UI/UX Designer

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders 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 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  

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop user-centred design solutions that align with business and technical requirements.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and detailed mock-ups for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate and refine design concepts.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to support a consistent user experience.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to support consistent UI implementation.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility, usability, and performance standards.
• Use user feedback and analytics to inform design improvements.
• Keep informed of relevant industry developments to support continuous improvement of the user experience.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Expertise in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD.
• Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups.
• Good understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and usability standards.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Well-developed visual design skills with attention to detail and aesthetics.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of current design trends and emerging technologies.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. 

• Salary Range: €45,000 - €55,000
• 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; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, 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.  
• 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, 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 & quarterly Star Awards. 
• 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. 

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at ekta.bahl@version1.com. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

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