functional collaboration - working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and operations, to define product requirements and specifications. Stakeholder Alignment - Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including executives, marketing teams, and operations, to align product strategy with business objectives. Transparency - Communicating product vision, progress, and results to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and building strong working relationships. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. To foster a collaborative environment that thrives on face-to-face interactions and teamwork, all Fresha employees work from the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week. What we are looking for Experience - 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in a scale-up B2B SaaS company within banking, fintec, or related industries. Product Leader - Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex software products and features, ideally in the areas of payments, KYC, open banking, or embedded finance. Strategic - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable product strategies and roadmap plans. Agile- Experience working in an agile development environment, employing iterative and data-driven methodologies. Influential Communicator- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Customer-centric Mindset - with a passion for understanding customer needs and delivering exceptional user experiences. Resourcefulness - Entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic scaleup environment. Relationship - Ability to interact with people from across the business and build strong relationships, including the ability to effectively influence upwards Team Player - Happy to roll sleeves up and assist the team when required (team player) Adaptability - Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment At Fresha, we value passion and potential as much as specific skills. If you're enthusiastic and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. We believe in fostering growth and providing the support needed for you to excel in your role. Interview Process Screen call - Video-call with a member from the Talent Team - 30m 1st Stage - Video-call with Hiring Manager - 45-60m 2nd Stage - Video-call with Hiring Team - 45-60m We aim to finalise the entire interview process and deliver feedback within 3 weeks. Every job application received is reviewed manually by our talent team. While we strive to assess applications within 7 days, the sheer volume of talented individuals expressing interest may occasionally extend this timeframe. Inclusive workforce At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
About Fresha Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide . Fresha is used by 110,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide , processing over 1 Billion appointments to date . The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom , with global offices located in New York City , Vancouver , Sydney , Amsterdam , Dubai and Warsaw . Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive subscription-free business software and financial technology solutions. Fresha's ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram , Facebook and Google. Role overview Given our exciting and progressive growth plans, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Product Manager to come and join our global business. Reporting directly into the Head of Product , and working collaboratively with engineers , designers , data analysts, and marketeers in an innovative environment , you will be accountable for leading two squads helping our partners manage their money and responsible for payments, money transfers, banking, and embedded finance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and changing environment , who likes to work autonomously , enjoys a challenge and wants to make an impact . What you will be doing Insightfulness - Conducting market and user research to become the in-house expert on industry trends and best practices. Strategic Innovation - Developing a comprehensive, innovative product strategy for your workstream, aligned with business objectives and market trends. Data-Driven - Driving the product roadmap, prioritising features and making data-driven decisions based on user feedback and market insights. End-to-End Leadership - Leading end-to-end product development, from ideation to launch and beyond, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality execution. Cross-functional collaboration - working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and operations, to define product requirements and specifications. Stakeholder Alignment - Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including executives, marketing teams, and operations, to align product strategy with business objectives. Transparency - Communicating product vision, progress, and results to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and building strong working relationships. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. To foster a collaborative environment that thrives on face-to-face interactions and teamwork, all Fresha employees work from the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week. What we are looking for Experience - 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in a scale-up B2B SaaS company within banking, fintec, or related industries. Product Leader - Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex software products and features, ideally in the areas of payments, KYC, open banking, or embedded finance. Strategic - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable product strategies and roadmap plans. Agile- Experience working in an agile development environment, employing iterative and data-driven methodologies. Influential Communicator- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Customer-centric Mindset - with a passion for understanding customer needs and delivering exceptional user experiences. Resourcefulness - Entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic scaleup environment. Relationship - Ability to interact with people from across the business and build strong relationships, including the ability to effectively influence upwards Team Player - Happy to roll sleeves up and assist the team when required (team player) Adaptability - Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment At Fresha, we value passion and potential as much as specific skills. If you're enthusiastic and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. We believe in fostering growth and providing the support needed for you to excel in your role. Interview Process Screen call - Video-call with a member from the Talent Team - 30m 1st Stage - Video-call with Hiring Manager - 45-60m 2nd Stage - Video-call with Hiring Team - 45-60m We aim to finalise the entire interview process and deliver feedback within 3 weeks. Every job application received is reviewed manually by our talent team. While we strive to assess applications within 7 days, the sheer volume of talented individuals expressing interest may occasionally extend this timeframe. Inclusive workforce At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you.
Algolia is on a mission to empower every company to create delightful Search & Discovery experiences. We power over 1.5 trillion searches a year, for more than 17,000 customers from 100+ countries. We're looking for a Sr Manager for Product Design to lead our talented design organisation, shape and mature our craft, and work hand-in-hand with Product, Research, and Engineering teams to make user-centric and business impactful decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for you to own a mission-critical team which has a huge impact on the company. Join our team and take ownership of this initiative, work collaboratively with your partners, and drive it to success with a clear vision and strategy. Your role will consist of: Lead the Product Design team and oversee all aspects of product design, including interaction design, information architecture, writing, visual design, service design, design systems, and prototyping. Be a strong partner in assessing the usability, viability, and feasibility of Algolia's products and features. Coach, sponsor, and mentor a globally distributed team of product designers, providing guidance, support and interventional assistance to ensure they meet their goals and objectives. Be a strong ally in developing their career and craft. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align and execute on shared business goals through user-centric work. Define and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all products and platforms. Be a foundational partner in uplevelling our design system and UX infrastructure. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product, market, and competitors to ensure our design solutions are innovative and effective Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and ensure they are delivered on time and with buy-in of your cross functional team. Present design solutions and progress to stakeholders and senior management, soliciting feedback and buy-in as needed Use transversal leadership skills to influence all relevant stakeholders to drive success for the customer and promote a customer-first culture throughout the organisation. Collaborate with other teams within UX to build a strong, cross-functional User Experience practice at Algolia. You might be a fit if you have: 4+ years of experience in management, with a track record of success leading and managing technical design teams. 7+ years of experience in product design. An understanding of user-centric design principles and methodologies, with experience in interaction design, information architecture, writing, design systems, visual design, service design, prototyping, and user research. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches and achieve business goals. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels. Big picture thinking, while still applying attention to the details. Drive, with an ownership mentality. Ability to thoughtfully escalate issues and reconcile multiple viewpoints to drive alignment that benefits the business and our customers. Experience at our current stage and beyond (10,000+ customers, $200-500M ARR range, high growth, lots of change and building internal infrastructure). Ideally, you would also have: Experience managing remote teams is a plus Familiarity with search and discovery technologies. Familiarity with ML/AI technologies. We're looking for someone who can live our values: GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment. TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership. CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback. CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company. HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Algolia is on a mission to empower every company to create delightful Search & Discovery experiences. We power over 1.5 trillion searches a year, for more than 17,000 customers from 100+ countries. We're looking for a Sr Manager for Product Design to lead our talented design organisation, shape and mature our craft, and work hand-in-hand with Product, Research, and Engineering teams to make user-centric and business impactful decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for you to own a mission-critical team which has a huge impact on the company. Join our team and take ownership of this initiative, work collaboratively with your partners, and drive it to success with a clear vision and strategy. Your role will consist of: Lead the Product Design team and oversee all aspects of product design, including interaction design, information architecture, writing, visual design, service design, design systems, and prototyping. Be a strong partner in assessing the usability, viability, and feasibility of Algolia's products and features. Coach, sponsor, and mentor a globally distributed team of product designers, providing guidance, support and interventional assistance to ensure they meet their goals and objectives. Be a strong ally in developing their career and craft. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align and execute on shared business goals through user-centric work. Define and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all products and platforms. Be a foundational partner in uplevelling our design system and UX infrastructure. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product, market, and competitors to ensure our design solutions are innovative and effective Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and ensure they are delivered on time and with buy-in of your cross functional team. Present design solutions and progress to stakeholders and senior management, soliciting feedback and buy-in as needed Use transversal leadership skills to influence all relevant stakeholders to drive success for the customer and promote a customer-first culture throughout the organisation. Collaborate with other teams within UX to build a strong, cross-functional User Experience practice at Algolia. You might be a fit if you have: 4+ years of experience in management, with a track record of success leading and managing technical design teams. 7+ years of experience in product design. An understanding of user-centric design principles and methodologies, with experience in interaction design, information architecture, writing, design systems, visual design, service design, prototyping, and user research. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches and achieve business goals. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels. Big picture thinking, while still applying attention to the details. Drive, with an ownership mentality. Ability to thoughtfully escalate issues and reconcile multiple viewpoints to drive alignment that benefits the business and our customers. Experience at our current stage and beyond (10,000+ customers, $200-500M ARR range, high growth, lots of change and building internal infrastructure). Ideally, you would also have: Experience managing remote teams is a plus Familiarity with search and discovery technologies. Familiarity with ML/AI technologies. We're looking for someone who can live our values: GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment. TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership. CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback. CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company. HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.
