[Remote] UX Designers - Contractors INSIDE IR35

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hippo is a digital services partner dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. They are looking for talented UX Designers for current and future contractor opportunities, focusing on user-centered design and Agile methodologies to solve complex problems and meet user needs.ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on how to solve complex problems using UX design, people-centred design and Agile methodologiesLead multidisciplinary Agile teams to design services that meet identified user needsAdvocate inclusive approaches and styles within UX designBuild supportive relationships with clients and stakeholders, yet challenge ideas and manage difficult conversationsSupport other UX designers and advise other colleagues on how to get the best from UX designPromote Hippo’s people-centred design offer both internally and externallySkillsAdvanced UX design skills, with experience of applying these across different environmentsExperience of working in multidisciplinary Agile teams to design and deliver people-centred servicesExperience of designing for diverse users, including those with accessibility or assisted digital needsProven experience of championing UX and service design approachesExperience of mentoring/training other UX designersAdvanced communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage conflict and convey difficult messages with tact and sensitivityA good understanding of other Agile roles across design, product and techStrong consultancy and leadership skills, and confidence in exploring problem spaces with clients to determine the most appropriate way forwardBenefitsInside IR35 positions available on a short-term or long-term basis with fully remote/flexible working arrangementsWe are a registered Disability Confident EmployerMindful EmployerEndometriosis Friendly EmployerA member of the Armed Forces CovenantHippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practicesCompany OverviewAt Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Leeds, Leeds, GBR, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://hippodigital.co.uk/.