Interaction / UX Designer at Amber Labs #vacancy #remote

UX Designer

Permanent 

Hybrid – Remote with occasional client site days

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. Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience.

Amber Labs was founded on three key principles:

1. A people-first internal culture, with diverse investments and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure that ensures everyone has a chance to share in the success of the company.

2. Constant iteration to identify opportunities to develop artifacts, accelerators, and automation solutions that allow for rapid deployment of highly technical cloud or on-premises solutions for our clients.

3. Consistent investment in our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology, underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure maximum velocity, quality, and value

As a UX Designer at Amber Labs, you’ll be at the forefront of crafting exceptional user experiences. Your role involves analyzing product specifications and user expectations, conducting usability testing, creating interaction models based on research, and collaborating seamlessly with UI designers and developers. With your strong proficiency in design software and a keen eye for interaction design and information architecture, you’ll contribute to innovative solutions that redefine user-centric design at Amber Labs while staying abreast of industry trends and competitor products. Join us in shaping the future of user-centered design.

Key responsibilities:

Analyze and meet product specifications and user expectations

Perform concept and usability testing and gather feedback

Use special personas based on user research results

Create right interaction models and evaluate their success

Build wireframes and prototypes around customer needs

Solve UX problems, such as usability or findability, using creative approach

Collaborate with UI designers to implement attractive designs

Discuss design ideas and prototypes with developers

Stay informed about competitor products and industry trends

Key requirements:

  • Demonstrable, recent experience of working on a UX Designer, UI Designer or other relevant position
  • Significant experience with design software and a solid portfolio of design projects
  • Excellent knowledge of interaction design and information architecture
  • Good knowledge of HTML/CSS; JavaScript is a plus
  • Experience in project management and research will be a bonus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business-oriented approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • BSc in Design, Computer Science, Engineering or other related area

Benefits:

  • Join a rapidly expanding startup 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.

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.

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