Our client has made its name creating awesome gameplay experiences in the shooter genre. Their successes have led them to create their biggest game to date! A genre-defining AAA Multiplayer FPS providing players with an exhilarating experience each and every time they play. Working as a Senior Gameplay Programmer in a large-scale team on an AAA project, you'll be closely collaborating with Programmers, Designers, and Artists, as you play a pivotal role in bringing the project's vision to life. Your primary responsibility will be to implement captivating gameplay features, ensuring a perfect balance between fun and performance optimisation. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to guide, mentor, and collaborate with a talented group of programmers, while working alongside production to consistently deliver quality work on time. REQUIREMENTS: Extensive Unreal Engine experience. Understanding the importance of efficient networking in a multiplayer game. Strong grasp of C++, software design, programming and debugging. Have a strong grasp of 3D maths for games. A desire to craft multiplayer games. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and architect implementations for complex gameplay systems. Implement new gameplay features and modes. Iterate on existing features and mechanics. Write extensible, stable, efficient code. Mentor Junior and Mid-level members of the team and help others learn. Be considerate with planning, documentation, and communication. Take ownership and act as a driving force for your features. Oversee multiple feature sets and areas of gameplay and ensure their delivery. Work closely with Designers to build gameplay features, taking balancing and developer interaction into account. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Bespoke Relocation Package for you and your family. Generous time off for a healthy work-life balance. Private Medical and Dental Care. Mental Health Care Scheme. Tailored Learning and Progression Avenues. Enhanced Pension Scheme. Life Assurance Scheme.
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
Our client has made its name creating awesome gameplay experiences in the shooter genre. Their successes have led them to create their biggest game to date! A genre-defining AAA Multiplayer FPS providing players with an exhilarating experience each and every time they play. Working as a Senior Gameplay Programmer in a large-scale team on an AAA project, you'll be closely collaborating with Programmers, Designers, and Artists, as you play a pivotal role in bringing the project's vision to life. Your primary responsibility will be to implement captivating gameplay features, ensuring a perfect balance between fun and performance optimisation. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to guide, mentor, and collaborate with a talented group of programmers, while working alongside production to consistently deliver quality work on time. REQUIREMENTS: Extensive Unreal Engine experience. Understanding the importance of efficient networking in a multiplayer game. Strong grasp of C++, software design, programming and debugging. Have a strong grasp of 3D maths for games. A desire to craft multiplayer games. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and architect implementations for complex gameplay systems. Implement new gameplay features and modes. Iterate on existing features and mechanics. Write extensible, stable, efficient code. Mentor Junior and Mid-level members of the team and help others learn. Be considerate with planning, documentation, and communication. Take ownership and act as a driving force for your features. Oversee multiple feature sets and areas of gameplay and ensure their delivery. Work closely with Designers to build gameplay features, taking balancing and developer interaction into account. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Bespoke Relocation Package for you and your family. Generous time off for a healthy work-life balance. Private Medical and Dental Care. Mental Health Care Scheme. Tailored Learning and Progression Avenues. Enhanced Pension Scheme. Life Assurance Scheme.
UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
A content designer within Our client's Technology division will be responsible for creating, evaluating, updating, and reviewing content at all stages of the end-to-end user journeys of the products. They will collaborate with other content and interaction designers, user researchers, product owners, and business analysts to make design decisions, implement changes, and document them. Key Responsibilities: Creating and maintaining user-centered content for digital services Conducting user research to inform content design Designing and iterating content based on user feedback Working closely with stakeholders to ensure content meets user needs Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure content is delivered on time and to a high standard Job Requirements: Significant experience as a content designer Experience working on government projects Knowledge of GDS patterns (nice to have) Experience of working in an agile environment (nice to have) Comfortable with presenting designs and decisions to senior stakeholders and clients (nice to have) The successful candidate will have advanced proficiency in User Interface (UI) Design, Visual Design, Stakeholder Management, and Development. This is a contract position with an initial end date of 31st July, but there is a chance for contract extension. The location is hybrid - Newcastle, with 60% onsite and 40% remote work. BPSS standard checks will be required, and candidates do not need to be SC cleared. Apply now to join Our client's team as a Content Designer!
Apr 11, 2024
Contractor
A content designer within Our client's Technology division will be responsible for creating, evaluating, updating, and reviewing content at all stages of the end-to-end user journeys of the products. They will collaborate with other content and interaction designers, user researchers, product owners, and business analysts to make design decisions, implement changes, and document them. Key Responsibilities: Creating and maintaining user-centered content for digital services Conducting user research to inform content design Designing and iterating content based on user feedback Working closely with stakeholders to ensure content meets user needs Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure content is delivered on time and to a high standard Job Requirements: Significant experience as a content designer Experience working on government projects Knowledge of GDS patterns (nice to have) Experience of working in an agile environment (nice to have) Comfortable with presenting designs and decisions to senior stakeholders and clients (nice to have) The successful candidate will have advanced proficiency in User Interface (UI) Design, Visual Design, Stakeholder Management, and Development. This is a contract position with an initial end date of 31st July, but there is a chance for contract extension. The location is hybrid - Newcastle, with 60% onsite and 40% remote work. BPSS standard checks will be required, and candidates do not need to be SC cleared. Apply now to join Our client's team as a Content Designer!
