Unleash your potential and start your xDesign journey
We believe that technology has the power to unleash human potential in ways that we can only imagine. Yet the future won’t be built with technology alone. We need great people with clarity of vision, creativity and courage to turn ideas into reality.
View all available open rolesLife at xDesign
Bringing our values to life
We’re passing the mic to some of the women of xDesign to find out more about their personal journeys into the industry, any advice they would give to those looking to join, and their thoughts on how we can build a more diverse tech community.
3 Key Components of Our Award-Winning Employee Experience
“Within just one year, xDesign jumped up more than 30 places to rank as the No. 1 UK’s Best Workplace for Wellbeing™ (Large size category). “We share some of the key aspects of their workplace experience that helped boost their survey scores to achieve this incredible result.”
Becoming a Neurodiversity Advocate
As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Parul shares more about her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD, and how her desire to help others led to her becoming xDesign’s Neurodiversity Advocate.
Benefits that work for you
Financial
Pension matched up to 5%
No matter what stage you are in your life, we want to enable you to plan for your future by investing in your pension. As default, you’ll contribute 4% to your pension and we’ll contribute 4%. You can increase your contribution to 5% and we’ll match it.
Professional financial support
We ensure our employees feel more secure and supported with their finances by partnering with Bippit to provide confidential professional financial coaching, workshops and resources. Our Employee Assistance Programme, YuLife also provides financial support, advice and resources
Up to 50% off an electric vehicle
We want to help you do your bit to help the environment so we’ve partnered with Loveelectric so you can save up to 50% on an electric vehicle.
Time off
Total 35 days holiday
You’ll get a total of 35 days annual leave each year. This includes our end of year closure in December and we also have flexible bank holidays too, so you can choose when you take time off. You can also carry over five days holiday into the next holiday year.
Inclusive family leave policies
We provide enhanced primary and secondary parental leave and adoption leave. We also offer enhanced parental leave and fertility leave for those undergoing (or supporting) a partner undergoing fertility treatment. All of which are provided from day 1.
Health & wellbeing
Private medical insurance
You’ll get comprehensive private medical insurance through Vitality which includes access to private healthcare and a private GP as well as dental, hearing, optical and mental health cover. You’ll also get other perks such as Amazon Prime, discounted gym membership, free cinema tickets, free weekly Cafe Nero and an Apple Watch when you keep active.
Access to YuLife
Access to group life insurance and employee assistance programme which offers a 24/7 on-demand GP service, counselling services and referrals for legal services, and life coaching. YuLife gives you the ability to earn YuLife coins through steps and healthy habits to convert into charity donations or retail vouchers (Amazon, Argos, John Lewis etc.)
Learning
Learning and development
We make learning a priority here at xDesign which is why you’ll get six paid learning and development days and an individual allocated budget to help you focus on your personal and professional development. You’ll also get access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for a range of online videos and classes.
Flexibility
Flexible hours and remote working
As long as the work gets done and you can collaborate effectively with your team, we trust you to manage your own time. Most of our roles are remote-first in the UK. For hybrid roles we’re flexible around the days you’re in the office to give you the best work-life balance.
Meet our xDesigners
Mark
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
“With a background in recruiting for the Higher Education sector, xDesign gave me the opportunity to get into the tech sector. I’ve been here for almost 2 years now and they’ve provided me with the support to grow and develop at pace. I’ve learnt so much in the past couple of years and really feel part of something special as we continue to grow. Everyone has a voice here at xDesign and I’ve never been a part of such a collaborative workplace before.”
Rachel
Marketing Executive
“xDesign is the most supportive place I’ve worked! There are so many talented people I get to work with and learn from everyday. What’s also refreshing is that everyone is eager to learn from each other and there’s always room for me to give my thoughts and ideas, which makes me feel extremely valued. No matter your job role, you’ll always be encouraged to speak up and be listened to, which is great.”
Daniel
Director of Technology
“One thing that works well at xDesign is when people take their personal development days to look at something totally different to what they do day-to-day, where they can work with other engineers and learn new skills from each other. It’s particularly rewarding then to see some of these side projects getting deployed and used in teams.”
