UX Consultant

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• No. 1 Best Large Workplace in Ireland by GPTW
• 5th Best Super Large Workplace in the UK by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK 2023 by GPTW
• Top 10 Best Place to Work UK by Glassdoor

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

Working closely with a User Researcher and Service Designer as well as technical teams you will be supporting the design and development of services that meet both user needs and strategic business objectives and adhere to the Digital Service Standard.

In this role you will be working in support of our expanding customer base and ambitious growth plans, we are looking to strengthen our technical capability within the organisation. To support this projected growth we want to attract talented Designers, who will become key contributors to our engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of work showing full variety of skills  
• Proof of applying UX and/or Design Thinking principles in your work 
• Proficient in the Adobe suite  
• Experience with prototyping tools (Axure, Sketch, Invision, Adobe XD, Marvel)  
• Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS  
• Experience designing responsive websites, web apps, IOS and Android apps (Experience using media queries)  
• Demonstrable experience of taking complex wireframes and user flows and transforming them into a visually appealing, high-fidelity products   
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interpret and negotiate briefs with stakeholders and explain complex ideas 

Additional Information

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

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

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