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.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:
As a UX Designer (Senior Associate) at Kainos, you will deliver intuitive service experiences based on user needs and design principles. You will be passionate about needs-based design and an advocate for design thinking and service design.
You will be part of and supported by our growing Experience Design capability creating exemplary digital services. We are supportive, collaborative, talented, and hugely passionate about user-centred design. We are not about marketing and dark patterns; we are all about making a positive, measurable impact on millions of people through quality products and services.
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS
• Able to guide the creation of design systems and advocate best practice by example
• Contributes towards the design and facilitation of ideation workshops
• Leads the creation and use of journey and process maps in a project context to help prioritise and guide design direction
• Is aware of limitations and constraints within the technical and business landscape and designs accordingly
• Comfortable contributing to research and strategic planning
• Can analyse and review existing Information Architecture and design accordingly
• Facilitates accessibility audit and usability testing
• Works with wider project team to establish value of UX design as a discipline
• Instrumental in developing the UX design practice in Kainos
DESIRABLE
• Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies
• Demonstrable knowledge in user-centred design practices
• Understanding of information architecture, interaction design and visual design principles
• Experience working in a full-service digital agency environment
• Active member of relevant communities, e.g. online groups, speaking at conferences
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.
Skills Required
- Guide the creation of design systems and advocate best practice
- Contribute to the design and facilitation of ideation workshops
- Lead the creation and use of journey and process maps to guide design
- Design with awareness of technical and business constraints
- Contribute to research and strategic planning
- Analyse and review existing information architecture and redesign accordingly
- Facilitate accessibility audits and usability testing
- Work with project teams to establish value of UX design
- Help develop and grow the UX design practice at Kainos
- Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies
- Demonstrable knowledge in user-centred design practices
- Understanding of information architecture, interaction and visual design principles
- Experience in a full-service digital agency environment
- Active participation in relevant communities (speaking, online groups)
Kainos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kainos and has not been reviewed or approved by Kainos.
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Healthcare Strength — Private healthcare, access to trained counsellors/EAP, and broader wellbeing initiatives are prominently offered across regions. Company materials frame support across emotional, physical, social, career and financial wellbeing, with UK references to Bupa coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Hybrid/flexible hours, generous vacation packages, and parental leave are emphasized in careers materials. Some regions also highlight volunteering time and flexibility that support work–life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Annual share awards and employee share plans (e.g., free shares, Sharesave) are widely promoted, with cash equivalents where plans aren’t available. These programs broaden ownership participation beyond base pay.
Kainos Insights
What We Do
At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist business areas, Digital Services and the Workday Practice, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.
