Senior Interaction Designer

Company Description Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital‑First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award‑winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do. UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW Job Description We are looking to recruit an Interaction Designer who can work effectively in multidisciplinary, agile teams to deliver excellent results for Version 1’s customers in the public and private sector. You will be experienced in designing services that are accessible, usable and inclusive and comfortable using a range of tools such as Figma and the GOV.UK prototype kit. You’ll work with users and stakeholders to determine the best way to design services that meet user needs and business objectives. Your portfolio will demonstrate your ability to understand users and design to meet their needs, work to relevant design standards and communicate your design decisions effectively. Qualifications Design thinking and evidence‑based design. Strong understanding of design thinking and can apply frameworks. Evidence‑based approach, test assumptions, simplest feasible solutions. Focus on users and their needs. Basic user research activity, collaborate with user researchers to understand users and test designs for usability and accessibility. Design to meet wide range of user needs, explain design decisions and constraints. Concepts and prototyping. Create and iterate a variety of prototypes, selecting the appropriate level of fidelity and tools. Evaluate concepts and prototypes, explain to stakeholders. Apply and adapt appropriate design patterns, participate in design community. Experience of accessible/inclusive design. Understand key principles and considerations for accessible/inclusive design and apply appropriately. Evaluate designs in relation to accessibility standards. Knowledge and experience of design standards. Deep understanding of inclusive design and accessibility, familiarity with WCAG 2.2. Knowledge of UK public sector design standards, GDS service standards, GOV.UK design system patterns, assessment processes. Consultancy skills. Communicate design process and decisions effectively to gain confidence of internal colleagues and customers. Manage stakeholders, know when to elevate issues, seek support to unblock design work. Agile working in multidisciplinary teams. Understand user‑centred design practices and align work to agile workflows across stages of development lifecycle. Work in open, iterative and collaborative way in multidisciplinary team. Additional Information Why Version 1? At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme. Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance. Financial Wellbeing initiatives including Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme. Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies. Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call‑Out’ platform. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr