About The Role As an Interaction and Product Designer at TPXimpact, you will work on projects creating plans, flows, prototypes, and user interfaces that are easy to use and accessible.
As part of multidisciplinary teams, you will be able to work independently, and with other specialists to produce high-quality work that meets the needs of users. Alongside this, you will play an active role in contributing to our Interaction & Product Design practice.
Dimensions Focusing on users - working as the Interaction and Produce Designer in multidisciplinary teams deciding how product(s) will work and why, balanced against what an organisation wants to achieve
Framing problems as hypotheses and knowing how to prioritise
Testing assumptions, generating multiple ideas and knowing how to measure if they're successful
Creating prototypes using technical knowledge in the right level of detail (paper, clickable and code) and testing ideas with users to help teams make product choices based on evidence
Designing for accessibility from start to finish, meeting diverse needs to create the best possible experience for everyone
Establishing design patterns and use existing design systems, helping to improve them
Working with developers from discovery to live to turn designs into real products, and use feedback from users to keep improving them
Communicating design decisions clearly, telling the story of our work and impact
Contributing actively to our Interaction & Product Design practice, inspiring engagement and sharing
Continuously maintaining and updating your skills and knowledge to stay current within your relevant field of expertise
Key performance indicators for the role Individual utilisation: 90%
Problem solving responsibility and complexity
Medium, assisting in project delivery and supporting practice-specific tasks. Able to handle limited ambiguity and adapt to changing situations with direction from more experienced colleagues.
Internal / External interactions
Support delivery and client relationships
Contribute to practice growth (internal impact, sharing, blogging)
Responsibilities Medium, assisting in project delivery and supporting practice-specific tasks. Able to handle limited ambiguity and adapt to changing situations with direction from more experienced colleagues.
Support delivery and client relationships
Contribute to practice growth (internal impact, sharing, blogging)
Individual utilisation: 90%
About You Professional knowledge and experience
Essential experience
Contributing to product design strategy, problem framing and propositions as well as managing assumptions and using hypothesis-driven approaches
Creating and designing prototypes using a mix of methods (such as paper, clickable and code) supporting learning and insight throughout different stages of design
Using graphic/visual design craft composition, typography and layout to create high quality interfaces; in form and function
Designing inclusively, meeting accessibility standards and the needs of diverse user groups
Building proficiency in different tools to communicate intent and create visually engaging artefacts
Working with other design disciplines to identify user needs and identify opportunities to inform design choices
Working with developers; bridging the gap using knowledge of how the internet works (such as, HTML, CSS and JS) translating design into working software
Using and contributing to design systems
Facilitating activities to progress the work and present the story of change and impact
Working in ambiguous situations to build shared understanding, with clarity and direction.
Desirable experience
Identifying skill gaps in junior designers or members of a client team, and working with them to develop their skills working with teams with low design maturity
Technical skills Align design work with long-term goals, vision, and product strategy
Shape problem framing and develop product propositions that support strategic service direction
Independently map user interactions and identify key tasks for goal achievement
Apply information architecture, micro-interactions, design systems and graphic/visual design principles to create prototypes of the appropriate fidelity using various methods (e.g. paper, clickable, and code)
Understand and communicate how code influences design and deployment decisions
Demonstrate the value of prototyping in code, using tools like GOV.UK and NHS prototype kits
Apply visual and graphic design principles to create accessible and impactful interfaces following WCAG and WAI-ARIA standards
Monitor and understand the impact of emerging technologies, such as large language models and generative AI, on interaction design practice
Contribute to and take ownership of training and skills transfer initiatives, including pairing 1-to-1 to transfer skills and knowledge
Collaborate effectively with other designers across disciplines, including content, service, and research.
About Us People-Powered Transformation We're a purpose driven organisation, supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, were creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world.
At the heart of TPXimpact, were collaborative and empathetic. Were a team of passionate people who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we have in the world. We know that change happens through people, with people and for people. Thats why we believe in people-powered transformation.
Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting.
Benefits Include:
30 days holiday + bank holidays
2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about
Maternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave
Life assurance
Employer pension contribution of 5%
Health cash plan
Personal learning and development budget
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan
Green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial advice
Health assessments
About TPXimpact - Digital Transformation
We drive fundamental change in approaches to product and service development, delivery and technology. Our agile, multidisciplinary teams use technology, design and data to deliver better results, improving outcomes for individuals, organisations and communities.
By working in the open, in partnership with our clients, we not only transform their systems and services but also build the capability of their teams, so work can continue without us in the longer term. Our focus is sustainable change, always delivered with positive impact.
Were an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview.
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