Senior Backend .Net Developer - Manchester City Centre (Hybrid remote) £55k-£65k This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex enterprise platform built in .Net 6 & 7, that is used by tens of millions of people across the UK, and soon to be even more once launched in the U.S. next year.The system processes 1000's of transactions and calculations every second and handles huge amounts of live incoming data streams from a multitude of external feeds.Based in Manchester city centre (2 days a week in office), this role is paying between £55k and £65k THE ROLE:You will be working with an established community of over 120 developers on varied aspects of the platform, in a back-end capacity which will include: Designing and developing new features for the platform following its roll-out Maintaining applications using C# and other technologies. Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code. Writing new API's, doing 3rd party integrations and optimising performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, testers, and project managers, to deliver high-quality software. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. Implement and follow software development processes, including Agile and Scrum methodologies. Document software design, code, and test procedures. Participate in the estimation of software development projects. Participate in customer and end-user interactions to gather requirements and provide support. Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including user manuals and help systems. Mentor Junior Developers and assist with their professional development. Requirements: A minimum of 5+ years' experience in C# .NET Experience of Unit and functional testing is important, not necessarily strict TDD. Expertise in performance optimization Solid knowledge of design patterns and OOP concepts Experience working in an Agile or Kanban environment. Beneficial: Experience with messaging tools such as Kafka, MSMQ or RabbitMQ would be highly beneficial. On offer: Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in Manchester office) Flexible start times (7am-10am) Annual bonus Pension Death in service Employee discount scheme Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay Please note that visa sponsorship cannot be offered now or in the future, and only candidates with the relevant right to work, and who are based in the UK will be considered.Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien GlobalIND_PC1 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 09, 2024
Full time
Senior Backend .Net Developer - Manchester City Centre (Hybrid remote) £55k-£65k This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex enterprise platform built in .Net 6 & 7, that is used by tens of millions of people across the UK, and soon to be even more once launched in the U.S. next year.The system processes 1000's of transactions and calculations every second and handles huge amounts of live incoming data streams from a multitude of external feeds.Based in Manchester city centre (2 days a week in office), this role is paying between £55k and £65k THE ROLE:You will be working with an established community of over 120 developers on varied aspects of the platform, in a back-end capacity which will include: Designing and developing new features for the platform following its roll-out Maintaining applications using C# and other technologies. Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code. Writing new API's, doing 3rd party integrations and optimising performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, testers, and project managers, to deliver high-quality software. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. Implement and follow software development processes, including Agile and Scrum methodologies. Document software design, code, and test procedures. Participate in the estimation of software development projects. Participate in customer and end-user interactions to gather requirements and provide support. Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including user manuals and help systems. Mentor Junior Developers and assist with their professional development. Requirements: A minimum of 5+ years' experience in C# .NET Experience of Unit and functional testing is important, not necessarily strict TDD. Expertise in performance optimization Solid knowledge of design patterns and OOP concepts Experience working in an Agile or Kanban environment. Beneficial: Experience with messaging tools such as Kafka, MSMQ or RabbitMQ would be highly beneficial. On offer: Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in Manchester office) Flexible start times (7am-10am) Annual bonus Pension Death in service Employee discount scheme Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay Please note that visa sponsorship cannot be offered now or in the future, and only candidates with the relevant right to work, and who are based in the UK will be considered.Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien GlobalIND_PC1 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Advert: Senior UI Designer - Shape the Future of Design Systems! Position Overview: Join our transformative journey at a well-known publishing and educational firm. Are you ready to revolutionize the end-to-end customer experience? We're seeking an exceptional Senior UI Designer to be a driving force in our digital product team. As we craft cutting-edge digital solutions for the global education sector, your expertise will help us shape a remarkable future. Your Role: Take the reins in sculpting our new design system. Your creative prowess will mould guidelines, patterns, and components that harmonize with our brand identity. Empower our teams to craft extraordinary user experiences that resonate with our diverse user base. With the freedom to excel, your contributions will redefine design excellence. Key Responsibilities: Design System Evolution: Be the architect of our new design system, orchestrating guidelines, patterns, and data visualizations. Forge a system that echoes our brand and supports versatile user interactions. Polished UI Designs: Collaborate seamlessly with UX designers to transform wireframes and prototypes into captivating, userfriendly UI designs. Continuous Refinement: Elevate the design system using user feedback, data insights, and emerging trends. Advocate for its adoption and maintain comprehensive documentation. Inclusivity Champion: Uphold accessibility best practices, ensuring our products resonate with all users. Collaboration Extraordinaire: Partner closely with diverse teams, conveying design decisions with clarity. Enhance design quality by offering constructive feedback during design reviews. Your Skills: A mastery of UI design principles, color theory, typography, and layout design. Proven experience crafting and maintaining design systems, style guides, and component libraries, including data visualizations. A solid foundation in user-centered design principles and best practices. Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and their integration into UI designs. Proficiency in Figma and design system tools like Storybook. Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for effective collaboration. A collaborative spirit, thriving in partnerships with UX designers, product managers, and developers. A keen eye for detail, meticulously preserving consistency and pixel-perfection throughout the design system. Innovative mindset, driven to explore new design trends, techniques, and tools to elevate the design system and overall product experience. Additional Information and Compensation: Pay: £430 - £480 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Initial 4-month contract Location: Central London office presence required once a week In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Aug 16, 2023
Full time
Job Advert: Senior UI Designer - Shape the Future of Design Systems! Position Overview: Join our transformative journey at a well-known publishing and educational firm. Are you ready to revolutionize the end-to-end customer experience? We're seeking an exceptional Senior UI Designer to be a driving force in our digital product team. As we craft cutting-edge digital solutions for the global education sector, your expertise will help us shape a remarkable future. Your Role: Take the reins in sculpting our new design system. Your creative prowess will mould guidelines, patterns, and components that harmonize with our brand identity. Empower our teams to craft extraordinary user experiences that resonate with our diverse user base. With the freedom to excel, your contributions will redefine design excellence. Key Responsibilities: Design System Evolution: Be the architect of our new design system, orchestrating guidelines, patterns, and data visualizations. Forge a system that echoes our brand and supports versatile user interactions. Polished UI Designs: Collaborate seamlessly with UX designers to transform wireframes and prototypes into captivating, userfriendly UI designs. Continuous Refinement: Elevate the design system using user feedback, data insights, and emerging trends. Advocate for its adoption and maintain comprehensive documentation. Inclusivity Champion: Uphold accessibility best practices, ensuring our products resonate with all users. Collaboration Extraordinaire: Partner closely with diverse teams, conveying design decisions with clarity. Enhance design quality by offering constructive feedback during design reviews. Your Skills: A mastery of UI design principles, color theory, typography, and layout design. Proven experience crafting and maintaining design systems, style guides, and component libraries, including data visualizations. A solid foundation in user-centered design principles and best practices. Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and their integration into UI designs. Proficiency in Figma and design system tools like Storybook. Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for effective collaboration. A collaborative spirit, thriving in partnerships with UX designers, product managers, and developers. A keen eye for detail, meticulously preserving consistency and pixel-perfection throughout the design system. Innovative mindset, driven to explore new design trends, techniques, and tools to elevate the design system and overall product experience. Additional Information and Compensation: Pay: £430 - £480 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Initial 4-month contract Location: Central London office presence required once a week In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Job Title: Senior UX/UI DesignerSalary: £85,000Location: Remote (1 day per month visit to London HQ) Are you ready to be a part of a groundbreaking movement? Join us at a dynamic and visionary company, where innovation meets impact. Over here, we're not just a company, we're a force for positive change. Our unwavering passion lies in revolutionising the way businesses and individuals invest in a sustainable future through Green Assets. Harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, our AI-driven platform paves the way for transformative investments in the carbon market. We're not just about financial gains; we're on a mission to accelerate the global shift towards a sustainable and carbon-neutral world. Our conviction is that investing in Green Assets isn't just smart, it's essential for combating the climate crisis head-on. Requirements: A proven track record in the realm of UX/UI design, notably carving a significant niche within the FinTech domain. A robust portfolio brimming with evidence of your design journey, spotlighting compelling UX/UI endeavours. Experience in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and their ilk. An innate ability to seamlessly convey your design choices and their underlying logic. Practical expertise in orchestrating user research and steering the wheel of usability testing. A love for sustainability, poised to interlace it creatively within the tapestry of your design solutions. Virtuosity in sculpting wireframes, conjuring mock-ups, and breathing life into interactive prototypes. Knowledge of front-end development tools is desirable A profound comprehension of design systems and component libraries. A seasoned hand at designing across diverse devices and platforms, crafting designs that morph elegantly across the responsive spectrum. A savvy interpreter of FinTech regulations and standards, crafting designs that effortlessly dance within the boundaries of guidelines. Responsibilities: Spearhead the creation of intuitive and user-centric interfaces that define the essence of our digital financial platforms. Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, adeptly translating requirements into vibrant user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes. Harness the power of user research and usability testing to unearth invaluable insights. Be a vanguard of design innovation, immersing yourself in the dynamic currents of the FinTech realm and weaving sustainable design practices into the fabric of our solutions. Curate a symphony of design harmony, ensuring each digital interaction adheres faithfully to our brand's guidelines and captures the spirit of consistency. Facilitate insightful design reviews that draw on the perspectives of stakeholders, catalysing a continuous evolution of designs. Forge a seamless bridge with developers, guiding the precise translation of designs into tangible digital reality while furnishing them with the necessary design assets. Be the unwavering advocate for our users, a compass that ensures the final product exceeds the realms of need and expectation. Your touch transforms technology into tailor-made experiences.
