The Company:
At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.
The Role:
Key Responsibilities:
- As a UX Designer, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the user experience strategy for digital products and services within the public sector. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including visual designers, developers, and researchers, to create accessible, user-friendly services that meet both business and user needs.
Requirements:
- UX Strategy & Design:
- Help your team define the user experience strategy for various products and services.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure that designs meet both user needs and business objectives.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design ideas.
- User Research & Testing:
- Collaborate with the research team to plan, conduct, and analyse user research and usability testing.
- Use insights from user research to inform design decisions and improve user experience.
- Lead or participate in review sessions to discuss the progress of projects and recommend improvements.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with developers and other team members to ensure that designs are implemented accurately and effectively.
- Write clear design specifications, guidelines, and documentation for the development team.
- Ensure that designs are aligned with GOV.UK design principles and adhere to best practices in accessibility and usability.
- Prototyping & Iteration:
- Build prototypes and drafts to communicate your design ideas and iterate based on feedback.
- Develop solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify design problems and propose solutions to improve the overall user experience.
- Contribute to internal design reviews and take part in discussions to improve processes and standards.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Government Experience:
- GDS Assessment Experience:
- Gov.UK Design Guidance:
- Proven UX Design Experience:
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Tool Proficiency:
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with front-end technologies or development tools.
- Understanding of GDS Service Standards and Digital Services Playbook.
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices (WCAG, ARIA).
- Understanding of Heroku
Benefits:
- Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
- Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
- Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
- Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
- 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
- Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
- Participate in a generous employee referral program.
- A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
- Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:
- Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
- Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
- Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
- By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.
Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
What Happens Next?
Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.
