Contract Design Thinking Job Vacancies

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Visual Designer E

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
Visual designer Flexible location - hybrid 6 month contract Inside ir35 Core Skills & Expertise Advanced visual and UX design skills across platforms. Strong systems thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Excellence in interaction design, visual design, and accessibility. Proficiency in tools: Figma Skilled in prototyping, sketching, and concept development. Experience working within and contributing to multi-brand … design systems. Competent in documenting components and maintaining design consistency. Design Thinking & Process User-centered design approach to craft industry-leading experiences. Advanced in competitor analysis, workshopping, and ideation. Proactively design with the customer's needs in mind. Collaboration & Communication Collaborative mindset with exceptional communication skills. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams (designers, engineers, product … understanding of user needs, aspirations, and challenges. Ensure customer focus in all aspects of design. Passionate about elevating product quality through consistent design. Community & Growth Active contributor to the design community. Share knowledge and continuously improve design methods. Support user research activities and apply insights to design. Personal Attributes Empathetic, daring, inquisitive, and a proactive problem-solver. Strong More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Service Designer SC Cleared

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
to-end, user-centred services in the public sector. This role requires a deep understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and principles, and the ability to lead complex design initiatives that align with policy intent, user needs, and organisational objectives. Rate - £600.00 per day inside ir35 Location - Remote working with occasional travel on client site Duration - 6 Months … Clearance - SC Cleared Key Skills Lead the design of end-to-end services that effectively deliver on user needs and policy objectives Ensure accessibility, usability, and inclusivity across all touchpoints and service journeys Map and analyse complex service ecosystems to identify pain points, opportunities, and interdependencies Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including policy, operations, delivery, product, system design, and other user-centred design disciplines Engage in open and transparent design practices, sharing insights and collaborating with internal teams and wider stakeholders (subject to information security protocols) Produce detailed mappings of current ('as-is') services and processes-both digital and offline-based on verified data Develop clear and effective service blueprints, journey maps, and visual artefacts More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £625 per day
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Senior Services Developer

Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom
Hays Technology
user-centred services that reduce friction and manual effort, while promoting cultural change across the organisation. You'll lead service development efforts, create journey maps and blueprints, and embed design thinking into engineering workflows to deliver meaningful, iterative solutions. Key Responsibilities Use Figma and other tools to create intuitive wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups that reflect user-centred … design principles. Facilitate design thinking workshops and translate complex business requirements into elegant, user-friendly service solutions. Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback analysis to inform service development. Present service concepts and progress confidently to stakeholders at all levels. Stay current with service design and development trends, introducing innovative solutions that enhance user experience and … management and communication skills, able to engage technical and senior audiences. Self-starter with a growth mindset, able to work independently and within cross-functional teams. Passionate about inclusive design and creating services based on real user needs. Experience navigating large organisations and leveraging internal/external resources effectively. This role will require you to work 3 days per More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Senior Service Designer - Figma / Belfast

Ireland
Harvey Nash
Senior Service Designer - Figma - sought by leading investment bank based in Belfast - Contract *Inside IR35* Key Responsibilities Design wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups using tools like Figma Facilitate design thinking workshops to translate complex requirements into elegant solutions Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions Present design concepts and progress to stakeholders … across all levels Stay current with service design trends and introduce innovative practices What We're Looking For Proven experience in service design, ideally within complex or regulated environments Expertise in journey mapping, service blueprinting, and stakeholder engagement Strong proficiency in Figma and other design tools Excellent communication and collaboration skills A growth mindset and a passion More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £650 per day
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Senior Service Designer

Ireland
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
lookout for a Senior Service Designer to join our innovative product team. You will be instrumental in crafting journey maps and service blueprints that prioritise user experience, leading our design efforts and driving cultural change within the organisation. Your role will require a solid grasp of service design principles and the ability to deliver incremental user value through … Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). Key Responsibilities: Utilise Figma and other design tools to create intuitive wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups that embody user-centred design principles. Collaborate with stakeholders via design thinking workshops to translate complex business requirements into user-friendly solutions. Conduct user research and usability testing, gathering feedback to ensure our designs effectively … meet user needs. Articulate and present design concepts, strategies, and project progress to stakeholders at all levels. Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practises in service design, introducing innovative solutions that enhance business growth and user satisfaction. Characteristics: Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and creative approach to risk management. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £650 per day
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UX Research Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Lead Talent Group Limited
potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction. Come and join an exciting, new Experience Design Team (EXD), focused on designing and delivering the next-generation banking experience for all our customers. We’re seeking a highly capable, enthusiastic and experienced UX Research Manager to … deliver better experiences and improved outcomes for millions of customers across the UK, from retail banking, to savings, wealth, and insurance. You will be part of an integrated strategic design capability, made up of insight-driven Proposition, Service, Behavioural, Product and Content design, tasked with driving exceptional experiences and better outcomes for customers. You will partner and collaborate … closely with business, product, and engineering teams, elevate our design vision, and help embed a design-led culture of creativity, quality, and innovation. About The Role: The UX Research Manager reports into the Head of Insight, within our Insight, Strategy and Effectiveness Centre of Excellence. Day to day you will be embedded in the Experience Design team More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum, Pro-rata
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Senior Service Designer