Aug 15, 2023
Full time
Job Title: Senior UX/UI DesignerSalary: £85,000Location: Remote (1 day per month visit to London HQ) Are you ready to be a part of a groundbreaking movement? Join us at a dynamic and visionary company, where innovation meets impact. Over here, we're not just a company, we're a force for positive change. Our unwavering passion lies in revolutionising the way businesses and individuals invest in a sustainable future through Green Assets. Harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, our AI-driven platform paves the way for transformative investments in the carbon market. We're not just about financial gains; we're on a mission to accelerate the global shift towards a sustainable and carbon-neutral world. Our conviction is that investing in Green Assets isn't just smart, it's essential for combating the climate crisis head-on. Requirements: A proven track record in the realm of UX/UI design, notably carving a significant niche within the FinTech domain. A robust portfolio brimming with evidence of your design journey, spotlighting compelling UX/UI endeavours. Experience in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and their ilk. An innate ability to seamlessly convey your design choices and their underlying logic. Practical expertise in orchestrating user research and steering the wheel of usability testing. A love for sustainability, poised to interlace it creatively within the tapestry of your design solutions. Virtuosity in sculpting wireframes, conjuring mock-ups, and breathing life into interactive prototypes. Knowledge of front-end development tools is desirable A profound comprehension of design systems and component libraries. A seasoned hand at designing across diverse devices and platforms, crafting designs that morph elegantly across the responsive spectrum. A savvy interpreter of FinTech regulations and standards, crafting designs that effortlessly dance within the boundaries of guidelines. Responsibilities: Spearhead the creation of intuitive and user-centric interfaces that define the essence of our digital financial platforms. Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, adeptly translating requirements into vibrant user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes. Harness the power of user research and usability testing to unearth invaluable insights. Be a vanguard of design innovation, immersing yourself in the dynamic currents of the FinTech realm and weaving sustainable design practices into the fabric of our solutions. Curate a symphony of design harmony, ensuring each digital interaction adheres faithfully to our brand's guidelines and captures the spirit of consistency. Facilitate insightful design reviews that draw on the perspectives of stakeholders, catalysing a continuous evolution of designs. Forge a seamless bridge with developers, guiding the precise translation of designs into tangible digital reality while furnishing them with the necessary design assets. Be the unwavering advocate for our users, a compass that ensures the final product exceeds the realms of need and expectation. Your touch transforms technology into tailor-made experiences.
Title: Digital Design Lead - Accenture Song Location: London - The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center. Career Level: 7 Manager Competitive Salary and Package (depending on experience) Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product andexperiencedesign; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise,we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: As a team... You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundary less opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. The Role: We are looking for an inspiring Digital Design Lead to work within Spark44's Digital Experience team on two of the most iconic and desirable automotive brands in Great Britain today. The Digital Design Lead will work across both brands on their respective global responsive websites. Both brands continually strive to offer the best online experiences for their current and prospective customers, delivering and impactful, meaningful and beautifully crafted experiences. You will be expected to create and develop outstanding creative concepts across both brands, both for current and future platforms. Role Responsibilities: Concept new ideas working in partnership with a UX architect Deliver inspiring design solutions that exceed expectations Produce dynamic and engaging full-motion prototypes Maintain, develop, and update complex component libraries Work on digital products across both brands Ensure all your own, and teams work, is of the highest possible standard Present ideas and work to the Design Director, Creative Director, clients, and the wider team Take responsibility and ownership for your own, and team projects Collaborate and work dynamically with in a small team You will have extraordinary digital design, motion and craft skills along with detailed understanding of designing intuitive site functionality, interaction, site architecture, user interfaces, navigation and digital experiences, along with component libraries and design systems. Not only will you be tasked with creating original concepts, and beautifully detailed execution, you will also have a strong knowledge of what is technically feasible across multiple platforms, along with a user-centric approach to digital design, combining photography, film, CGI and motion graphics to create interactive stories, prototypes and experiences for big global brands. Show more Show less Qualifications Highly talented Lead Digital Designer within a digital agency, or leading in-house creative team An outstanding portfolio of work which demonstrates mastery of your craft Detailed record of delivering beautiful and meaningful experiences, along with their commercial impact Industry-leading knowledge of interaction, digital, and user experience design Deep understanding of all digital design trends, e-commerce platforms, automotive and luxury brands Detailed experience of creating and developing complex design systems Expert motion graphic/animation/protoyping skills (Principle/Figma) Inspirational - encouraging big ideas and innovative design approaches and processes Ability to work within tight deadlines Creative team leadership, directing and mentoring Senior, Mid & Junior designers Strong teamwork skills and the ability to inspire work of others, including freelancers and 3rd party agencies Proven experience of collaboration with creative, technology, user experience and strategy teams A breadth of experience on multiple platforms - desktop, tablet, mobile Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite and motion-based software Have a BA in Design, Interactive Media, or related subject (preferred, not essential) What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes (25-30) days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. About Accenture Song We connect deep human and business insights with the power of technology to define and deliver new realities. Experiences that can make lives easier, healthier, safer, and rewarding. At Accenture Song, we're reimagining business through experience. Website: Industry: Marketing & Advertising Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Song, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Title: Digital Design Lead - Accenture Song Location: London - The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center. Career Level: 7 Manager Competitive Salary and Package (depending on experience) Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product andexperiencedesign; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise,we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: As a team... You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundary less opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. The Role: We are looking for an inspiring Digital Design Lead to work within Spark44's Digital Experience team on two of the most iconic and desirable automotive brands in Great Britain today. The Digital Design Lead will work across both brands on their respective global responsive websites. Both brands continually strive to offer the best online experiences for their current and prospective customers, delivering and impactful, meaningful and beautifully crafted experiences. You will be expected to create and develop outstanding creative concepts across both brands, both for current and future platforms. Role Responsibilities: Concept new ideas working in partnership with a UX architect Deliver inspiring design solutions that exceed expectations Produce dynamic and engaging full-motion prototypes Maintain, develop, and update complex component libraries Work on digital products across both brands Ensure all your own, and teams work, is of the highest possible standard Present ideas and work to the Design Director, Creative Director, clients, and the wider team Take responsibility and ownership for your own, and team projects Collaborate and work dynamically with in a small team You will have extraordinary digital design, motion and craft skills along with detailed understanding of designing intuitive site functionality, interaction, site architecture, user interfaces, navigation and digital experiences, along with component libraries and design systems. Not only will you be tasked with creating original concepts, and beautifully detailed execution, you will also have a strong knowledge of what is technically feasible across multiple platforms, along with a user-centric approach to digital design, combining photography, film, CGI and motion graphics to create interactive stories, prototypes and experiences for big global brands. Show more Show less Qualifications Highly talented Lead Digital Designer within a digital agency, or leading in-house creative team An outstanding portfolio of work which demonstrates mastery of your craft Detailed record of delivering beautiful and meaningful experiences, along with their commercial impact Industry-leading knowledge of interaction, digital, and user experience design Deep understanding of all digital design trends, e-commerce platforms, automotive and luxury brands Detailed experience of creating and developing complex design systems Expert motion graphic/animation/protoyping skills (Principle/Figma) Inspirational - encouraging big ideas and innovative design approaches and processes Ability to work within tight deadlines Creative team leadership, directing and mentoring Senior, Mid & Junior designers Strong teamwork skills and the ability to inspire work of others, including freelancers and 3rd party agencies Proven experience of collaboration with creative, technology, user experience and strategy teams A breadth of experience on multiple platforms - desktop, tablet, mobile Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite and motion-based software Have a BA in Design, Interactive Media, or related subject (preferred, not