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UX Designer
Experience UX Designer (Consultant)
Join Kainos and Shape the Future
At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators—driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.
We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.
Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Experience UX Designer (Consultant) at Kainos, you will:
- Deliver intuitive service experiences based on user needs and design principles.
- Advocate for design thinking and service design.
- Manage, coach, and develop a small team, with a focus on employee performance and career development.
- Lead, alongside our growing Experience Design capability, in creating exemplary digital services that have a positive, measurable impact on millions.
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We prioritise quality products, refrain from dark patterns, and ensure designs are grounded in user-centred principles.
WORKING CONTEXT / CULTURE
You will work in a supportive, collaborative, and passionate environment. Your focus is on user-centred design, where your insights help shape products that make a real difference.
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS
- Define design strategy and communicate its benefits to senior stakeholders.
- Identify and design ideation methods suited to business and project needs.
- Use journey mapping to support business and customer recommendations.
- Co-ordinate the production of prototypes tailored to user testing and development.
- Conduct usability testing; integrate research into design strategy.
- Collaborate in creating information architecture (IA) based on analysis and research.
- Champion and enforce accessibility and AD (Accessibility Design) standards.
- Guide teams and stakeholders in best practices for User-Centred Design (UCD) across project lifecycles.
- Mentor junior team members and represent UX design within Kainos.
- Demonstrate experience in managing, coaching, and developing team members, as we believe in people growth.
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DESIRABLE
- Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies.
- Experience in research, including assisting with or conducting research and analysing findings to uncover content needs.
- Background in a full-service digital agency environment.
- Active participation in relevant community groups (e.g., online forums, conference speaking).
EMPOWERING DIFFERENCES
At Kainos, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to build a team as diverse as the world, where everyone feels valued, respected, and given equal opportunities to thrive. We actively seek talent regardless of:
- Age
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Religion
- Disability
- Any other characteristic that defines identity
"Our mission is not just to recruit—it’s to create an equitable experience for every candidate."
Our supportive talent acquisition team is here to assist you at every stage. If you require adjustments or accommodations, we encourage you to reach out for a private conversation. Our goal is to tailor the recruitment process to suit your unique needs.
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