Trainee Solution Designer - Geeks London, England
Job description
UK vacancies > Trainee Solution Designer - Geeks
£25K- £30K (DOE) - Increasing up to £40K
The role of the solution designer at Geeks is to develop software application designs through the use of our tool prototyping tool visual spec. Design, in this case, refers to functional design, interaction design and information architecture design. This role does not involve visual design. To succeed in this role you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical stakeholders.As a trainee solution designer at Geeks you are expected to learn how to design solutions to clients requirements in the form of a low fidelity prototype. We call the process of creating this prototype a solution design project. You will learn how to apply user experience design principles and techniques, use internal tools, and acquire knowledge of software development. This will be achieved by shadowing senior solution designers and accessing online training material.
Analysis workshops:
The primary technique used to gather requirements at Geeks is the Analysis Workshop. In discussion with client stakeholders, solution designers elicit requirements, map business processes, create use case diagrams, and develop user journeys. The aim of this is to define a solution for the client’s requirements in the form of a low fidelity prototype that outlines the scope, functionality and time/cost of a product to be developed. As a trainee you will be expected to support a senior/lead designer in workshops by taking notes, asking pertinent questions and assisting with the creation of a prototype.
Continuous professional development:
In this process of shadowing, and by completing case studies, you will learn how to elicit requirements and capture them using our prototyping tool visual spec.
Knowledge of business software development is gained through online resources and internal training sessions. This knowledge underpins the practice of solution design, so that in future you will be confident in discussion with client stakeholders and able to suggest ways of automating business processes.
Responsibilities
Learning how to gather business requirements for bespoke software using analysis workshops
Creating low fidelity wireframes
Learning the basics of object oriented languages
Cultivating broad knowledge of business terminology, for example: EBITDA, Margin, turnover, market share, overheads, ROI etc…
Learning the principles of user centred design
Learning the Geeks approach, and where the BA team fits in the process
Award-winning Training Program
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Required personal qualities
Curious and a lifelong learner You're naturally a curious person. You strive to always be better than yesterday. You seek feedback.
Driven and pro-active You love action and enjoy a high pace. You naturally assume responsibility and cannot just sit back. You do not give up until you have achieved the goals.
Impact-driven You genuinely care about the world. You are not driven by money, fame, comfort, or other self-interests, but by a burning desire to contribute and make an impact.
Agile and adaptable You see change as something positive, an opportunity to grow. You thrive in dynamic environments.
Positive thinker You naturally see the glass half full and focus on the bright side of things.
Required skills
Analytical problem-solving You are not easily overwhelmed by the complexity. You can break complex problems down into small and manageable components. You are quick to spot relationships between things and ideas.
Effective communication You can explain ideas and concepts concisely and succinctly. You know what to say, when to say, and how to say. You minimise misunderstandings.
Required experience / qualifications
Degree in Business Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a business-related subject.
Professional work experience You need to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in a business-related field.
About Geeks
We don't make software. We make easyware, quickware, solutionware, awesomeware, the ware that makes the world better. We are the fixers, the doers, the problem solvers. We make technology and it makes us. If you cut us, we bleed innovation. Working here is fun and playful, and at the same time technically challenging and professional.
We reward ambition, technical excellence, and continued learning. If you share these values, we want you to join us. To learn more, check our Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
