Exciting opportunity for people taking their first career steps in The Digital Design World! Start Date: September 2024 Fancy a career where you can combine practical, hands-on learning with working on some of the UK's most exciting Design projects? One thing's for sure at BJSS you'll always be learning!
Initially you will join the SPARCK Academy foundations course to learn the tools and skills that will shape your future in research and design consultancy. Once you are assigned to a project the support and training opportunities don't stop. You will be assigned a mentor to support you with your development, you will have access to a wide range of learning resources, and your fellow Academy Alumni.
You will find a typical day on the Academy to be engaging, fun and informative where you will learn the basics of research and design methodologies to develop digital products for real people. It will be filled with interactive sessions, consisting of both theory and practical and aided by our expert tutors who will make sure that you get the most out of your learning experience.
At SPARCK, we're proactive self-starters who bring ideas to life. This academy programme will focus on the 70% - the opportunity to work on real consultancy challenges that put your knowledge into practice. After the initial 4 weeks you'll be placed on a client project alongside a cross-functional user-centred design team. Here you'll need to get 'comfortable in the squiggle' to scope your own work, lead user interviews, facilitate design workshops and present to clients and stakeholders. This is where the real learning starts!
This role can be based from either our Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Nottingham offices.
Not just for graduates!The SPARCK Design Academy is open to everyone, whether you are a graduate, self-taught, or looking to change career. At SPARCK we create an environment that provides the same opportunities and support to all no matter their background. So if you have a passion for research, user-centred design, content design, service design and the skills mentioned below we want to hear from you.
What will you do?As a design consultant, your role is to help delivery teams create products that are user centred and accessible for everyone, by following design methods and processes that include research, content, journey mapping and iterative design.
You'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, following agile methodologies and delivering technology to a range of clients.
You'll get to work with some of the brightest and best in the industry in our design practices. Not only will this experience allow you to develop your skills, but you'll also learn new techniques, drive your own self learning and be given the opportunity to take on multiple roles across research and design. About YouResearch, Design or UX background (e.g. Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, Research Methods, Behavioural Sciences, Visual Design, Product Design, UX/UI, completed a UX bootcamp)Experience and skills within the User centred design family, for example, research, design and content.Passionate about research and user-centred designKeen to become t-shaped and skilled in multiple design disciplinesKeen to get involved in multiple sectors and roles across a variety of locations (travel sometimes required)Passionate about learning and trying out new thingsKeen problem solver, taking ownership of workPeople first approach and mindsetEmpathetic and curiousProactive and drive ideas forwardNot afraid of ambiguity and adopt a fail fast mentalityUp for giving it a go and trying new thingsGood presentation skills and confident articulating project work to a team or clientAbout UsSPARCK is the design and innovation heart of technology consultancy BJSS. This unique relationship means we can design and deliver innovative products and services for people and the planet, in a human-centred way.
We operate from 26 locations across the UK, Europe, Australia, and the United States. We bring together teams of creative experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative and open culture and are committed to world-class delivery.
We look for people with a passion for making an impact by bringing their own unique experiences and ideas. So if you are someone who thrives on collaborating, solving problems, and getting stuff done, we'd love to hear from you.
We want to continue to grow our team with people just like you! Some of the PerksFlexible benefits allowance – you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more)Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and otherLife Assurance (4 x annual salary)25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFHDiscounts – we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brandsAn industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referralsFlexible holiday buy/sell optionElectric vehicle schemeTraining opportunities and incentives – we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O'ReillyGiving back – the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into techYou will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSSWe have a busy social calendar that you can choose to join– quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethersGymFlex gym membership programme
