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UX Designer
Join Kainos and Shape the Future
At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators—driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference.
Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS
As an Experience UX Designer (Consultant) at Kainos, you will:
- Deliver intuitive service experiences based on user needs and design principles.
- Be passionate about needs-based design and an advocate for design thinking and service design.
- Manage, coach, and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on:
- Managing employee performance
- Assisting in career development
- Be part of and supported by our growing Experience Design capability, creating exemplary digital services.
We are supportive, collaborative, talented, and hugely passionate about user-centred design. We focus on making a positive, measurable impact on millions of people through quality products and services—not marketing or dark patterns.
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MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS
- Able to:
- Define design strategy and communicate benefits to senior stakeholders
- Identify and design methods of ideation appropriate to the business context and project requirements
- Use journey maps to inform business and customer recommendations
- Coordinate the production of prototypes to meet the needs of user testing and development
- Conduct usability testing and incorporate research into design strategy
- Collaborate to create new information architecture (IA) based on analysis and research
- Advocate and promote accessibility and AD (Assessment & Disability) standards across projects
- Guide other teams and stakeholders in best practices for user-centred design (UCD) across a project lifecycle
- Mentor junior team members and represent UX design across Kainos
- Must have a demonstrated ability in:
- Managing, coaching, and developing members of your team and wider community
DESIRABLE
- Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies
- Experience assisting with or conducting research and analysing findings to identify content needs
- Experience working in a full-service digital agency environment
- Active membership in relevant communities (e.g., online groups, speaking at conferences)
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At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’re committed to building a team as diverse as the world we live in—where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of:
- Age
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Religion
- Disability or any other characteristic that makes them unique
A Level Playing Field
We understand that every candidate’s journey is different. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way. If you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out for guidance.
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE STAND FOR
At Kainos, we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier.
- Our two specialist practices, Digital Services and Workday, work globally for clients across:
- Healthcare
- Commercial sectors
- Public sector
- We build strong relationships with customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and create impact tomorrow.
Our people love:
- The exciting work
- The cutting-edge technologies
- The benefits we offer
That’s why we’ve consistently been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies.
For more information, visit kainos.com.
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