United Kingdom
Brightbox GRP Ltd
will be responsible for designing and enhancing services, ensuring they meet user needs and align with business goals. The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of user-centred design principles and methodologies, as well as experience in delivering services that are efficient, effective, and enjoyable for users. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with stakeholders to identify user needs and service … requirements. - Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions. - Create service blueprints, user journey maps, and prototypes to visualise service delivery processes. - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure service designs are feasible and aligned with business objectives. - Develop and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency across services. - Facilitate workshops and design sessions to engage stakeholders and gather feedback on service concepts. - Continuously iterate on service designs based on user feedback and performance data. Required Skills and Qualifications: - Proven experience as a Service Designer or in a similar role. - Strong understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) principles and More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £450 - £500 per day
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Digital Content Designer

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Pontoon
you a passionate Digital Content Designer eager to craft seamless digital experiences? If you thrive on collaboration and innovation, we want you to help build advocacy and advance Service Design across the organisation! Skills and Experience We're Looking For To succeed in this role, you should possess: A proactive and motivated approach, with a passion for achieving both … along with the ability to identify potential risks and adapt to changing priorities. Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying ideas and implications to diverse audiences. Experience in research and design thinking methods, particularly in the financial services or government sectors. About the Role As a Digital Content Designer, your expertise will shine as you: Collaborate effectively within agile … Communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders, managing expectations and integrating diverse perspectives into solutions. Conduct research and document current and future state services to enhance customer journeys. Make informed design decisions while putting the user experience at the forefront. Take ownership of your personal and professional development. Work closely with designers, product owners, and engineers to foster a collaborative More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Digital Content Designer

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pontoon
you a passionate Digital Content Designer eager to craft seamless digital experiences? If you thrive on collaboration and innovation, we want you to help build advocacy and advance Service Design across the organisation! Skills and Experience We're Looking For To succeed in this role, you should possess: A proactive and motivated approach, with a passion for achieving both … along with the ability to identify potential risks and adapt to changing priorities. Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying ideas and implications to diverse audiences. Experience in research and design thinking methods, particularly in the financial services or government sectors. About the Role As a Digital Content Designer, your expertise will shine as you: Collaborate effectively within agile … Communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders, managing expectations and integrating diverse perspectives into solutions. Conduct research and document current and future state services to enhance customer journeys. Make informed design decisions while putting the user experience at the forefront. Take ownership of your personal and professional development. Work closely with designers, product owners, and engineers to foster a collaborative More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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UX Researcher

London, United Kingdom
Pontoon
role is very much B2B, not consumer-facing - your focus will be on suppliers, buyers, and propositions, ensuring the supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. The Product and Supplier Design team covers a broad array of research across four verticals, with this role leading research in the supply chain vertical. You'll explore how suppliers, buyers, and proposition teams … interact, delivering actionable insights that drive the design of enterprise tools and processes used at scale across the business. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of UX designers, product managers, engineers, and analysts, while working closely with design managers and the UX research lead to help set and drive the research agenda. Location & Working Pattern 3 days … internal colleagues (Head Office and Commercial teams) and external suppliers. Identify user needs and jobs to be done, spotting opportunities and delivering actionable insights that inform enterprise product and design strategy. Scope, plan, and execute research throughout the design lifecycle, with a focus on discovery and strategic direction, as well as post-release validation where required. Balance business More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Senior UX Researcher - AI/Pharmaceutical Life Science

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Square One Resources
UX Researcher to help shape great AI experiences for those working in pharmaceutical life science research & early drug discovery. You will work closely with Product and Tech squads, providing design thinking, a human-centric approach, and the expertise to imagine and deliver great digital experiences. In this role you will be specifically working on the development of an … AI tool to enhance pharmaceutical life science research. The mission is to understand the complex needs our customers and design solutions using innovative technologies to serve their purpose. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Providing UX research support and guidance to our innovation team. Planning, conducting and delivering impactful research, working closely with UX Designers, Product Managers, team members and stakeholders. … maintaining our research repository. Required Skills/Experience Have extensive experience working on discovery-focused generative user research, ideally using a Jobs to be Done methodology. Be able to design qualitative and quantitative experiments to suit the research question, project stage and timescales Have experience planning, conducting and delivering user research applying a range of methods such as UX More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Daily
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Scrum Master Law Firm Experience Required

City of London, London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Computappoint
Hybrid: 2-3 days on-site per week Rate: Up to £400/day Outside IR35 Responsibilities Facilitate delivery for agile squads using frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, or Design Thinking. Act as a proxy product owner, collaborating with product owners and cross-functional teams to identify business value, map processes, and deliver user-focused solutions. Foster self-organisation … engagements, and stakeholder communications. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead in an agile organisation, with expertise in SAFe, Scrum, or Design Thinking . Strong DevOps and Release Management experience, with hands-on knowledge of working with architects, developers, and QA teams. In-depth understanding of the Software Development Life More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £300 - £420 per day
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Design Thinking
10th Percentile
£303
25th Percentile
£413
Median
£525
75th Percentile
£613
90th Percentile
£702