essential) What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes (25-30) days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. About Accenture Song We connect deep human and business insights with the power of technology to define and deliver new realities. Experiences that can make lives easier, healthier, safer, and rewarding. At Accenture Song, we're reimagining business through experience. Website: Industry: Marketing & Advertising Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Song, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Job Title Senior Solutions Designer Advert People make Sage great. From our colleagues delivering ground-breaking solutions to the customers who use them: people have helped us grow for more than thirty years, and people are driving our future as a great SaaS company. We're writing our next chapter. Be part of it! At Sage, we recognize that the world of work has rapidly shifted over the last few years, particularly how we work. That is why we have committed to working in a hybrid way going forward. Human connection is an essential ingredient of the 4 principles that make up our Flexible Human Work hybrid framework and we want to be transparent in what that looks like when you join our Sage family. On one hand, our offices will continue to play an important role in our future and serve as a place for spontaneous conversations, connection, collaboration as well as focused time. On the other hand, we have learned to reimagine where and when we work and to unlock that flexibility and innovation for our colleagues offering them the opportunity to work flex across their home, Sage offices or customer sites. We invite you to join us and help us write our next chapter. Follow us on our social media sites to join in conversations about open positions and company news! . If you would like support with your application (or require any adjustments) please contact us at for assistance. All qualified applicants will be thoughtfully considered and never discriminated against based on their race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Job Description Senior Experience Designer - Digital Network Newcastle Hybrid Working 0 to 5 days per week in the office, At Sage, Experience Designers play a mission critical role, using empathic methods to design and deliver products and services that delight our users. With specialty in more than one of: solution design, interaction design, visual design, or user research; they engage across the XD community, product management, product marketing, and engineering. Key Responsibilities Experience Designers combine user knowledge with analysis and artistry. They: • Are inspired by first-hand user engagement and immersed in user context and the problem domain. • Transform complex business scenarios into useful solutions that are easy to learn, and efficient to use, meeting the exact needs of the user with simplicity and elegance. • Delight users with extraordinary emotional experiences, delivering innovative, great-looking, and uniquely 'Sage' experiences that users love. • Design for the whole - end-to-end user journeys, across Sage Business Cloud, and for Sage's design language system. • Lead design workstreams, devising novel solutions. • Self-sufficiently solve major product areas, and supports others, coaching and mentoring in best practice. Skills, Know-how and Experience For the Digital Network team our Senior Experience Designer must be a talented Solution Designer as a core skill, backed up with some expertise in Interaction Design and User Research. Solution Design Skills Strong in: • Iterative, customer-centric exploration of problems and solutions. • Understand business goals and strategy, perform competitor analysis, understand business rules, legislation, and constraints. • Apply design thinking to determine the best solution. • Requirements definition and elicitation techniques, resolving conflicting requirements, validating requirements across multiple stakeholders while considering impact on the customer and product. • Accurate, unambiguous design deliverables aligned to business goals and strategy, estimation, phasing delivery, innovative and inventive in devising quality solutions. • Communicates complex ideas, requirements and solutions clearly, articulately and effectively, using the most appropriate tools, methods. Communication and presentation of rationale. • Validate the solution and either persevere or pivot approach. • Support others in interpreting and implementing solutions. Interaction Design Skills • Keeps abreast of industry best practice, and trends. Devises novel solutions. • Visualise and communicate user behaviour and needs through mental models, personas, scenarios, storyboards. • Create compelling screen flows, rapid prototypes, layout patterns, information architecture, wireframes. User Research • Cultivate a deep understanding of user needs, behaviors, attitudes and emotions. • Discover how people experience our products, test prototypes, advocate for users, and help deliver design that surprises and delights. • Analysis, communication, and practical actioning of user insight, including from user feedback, analytics (web, database, server logs) A/B testing, and competitor analysis. • Bringing customer stories and experiences to life for employees across sage. Ways of Working • Strong knowledge of industry standard tools. • Strong knowledge of design thinking, gaining experience in design with rationale and design critique. Ignites innovative practice in local team. • Demonstrates strong communication, presentation, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, leading sessions. • Shares knowledge, skills, and inspires other team members. • Influences seniors and thought leaders, and is confident with constructive challenge. • Seeks out personal development activities with initiative • Designs for constraint, and plans for iterative or phased delivery, and scalable solutions. • Drives and supports velocity in local team. Function Technology Country United Kingdom Office Location Newcastle Work Place type Hybrid
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Job Title Senior Solutions Designer Advert People make Sage great. From our colleagues delivering ground-breaking solutions to the customers who use them: people have helped us grow for more than thirty years, and people are driving our future as a great SaaS company. We're writing our next chapter. Be part of it! At Sage, we recognize that the world of work has rapidly shifted over the last few years, particularly how we work. That is why we have committed to working in a hybrid way going forward. Human connection is an essential ingredient of the 4 principles that make up our Flexible Human Work hybrid framework and we want to be transparent in what that looks like when you join our Sage family. On one hand, our offices will continue to play an important role in our future and serve as a place for spontaneous conversations, connection, collaboration as well as focused time. On the other hand, we have learned to reimagine where and when we work and to unlock that flexibility and innovation for our colleagues offering them the opportunity to work flex across their home, Sage offices or customer sites. We invite you to join us and help us write our next chapter. Follow us on our social media sites to join in conversations about open positions and company news! . If you would like support with your application (or require any adjustments) please contact us at for assistance. All qualified applicants will be thoughtfully considered and never discriminated against based on their race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Job Description Senior Experience Designer - Digital Network Newcastle Hybrid Working 0 to 5 days per week in the office, At Sage, Experience Designers play a mission critical role, using empathic methods to design and deliver products and services that delight our users. With specialty in more than one of: solution design, interaction design, visual design, or user research; they engage across the XD community, product management, product marketing, and engineering. Key Responsibilities Experience Designers combine user knowledge with analysis and artistry. They: • Are inspired by first-hand user engagement and immersed in user context and the problem domain. • Transform complex business scenarios into useful solutions that are easy to learn, and efficient to use, meeting the exact needs of the user with simplicity and elegance. • Delight users with extraordinary emotional experiences, delivering innovative, great-looking, and uniquely 'Sage' experiences that users love. • Design for the whole - end-to-end user journeys, across Sage Business Cloud, and for Sage's design language system. • Lead design workstreams, devising novel solutions. • Self-sufficiently solve major product areas, and supports others, coaching and mentoring in best practice. Skills, Know-how and Experience For the Digital Network team our Senior Experience Designer must be a talented Solution Designer as a core skill, backed up with some expertise in Interaction Design and User Research. Solution Design Skills Strong in: • Iterative, customer-centric exploration of problems and solutions. • Understand business goals and strategy, perform competitor analysis, understand business rules, legislation, and constraints. • Apply design thinking to determine the best solution. • Requirements definition and elicitation techniques, resolving conflicting requirements, validating requirements across multiple stakeholders while considering impact on the customer and product. • Accurate, unambiguous design deliverables aligned to business goals and strategy, estimation, phasing delivery, innovative and inventive in devising quality solutions. • Communicates complex ideas, requirements and solutions clearly, articulately and effectively, using the most appropriate tools, methods. Communication and presentation of rationale. • Validate the solution and either persevere or pivot approach. • Support others in interpreting and implementing solutions. Interaction Design Skills • Keeps abreast of industry best practice, and trends. Devises novel solutions. • Visualise and communicate user behaviour and needs through mental models, personas, scenarios, storyboards. • Create compelling screen flows, rapid prototypes, layout patterns, information architecture, wireframes. User Research • Cultivate a deep understanding of user needs, behaviors, attitudes and emotions. • Discover how people experience our products, test prototypes, advocate for users, and help deliver design that surprises and delights. • Analysis, communication, and practical actioning of user insight, including from user feedback, analytics (web, database, server logs) A/B testing, and competitor analysis. • Bringing customer stories and experiences to life for employees across sage. Ways of Working • Strong knowledge of industry standard tools. • Strong knowledge of design thinking, gaining experience in design with rationale and design critique. Ignites innovative practice in local team. • Demonstrates strong communication, presentation, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, leading sessions. • Shares knowledge, skills, and inspires other team members. • Influences seniors and thought leaders, and is confident with constructive challenge. • Seeks out personal development activities with initiative • Designs for constraint, and plans for iterative or phased delivery, and scalable solutions. • Drives and supports velocity in local team. Function Technology Country United Kingdom Office Location Newcastle Work Place type Hybrid
