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.Job Specification Description As a UX Designer, you will deliver intuitive product experiences based on user needs and design principles. You will be passionate about needs-based design and an advocate for design thinking and digital product design.  You will be part of and high-performing team at the heart of Kainos Smart Audit—a product that’s not only growing year on year, but also consistently achieves outstanding customer satisfaction scores. As part of our team, you’ll be immersed in an environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering real value to some of the world’s most recognized organizations—including Workday themselves. Smart Audit is leading the way in bringing AI to life within the Workday ecosystem. Our rapid growth is fuelled by a bold roadmap and a commitment to staying at the cutting edge of intelligent automation, analytics, and reporting. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of Workday products, working alongside talented colleagues in product, engineering, and data science to deliver solutions that set new standards for transparency, control, and insight.  If you’re excited by the prospect of working with global leaders, driving impactful change, and being part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible with AI in enterprise software, we’d love to hear from you.  Responsibilities

• Designs wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups, adhering to usability best practices and accessibility standards
• Leads the creation and use of journey and process maps to help prioritise and guide design direction
• Facilitates user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts
• Works with wider project team to establish value of UX design as a discipline
• Analyse user feedback and usage data to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define user requirements and translate them into effective design solutions
• Advocate for best practices in UX and accessibility throughout the product development lifecycle

Required Skills And Experience

• Proven experience designing for enterprise software or SaaS solutions
• Understanding of information architecture, interaction design and visual design principles
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX design, including research, interaction design, and visual design
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present designs and rationale to stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies
• Knowledge of Workday product architecture
• Knowledge of IT General Controls
• Ability to balance business objectives with user needs to deliver high-quality solutions.

Embracing our differences   At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is 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 who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.