Category: I.T. & Communications
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a UX Designer for an initial 6 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £400/day (Outside of IR35). This role will be hybrid working with 2 days per week onsite.
Responsibilities:- Work alongside business analysts and subject matter experts to understand need, and design application enhancements and associated processes around delivery of that need. - Work closely with the Product Owner, Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, and the delivery team.
Essential Skills:- Expert design acumen demonstrated through owning service/product design end-to-end- Proven understanding of collaborative, user-centred design methods- Skills and tooling knowledge to bring application designs to life, from sketches to wireframes and storyboards to high fidelity mock-ups and click-through prototypes- Ability to create high quality UX deliverables which deliver on service/product outcomes, including Creating user interface designs and interactive prototypes, Developing wireframes and functional specifications, Designing information architecture, Assisting developing personas, scenarios and user experience maps, Designing & running workshops and co-creation sessions and Designing content to guide users easily through the processes- Ability to carry out independent user research, and make use of quantitative data- Ability to use insights to inform and improve your designs- Strong focus on usability & accessibility to ensure the end service/product meets the end users' needs- Good working knowledge of Agile methodologies- Proven ability to work cross-team and synthesize feedback and input from business leaders, product management, and engineering (working directly with developers for implementation of designs) - Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization- Reviewing existing systems and processes to identify UX issues and develop UX recommendationsIf you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
