Senior Design Consultant Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
UX/UI Design
London
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I am the Service Design lead for a government project, leading a small design team through E2E design initiatives, from discovery to development handover. I am expected to produce design deliverables such as a service blueprint, host workshops, and playback work for the client.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The apprenticeship has been great for learning theory behind design and building confidence in my skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have continuously developed new skills in design through my role and my apprenticeship
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme has been well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is very supportive in allowing additional time for apprenticeship work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider has been great in providing additional materials as well as the lectures to ensure we have access to the right tools
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My course has given me more validation whilst doing my role and allows me to work better with other design disciplines as I now have a greater understanding of UX as a whole
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
yes every week!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
IBM has been very supportive in terms of my growth and provides me with lots of opportunities to try new things!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
always be proactive and positive