THE JOB ON OFFER The Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE) exists to inspire people to transform the world by applying emerging technology and innovative ideas. We embrace the art of the possible and bring it to life through digital products, services and experiences. Our mission is to create the future for Capgemini and our clients. Our team is a hand-picked high-performing group of specialists who have a dedicated passion for innovation and emerging technology. We work across the spectrum of sectors that Capgemini is involved in: Customer Products and Retail, Transport, Manufacturing, Telecom, Public Sector, Financial Services and Energy and Utilities. YOUR ROLE You will work with our UK team in our innovation exchange in the heart of the city of London. At the AIE, you'll be part of a small team of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. You will have a passion for innovation and emerging technology and embrace working with new ideas and methods. You will be comfortable working in an ambitious, start-up style culture where you will play a part in our future strategy and growth and contribute to the development of the team through a number of internal projects. You will work alongside clients, account execs, innovation consultants, developers and product owners to ideate, experiment, and build rapid proof of concepts and innovations for a range of clients leveraging the latest emerging technology. Your primary role will be to work with the business in bringing services and products to life. As a user centered design advocate, you will deliver value for our clients and the business and have a strong portfolio and track record to demonstrate this. Not only do you understand the value of design, but you are also able to communicate this in engaging ways to clients and internal stakeholders. You get excited solving business and technology challenges through design and by working hand in hand with developed to deliver pixel perfect products. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Transform concepts, ideas, and propositions into designs • Create and own the design concepts for a project, working with the project team and client collaboratively to bring the vision to life in a range of formats, such as scribes, infographics, apps, websites • UI Designs (apps, websites, web applications) • Rich pictures to explain complex problems/concepts (this can be done through scribe/illustration/graphic design/infographics) • Interaction design (navigation through products) • Conduct workshops & brainstorming sessions with internal design team members or with clients to define visual design direction • Present designs and visions to clients and elaborate on design decisions made • Gather customer and end-use requirements and create overall UX concept and strategy YOUR PROFILE • Solid understanding of 2D/3D design tools - Figma, Adobe, blender • Passion for designing compelling digital products, services and experiences that solve for user needs • Strong understanding of design thinking, planet centric/inclusive design and human centred design methods • Passion for emerging technologies and hunger to innovate Bonus points if you have experience in: • 3d modelling • video production • animation WHY CAPGEMINI IS UNIQUE We realise a Total Reward package should be move than just compensation. At Capgemini we offer range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called Applaud We work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions. Working for Capgemini you get to be at the forefront of designing future experiences, which truly impact our clients and wider society for the better. GET THE FUTURE YOU WANT Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. ABOUT CAPGEMINI Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
THE JOB ON OFFER The Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE) exists to inspire people to transform the world by applying emerging technology and innovative ideas. We embrace the art of the possible and bring it to life through digital products, services and experiences. Our mission is to create the future for Capgemini and our clients. Our team is a hand-picked high-performing group of specialists who have a dedicated passion for innovation and emerging technology. We work across the spectrum of sectors that Capgemini is involved in: Customer Products and Retail, Transport, Manufacturing, Telecom, Public Sector, Financial Services and Energy and Utilities. YOUR ROLE You will work with our UK team in our innovation exchange in the heart of the city of London. At the AIE, you'll be part of a small team of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. You will have a passion for innovation and emerging technology and embrace working with new ideas and methods. You will be comfortable working in an ambitious, start-up style culture where you will play a part in our future strategy and growth and contribute to the development of the team through a number of internal projects. You will work alongside clients, account execs, innovation consultants, developers and product owners to ideate, experiment, and build rapid proof of concepts and innovations for a range of clients leveraging the latest emerging technology. Your primary role will be to work with the business in bringing services and products to life. As a user centered design advocate, you will deliver value for our clients and the business and have a strong portfolio and track record to demonstrate this. Not only do you understand the value of design, but you are also able to communicate this in engaging ways to clients and internal stakeholders. You get excited solving business and technology challenges through design and by working hand in hand with developed to deliver pixel perfect products. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Transform concepts, ideas, and propositions into designs • Create and own the design concepts for a project, working with the project team and client collaboratively to bring the vision to life in a range of formats, such as scribes, infographics, apps, websites • UI Designs (apps, websites, web applications) • Rich pictures to explain complex problems/concepts (this can be done through scribe/illustration/graphic design/infographics) • Interaction design (navigation through products) • Conduct workshops & brainstorming sessions with internal design team members or with clients to define visual design direction • Present designs and visions to clients and elaborate on design decisions made • Gather customer and end-use requirements and create overall UX concept and strategy YOUR PROFILE • Solid understanding of 2D/3D design tools - Figma, Adobe, blender • Passion for designing compelling digital products, services and experiences that solve for user needs • Strong understanding of design thinking, planet centric/inclusive design and human centred design methods • Passion for emerging technologies and hunger to innovate Bonus points if you have experience in: • 3d modelling • video production • animation WHY CAPGEMINI IS UNIQUE We realise a Total Reward package should be move than just compensation. At Capgemini we offer range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called Applaud We work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions. Working for Capgemini you get to be at the forefront of designing future experiences, which truly impact our clients and wider society for the better. GET THE FUTURE YOU WANT Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. ABOUT CAPGEMINI Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity A Senior / Principal EC&I Engineer is required to undertake detail design activities. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to work independently, and have demonstrable engineering experience, be confident in their own ability to lead and deliver the Instrumentation scope on a project. The Principal engineer shall be instrumentation biased with an ability to develop process control panel schematics with a demonstrable knowledge of process instrumentation and an ability to work closely with Process Engineers, Mechanical engineers, PDMS and Civil Engineers to deliver an EC&I design. The candidate shall also be able to, support EC&I Designers to develop panel schematics based on Sequence and Interlock Definition Documents (SIDD). The candidate shall be familiar with AVEVA design tools (AVEVA Instrumentation and AVEVA Electrical). The candidate shall be familiar with the following: Good knowledge of Profibus networks and Profibus instrumentation design. Develop Instrument Schedules, Block Cable Diagrams, and Instrument Data Sheets. Develop control panel schematic diagrams. Support the PDMS team in developing the 3D plant model. Support other Engineers and Designers and allocate and direct work in close liaison with the Lead EC&I Engineer. Develop schemes for Instrument Loop Drawings, Hook-Up Drawings, and Instrument Mounting Drawings. Perform all assigned work to agreed Safety, Health & Environmental standards and demonstrate a commitment to attaining high levels of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) performance. Participate in and advise on all design activities and initiatives, including documentation review etc. Ensure that all designs are to required standards and that the project objectives are met. Ensure that the work is completed to the agreed schedule. Preparation of project instrument schedules, design, Including instrument sizing and selection, calculations and verification checks Knowledge of steam system instrumentation.Here's What You Will Need: Developing Instrumentation Schedules, Instrument Data Sheets. Must have sound knowledge of process instrumentation. Must have sound knowledge of Profibus PA and DP networks. Must have a sound knowledge of electrical panel design processes. Ability to communicate effectively with team members. Knowledge of AVEVA Instrumentation and AVEVA Electrical shall be advantageous. Preference is to have a P1 pass however, this is not mandatory. Familiar with Electrical design principles. Knowledge of Low Voltage Directive. Knowledge of Minimum Design Safety Principles. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team . Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.
