UX Design Apprentice

Are you excited by the challenge of collaboratively solving complex problems and delivering impactful solutions?

Do you have the passion and potential to develop exceptional user experience? As a UX Design Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside our experienced UX designers and researchers, gaining hands-on experience in the full lifecycle of user-centred product, software, and service design. This will include activities such as conducting user research to deeply understand customer needs, ideating and prototyping design concepts, testing solutions with users, and iterating on designs to optimise the experience.

Location

London and Swansea

Programme Duration

42 months

Qualification & Level

Level 6 Apprenticeship - Digital User Experience (UX) Professional (Integrated Degree)

Weekly Working Hours

Apprentices will work a 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday.

Office Type

The positions will be based in a Corporate Office.

Training Breakdown

Blended and work-based learning, including face-to-face workshops, digital learning, and self-study.

Required Skills & Qualifications

For the apprenticeship programme, we prioritise applicants eligible for government funding. You need to:

• Be 18 years or over before the start date.

• Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the programme.

• Have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years.

• Be a UK resident for the entire duration of the programme.

• Not be registered to study on a UK government-funded course ending June 2025 or later.

• Have at least 5 GCSEs grade C (grade 4) or above, including Maths and English.

• Have 3 A-levels or equivalent qualifications at grade C or above, including one in a STEM subject.

Please note: This position is a 42-month fixed-term contract.
You must not already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level.

What are the core components of this apprenticeship?

As a UX Design Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience and training in areas such as:

• User Research: Assisting and conducting user research to capture, interpret, and articulate digital product or service requirements.

• User-Centered Design: Advocating for the user perspective throughout the product development process.

• Stakeholder Communication: Supporting the communication of UX insights, ideas, and results to stakeholders.

• Professional Development: Engaging in continuous learning to stay up-to-date with the latest UX methodologies and trends.

• Critical Thinking: Applying critical analysis to uncover user needs and devise innovative solutions.

• Collaboration & Communication: Working closely with cross-functional teams to advocate for the user perspective.

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrating a meticulous approach to data analysis to inform user-centered decisions.

• Continuous Development: Maintaining a strong desire to stay on the pulse of the latest UX practices and techniques.

What will I learn as I progress through my course?

• User Research & Insights: Mastering a range of user research methods to deeply understand user needs, behaviours, and pain points.

• Interaction Design: Designing intuitive and seamless interactions across digital products and services.

• Information Architecture: Organising and structuring complex information to optimise user navigation and engagement.

• Visual Design: Developing aesthetic and brand-aligned designs that enhance the overall user experience.

• Usability Testing: Planning and executing user testing activities to validate design solutions and drive iterative improvements.

• Prototyping: Creating high-fidelity prototypes to communicate design ideas and test with users.

• Design Systems: Contributing to the development and maintenance of robust, scalable design systems.

• Product Development: Collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

What qualifications will I gain?

Level 6 Apprenticeship - Digital User Experience (UX) Professional (Integrated Degree)

What are my career prospects after graduating?

Your journey as a UX Design Apprentice opens the door to a variety of exciting career opportunities, including roles such as:

• UX Designer

• Interaction Designer

• User Researcher

• Information Architect

• Visual Designer

• UX Strategist

Successful apprentices may also choose to progress on to higher-level qualifications or related programmes.