UX Designer (Software Engineering Graduate Programme) - Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

We are seeking an ambitious computer science graduate who is ready to make their mark in industry as a UX/UI Designer.

Join our Software Engineering Team and play a pivotal role in critical change initiatives that drive organisations forward. Work alongside Software Engineers and Analysts in the FDM Software Engineering Practice delivering top quality projects for our clients.

As part of the Graduate Programme you will be equipped with the skills you need to become a UX/UI Designer. This specific role will be to work for our client in the finance sector in Edinburgh, on a hybrid basis with opportunity to convert to a permanent position.

You will join FDM as a consultant in the Software Engineering Practice, where you’ll have access to coaching, upskilling and on-going career development from our expert coaches. As a Junior UX/UI Designer you will support the design team in creating user centered digital products and experiences. You will work closely with Senior Designers to conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes and assist in refining design solutions based on feedback. This role is for computer science students to transition into a UX Product Designer.

Where ambition meets opportunity

At FDM, we find driven people from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to your continuous growth, we offer a non-linear career journey with our Skills Lab helping guide you to the future you want.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science
• Knowledge of how to use Figma as a design tool
• Coursework or training experience in UX/UI design principles and methodologies
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work in a team
• Demonstrable interest and desire to work in technology
• Commitment to at least two years of employment with FDM
• The right to work in the UK

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skill set within your field
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme
• Hybrid role with 3 days in the office

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion 
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.