Feb 01, 2022
Full time
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity A Senior / Principal EC&I Engineer is required to undertake detail design activities. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to work independently, and have demonstrable engineering experience, be confident in their own ability to lead and deliver the Instrumentation scope on a project. The Principal engineer shall be instrumentation biased with an ability to develop process control panel schematics with a demonstrable knowledge of process instrumentation and an ability to work closely with Process Engineers, Mechanical engineers, PDMS and Civil Engineers to deliver an EC&I design. The candidate shall also be able to, support EC&I Designers to develop panel schematics based on Sequence and Interlock Definition Documents (SIDD). The candidate shall be familiar with AVEVA design tools (AVEVA Instrumentation and AVEVA Electrical). The candidate shall be familiar with the following: Good knowledge of Profibus networks and Profibus instrumentation design. Develop Instrument Schedules, Block Cable Diagrams, and Instrument Data Sheets. Develop control panel schematic diagrams. Support the PDMS team in developing the 3D plant model. Support other Engineers and Designers and allocate and direct work in close liaison with the Lead EC&I Engineer. Develop schemes for Instrument Loop Drawings, Hook-Up Drawings, and Instrument Mounting Drawings. Perform all assigned work to agreed Safety, Health & Environmental standards and demonstrate a commitment to attaining high levels of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) performance. Participate in and advise on all design activities and initiatives, including documentation review etc. Ensure that all designs are to required standards and that the project objectives are met. Ensure that the work is completed to the agreed schedule. Preparation of project instrument schedules, design, Including instrument sizing and selection, calculations and verification checks Knowledge of steam system instrumentation.Here's What You Will Need: Developing Instrumentation Schedules, Instrument Data Sheets. Must have sound knowledge of process instrumentation. Must have sound knowledge of Profibus PA and DP networks. Must have a sound knowledge of electrical panel design processes. Ability to communicate effectively with team members. Knowledge of AVEVA Instrumentation and AVEVA Electrical shall be advantageous. Preference is to have a P1 pass however, this is not mandatory. Familiar with Electrical design principles. Knowledge of Low Voltage Directive. Knowledge of Minimum Design Safety Principles. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team . Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.
Senior Product Designer - EY's Hive About Our mission is to transform the working lives of tax and finance professionals. Here at the Innovation Hive, we are an energetic and driven team with a passion for revolutionising the ways in which tax and finance teams work. Founded only a few years ago, we have built a platform leveraging the latest technology (including AI) and have already enjoyed strong internal and external adoption. Our early success has ensured significant ongoing investment to scale the platform and build new features, we are well set to become the leading tech solution in the market. With the move towards making tax digital and increased remote working, there has never been a better time to join our team, work on real challenges and help build game-changing digital solutions for our industry. The opportunity We are looking for a talented senior product designer who can work across all stages of design, from understanding the core user problem to shipping a well-tested UI. As a senior member of the team, you will help build UX maturity within the Innovation Hive and champion human-centred design. You will enjoy working with stakeholders, engineers, and product managers to create simple solutions that solve complex problems for our users. The ideal candidate is someone who: Can empathise with users and have a holistic view of the product in mind Enjoy s working on problems, rather than features Acts as a facilitator and can work effectively alongside product managers and engineers Welcomes and invites feedback regularly from stakeholders and users Is comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment Proactively identifies and tackles opportunities to improve our ways of working What you will do Innovate - own every aspect of the product's design, focusing on the key user problems and creating innovative solutions that deliver a simple and intuitive user experience Manage - gather user and business requirements for design briefs Discover - collaborate with our researcher and product managers to conduct user research Prototype and test - create wireframes and prototypes to validate with users for rapid iteration Deliver - create beautifully polished UI and be able to communicate the detail to development scrum teams ensuring seamless hand-offs Collaborate - foster strong working relationships with product managers and engineers Communicate - be transparent and be able to communicate ideas to stakeholders Coach - coach and encourage junior product designers in a continuous learning environment What You Definitely Need We expect our product designers to be well rounded so you should have user experience, user interaction and commercial product experience Ability to apply a wide range of design thinking techniques, able to deliver innovative conceptual thinking, whilst also having the right analytical and technical mind-set and skills to work out the details to deliver real value to the product Experience running design workshops Proven experience with design systems, grid frameworks, delivering to and creating style guides and other responsive design experience Experience working alongside developers in an iterative way as part of an agile team Recognised Degree or similar experience (essential) and Masters (desirable) Proficient with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe CS, InVision, Zeplin, Marvel Experience designing enterprise or financial software (desirable) Our core values Empathetic - you take the time to understand what drives other team members, what motivates them and how to achieve mutual objectives Humble - you actively seek feedback and feel comfortable providing it to others. You are not overly influenced by organisational hierarchy Hungry - you are excited by what you do, and you bring an enthusiasm to your job Adaptable - you are comfortable re-evaluating your view when presented with contrasting facts and your opinions What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client- facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Want to build a better working world? We'd love to hear from you.
Feb 01, 2022
Full time
Senior Product Designer - EY's Hive About Our mission is to transform the working lives of tax and finance professionals. Here at the Innovation Hive, we are an energetic and driven team with a passion for revolutionising the ways in which tax and finance teams work. Founded only a few years ago, we have built a platform leveraging the latest technology (including AI) and have already enjoyed strong internal and external adoption. Our early success has ensured significant ongoing investment to scale the platform and build new features, we are well set to become the leading tech solution in the market. With the move towards making tax digital and increased remote working, there has never been a better time to join our team, work on real challenges and help build game-changing digital solutions for our industry. The opportunity We are looking for a talented senior product designer who can work across all stages of design, from understanding the core user problem to shipping a well-tested UI. As a senior member of the team, you will help build UX maturity within the Innovation Hive and champion human-centred design. You will enjoy working with stakeholders, engineers, and product managers to create simple solutions that solve complex problems for our users. The ideal candidate is someone who: Can empathise with users and have a holistic view of the product in mind Enjoy s working on problems, rather than features Acts as a facilitator and can work effectively alongside product managers and engineers Welcomes and invites feedback regularly from stakeholders and users Is comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment Proactively identifies and tackles opportunities to improve our ways of working What you will do Innovate - own every aspect of the product's design, focusing on the key user problems and creating innovative solutions that deliver a simple and intuitive user experience Manage - gather user and business requirements for design briefs Discover - collaborate with our researcher and product managers to conduct user research Prototype and test - create wireframes and prototypes to validate with users for rapid iteration Deliver - create beautifully polished UI and be able to communicate the detail to development scrum teams ensuring seamless hand-offs Collaborate - foster strong working relationships with product managers and engineers Communicate - be transparent and be able to communicate ideas to stakeholders Coach - coach and encourage junior product designers in a continuous learning environment What You Definitely Need We expect our product designers to be well rounded so you should have user experience, user interaction and commercial product experience Ability to apply a wide range of design thinking techniques, able to deliver innovative conceptual thinking, whilst also having the right analytical and technical mind-set and skills to work out the details to deliver real value to the product Experience running design workshops Proven experience with design systems, grid frameworks, delivering to and creating style guides and other responsive design experience Experience working alongside developers in an iterative way as part of an agile team Recognised Degree or similar experience (essential) and Masters (desirable) Proficient with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe CS, InVision, Zeplin, Marvel Experience designing enterprise or financial software (desirable) Our core values Empathetic - you take the time to understand what drives other team members, what motivates them and how to achieve mutual objectives Humble - you actively seek feedback and feel comfortable providing it to others. You are not overly influenced by organisational hierarchy Hungry - you are excited by what you do, and you bring an enthusiasm to your job Adaptable - you are comfortable re-evaluating your view when presented with contrasting facts and your opinions What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client- facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Want to build a better working world? We'd love to hear from you.