Craig
Engineering Manager
“xDesign has an amazing office culture, I always look forward to coming in and seeing the team! There’s also a big focus on ensuring a healthy work-life balance, which is something I really value. The regular social activities are a great way to meet new members of the team, remotely and in person, and get to know people outside of project work (and the table tennis table is also a big plus!)”
Recognitions
In-house Recruitment - Tech Hiring
TIARA Recruitment - Excellence in Onboarding
Communities at xDesign
We foster belonging through internal employee-led communities supported by xDesign and working in line with xDesign’s objectives. These communities aim to provide a source of peer support and amplify the voices of different groups to successfully advocate for change.
Our practice-based communities include the accessibility council, sustainability, well-being and STEM communities. Our identity-based communities include the Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, parents and caregivers and women in engineering communities.
Part of our commitment to our communities is creating a space where people can meet others, and share insights and ideas about things they’re passionate about. That’s why we power a variety of events such as:
ReframeWIT
Product Tank
MCR DevCon
Turing Fest
Swift Leeds
Leeds Digital Festival
Unleashing your potential
Own Your Own Potential
Own Your Own Potential is how our xDesigners approach their own performance in terms of growth and development. This framework has organically grown to help develop careers and experience at xDesign, and it encompasses a range of tools and support to enable this growth. Progression and development is very individual at xDesign, and Own Your Own Potential means that you can own the direction of your career, developing specialist skills every day so your career here works for you.
xLabs
This is our innovation program aimed at exploring new technology and demonstrating how it can be applied to solve client problems. Here you’ll have space to develop new ideas and products, as well as try new technologies and frameworks when you’re in between projects, during quieter times on client projects or you can use your L&D days to spend in xLabs to play with cool new tech. Some examples of recent xLabs projects are: building a generative AI chatbot with chatGPT, developing an internal currency with blockchain, and demonstrating the possibilities of AR & VR.
Learning and Development
We believe that continuous learning alongside personal and professional development is key to growth - as individuals, teams and across xDesign. We encourage everyone at xDesign to take dedicated time to focus on their own development. To enable this, you will have an annual allowance of Learning & Development to focus on learning experiences to support professional growth. We also have a fantastic Learning & Development team who are key to supporting learning across xDesign.
xDesign Campus
xDesign Campus gives emerging talent the opportunity to gain meaningful experience, grow their skills and accelerate their career path.
Our graduates and interns are an integral part of the xDesign team from day one, and learn the ins and outs of digital practices, giving them everything they need to kick start their careers in tech.
Discover xDesign Campus
FAQs
Q: Do you offer remote work and flexible work options?
A: We do! Some of our roles are remote and some will require travel to the office or client site; the specifics of each are outlined on our adverts will be discussed with you in depth at the recruitment stage. We have people who work 9–5 pm, others who work 8–4 pm, and some people who work around doing the school run. We believe that flexible working is crucial for building a diverse workplace.
Q: How long will it take before I hear back about my application?
A: Receipt of your application will be confirmed within 24 hours after you apply. If you’ve been selected to begin the interview process, you should hear from us within a few days. Exact timelines for progression through the interview process vary for each role and applicant. We also take into account your availability and any logistical needs when conducting interviews remotely with candidates.
Q: There’s not a position listed that fits my experience, can I still express interest in working for xDesign?
A: Yes! In fact, we love hearing from proactive, motivated professionals about how they can contribute to our team. Please send an email to talent@xdesign.com to submit a speculative application.
Q: Are you committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace?
A: Absolutely, we now have a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategy which reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We have main areas of focus to direct our effects to address the particular needs and context of xDesign. We also have a DEIB Charter which sets the expectations and standards for behaviour and practices related to DEIB and holds us accountable for achieving these standards. We take steps to try and ensure every voice is heard, building trust and a psychologically safe environment where xDesigners feel safe to challenge and are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Q: If I’m not hired for a specific job, will my application be kept on file?
A: All applicant data is retained In line with current GDPR guidelines. Your application will be kept on file for six months following your initial application, unless you specifically request otherwise.