Senior UX Designer Legal & General 6 months Inside IR35 Purpose of role: L&G's digital customer vision is to accelerate growth and drive value through a focus on customers, best-in-class digital technology solutions and optimal unit costs. This hands-on role is responsible for Experience Design within product and project teams, using best practice User-Centred Design methods and processes to deliver and optimise digital customer experiences that maximise customer satisfaction, increase conversion rates and grow online selfservice (reducing cost to serve) across all Legal & General's digital assets. Principal accountabilities: 1. Responsible for identifying the requirements of our customer and partners' online needs during projects and change activity. Promotes the think customer' approach. 2. Responsible for the information architecture, navigation, user-flows, experience architecture and interaction designs that effectively and directly solve the customers/partners online needs. 3. Identifying the need for customer research and managing the research process, Front End analysis, interviewing, focus groups and requirements gathering. 4. Use of appropriate user experience tools including storyboarding, scenario development, highlevel use case definition, user and task analysis to capture and develop user requirements and integrate elements into user interaction designs. 5. Work in collaboration with UI Designer to create, evaluate and modify prototypes to support development process and facilitate iterative testing of prototypes. 6. Design and develop usability testing plans. Lead engagement with usability test suppliers. 7. Work closely with the analytics team to analyse and interpret website metrics in order to develop deep and broad understanding of user base and user behaviour. Make recommendations based on collected data and overall strategy. 8. Be at the centre of expertise in terms of giving the customers and partners a world-class digital experience. Represent the team on key projects as and when required as the dedicated online user experience specialist. 9. Develop and share deep knowledge of customer insight to understand our customer and partners' needs, attitudes, goals, values and behaviours to be able to deliver personalised and customised digital experiences. 10. Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) 11. People management partnership accountabilities for jobholders who manage people Knowledge: - The role holder must have a good understanding of Lean UX and design within scrum and be confident to play a key role in shaping experience design at L&G. - Good knowledge of latest Design best practice and methods. - Essential to have history of concepting user-centred digital experiences for large/complex organisations. - Understanding of UX principles, personas, usability and other UX disciplines. - Experience with research and testing as part of the design process (including desk research, multi-variant testing and user testing). - Sound business knowledge and business acumen. - Client facing experience in an agency environment would be beneficial. Experience: - Excellent communication and written skills. - Confident to challenge briefs and requests from within and outside the organisation. - Ability to influence and build trusted relationships with all levels within the organisation and external agencies and become a strong advocate for user centred design. - Good team player - ability to work collaboratively across disciplines - Pays attention to new online trends, behaviours, technologies and how the organisation can use these to retain customers, transform offline processes to online, and to optimize experiences and procedures
Nov 05, 2021
Contractor
Senior UX Designer Legal & General 6 months Inside IR35 Purpose of role: L&G's digital customer vision is to accelerate growth and drive value through a focus on customers, best-in-class digital technology solutions and optimal unit costs. This hands-on role is responsible for Experience Design within product and project teams, using best practice User-Centred Design methods and processes to deliver and optimise digital customer experiences that maximise customer satisfaction, increase conversion rates and grow online selfservice (reducing cost to serve) across all Legal & General's digital assets. Principal accountabilities: 1. Responsible for identifying the requirements of our customer and partners' online needs during projects and change activity. Promotes the think customer' approach. 2. Responsible for the information architecture, navigation, user-flows, experience architecture and interaction designs that effectively and directly solve the customers/partners online needs. 3. Identifying the need for customer research and managing the research process, Front End analysis, interviewing, focus groups and requirements gathering. 4. Use of appropriate user experience tools including storyboarding, scenario development, highlevel use case definition, user and task analysis to capture and develop user requirements and integrate elements into user interaction designs. 5. Work in collaboration with UI Designer to create, evaluate and modify prototypes to support development process and facilitate iterative testing of prototypes. 6. Design and develop usability testing plans. Lead engagement with usability test suppliers. 7. Work closely with the analytics team to analyse and interpret website metrics in order to develop deep and broad understanding of user base and user behaviour. Make recommendations based on collected data and overall strategy. 8. Be at the centre of expertise in terms of giving the customers and partners a world-class digital experience. Represent the team on key projects as and when required as the dedicated online user experience specialist. 9. Develop and share deep knowledge of customer insight to understand our customer and partners' needs, attitudes, goals, values and behaviours to be able to deliver personalised and customised digital experiences. 10. Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) 11. People management partnership accountabilities for jobholders who manage people Knowledge: - The role holder must have a good understanding of Lean UX and design within scrum and be confident to play a key role in shaping experience design at L&G. - Good knowledge of latest Design best practice and methods. - Essential to have history of concepting user-centred digital experiences for large/complex organisations. - Understanding of UX principles, personas, usability and other UX disciplines. - Experience with research and testing as part of the design process (including desk research, multi-variant testing and user testing). - Sound business knowledge and business acumen. - Client facing experience in an agency environment would be beneficial. Experience: - Excellent communication and written skills. - Confident to challenge briefs and requests from within and outside the organisation. - Ability to influence and build trusted relationships with all levels within the organisation and external agencies and become a strong advocate for user centred design. - Good team player - ability to work collaboratively across disciplines - Pays attention to new online trends, behaviours, technologies and how the organisation can use these to retain customers, transform offline processes to online, and to optimize experiences and procedures
Senior UX/UI Designer - Permanent - Manchester We are looking to hire a UX/UI Designer with strong visual design and research skills, along with a solid portfolio to join our futuristic digital team. You will utilize your full range of product design, interaction design, and visual design skills on a variety of digital projects. You will Work collaboratively to design usable, consistent and intuitive user interfaces across mobile and desktop, utilize user research to inform design decisions, produce wireframes, user flows and visual designs in line with established UI patterns. Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Location: Manchester Start: ASAP Skills *Experience of motion design skills with relevant tools like After Effects *Proficiency in ProtoPie, Principle or Framer or equivalent prototyping tools *Basic understanding of HTML/CSS Please apply now or call for more details Spring acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Spring Group UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Spring. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Nov 05, 2021
Full time
Senior UX/UI Designer - Permanent - Manchester We are looking to hire a UX/UI Designer with strong visual design and research skills, along with a solid portfolio to join our futuristic digital team. You will utilize your full range of product design, interaction design, and visual design skills on a variety of digital projects. You will Work collaboratively to design usable, consistent and intuitive user interfaces across mobile and desktop, utilize user research to inform design decisions, produce wireframes, user flows and visual designs in line with established UI patterns. Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Location: Manchester Start: ASAP Skills *Experience of motion design skills with relevant tools like After Effects *Proficiency in ProtoPie, Principle or Framer or equivalent prototyping tools *Basic understanding of HTML/CSS Please apply now or call for more details Spring acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Spring Group UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Spring. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
A Senior Service Designer is needed to join a fast-growing tech software company who want to build a community of designers with the experience to work on cutting edge projects and is ready to join their exciting journey. As the Senior Designer you will be a passionate practitioner who wants to develop the others around them! You will be delivering an expert service supporting several different clients, leading multiple complex projects with you and your design team. What's on offer? Salary of up to £70,000 dependent on experience Opportunity to work locally and remotely Flexible holidays and working hours! Paid counselling Paid anniversary break & more! If you have a background in Product design, Interaction design or service design, You will also have: Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering several services Leadership skills and mentoring of the designers you have worked with A drive to not only lead but learn! Examples of your work delivering small or large changes previously. If you are experienced in the above and still eager to learn there will be opportunities to develop upon your public speaking skills, leadership and mentoring skills in a growing team and advance upon you coding skills and knowledge. To find out more about this role, please send your CV to James Bradley through this website for review as initial interviews with the client are being arranged ASAP. Venturi is a staffing business dedicated to you, differentiating ourselves in the marketplace by quality of service and candidate delivery. Our highly skilled and experienced staff operate within dedicated markets to give you the best service possible. Venturi markets include Business Intelligence, Development IT & Legal IT. Venturi operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age for this role.
Nov 05, 2021
Full time
A Senior Service Designer is needed to join a fast-growing tech software company who want to build a community of designers with the experience to work on cutting edge projects and is ready to join their exciting journey. As the Senior Designer you will be a passionate practitioner who wants to develop the others around them! You will be delivering an expert service supporting several different clients, leading multiple complex projects with you and your design team. What's on offer? Salary of up to £70,000 dependent on experience Opportunity to work locally and remotely Flexible holidays and working hours! Paid counselling Paid anniversary break & more! If you have a background in Product design, Interaction design or service design, You will also have: Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering several services Leadership skills and mentoring of the designers you have worked with A drive to not only lead but learn! Examples of your work delivering small or large changes previously. If you are experienced in the above and still eager to learn there will be opportunities to develop upon your public speaking skills, leadership and mentoring skills in a growing team and advance upon you coding skills and knowledge. To find out more about this role, please send your CV to James Bradley through this website for review as initial interviews with the client are being arranged ASAP. Venturi is a staffing business dedicated to you, differentiating ourselves in the marketplace by quality of service and candidate delivery. Our highly skilled and experienced staff operate within dedicated markets to give you the best service possible. Venturi markets include Business Intelligence, Development IT & Legal IT. Venturi operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age for this role.