Interaction Designer
GDS – Government Digital Services.
Contract
12-month Fixed Term Contract (with a view to go permanent)
Work arrangement
Hybrid: one visit per week onsite in Manchester.
Clearance
SC Clearance preferred, however, SC Eligibility accepted.
Experience
Experience within UK public sector and/or central government department(s).
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to support a major digital delivery programme for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The role sits within a large, multidisciplinary delivery environment and requires a designer who can contribute effectively from day one within GDS-aligned teams.
The successful candidate will work closely with:
- UCD professionals
- Business Analysts
- Developers
- Product and delivery teams
Key Responsibilities
- Design and iterate accessible, user-centered service interactions
- Develop and maintain prototypes using the GOV.UK Prototype Kit
- Collaborate closely with User Researchers, Content Designers, Business Analysts and Developers
- Contribute to Discovery activities, Design workshops and Service mapping and ideation sessions
- Translate user needs and research insights into Interaction patterns, Prototype journeys and Service improvements
- Ensure all designs align with GDS standards, Accessibility requirements and best practice interaction design principles
- Support and guide less experienced team members where required
Interaction Design Skills
- Ability to create User flows, Service interactions and Wireframes and prototypes.
- Strong understanding of Interaction patterns, Information architecture and Form and transactional service design.
- Ability to translate research findings into design solutions and iterate designs rapidly based on feedback and testing.
GOV.UK Prototype Kit (Non-Negotiable)
- Proven hands-on experience using the GOV.UK Prototype Kit
- Build and iterate front-end prototypes efficiently.
- Create realistic service journeys aligned to GDS standards
- Experience must be demonstrated through previous government project delivery
Government & GDS Experience (Mandatory)
- Strong experience working within UK Government digital delivery environments
- Deep understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and service patterns
- Accessibility requirements (WCAG)
- Experience working within cross-functional Agile teams
- UCD-led delivery environments
Benefits
- Be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and influence asset management strategy in a fast-paced environment
- Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA
- Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomesReceive private medical insurance
- 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
Interaction Designer
GDS – Government Digital Services.
Contract
12-month Fixed Term Contract (with a view to go permanent)
Work arrangement
Hybrid: one visit per week onsite in Manchester.
Clearance
SC Clearance preferred, however, SC Eligibility accepted.
Experience
Experience within UK public sector and/or central government department(s).
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to support a major digital delivery programme for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The role sits within a large, multidisciplinary delivery environment and requires a designer who can contribute effectively from day one within GDS-aligned teams.
The successful candidate will work closely with:
- UCD professionals
- Business Analysts
- Developers
- Product and delivery teams
Key Responsibilities
- Design and iterate accessible, user-centered service interactions
- Develop and maintain prototypes using the GOV.UK Prototype Kit
- Collaborate closely with User Researchers, Content Designers, Business Analysts and Developers
- Contribute to Discovery activities, Design workshops and Service mapping and ideation sessions
- Translate user needs and research insights into Interaction patterns, Prototype journeys and Service improvements
- Ensure all designs align with GDS standards, Accessibility requirements and best practice interaction design principles
- Support and guide less experienced team members where required
Interaction Design Skills
- Ability to create User flows, Service interactions and Wireframes and prototypes.
- Strong understanding of Interaction patterns, Information architecture and Form and transactional service design.
- Ability to translate research findings into design solutions and iterate designs rapidly based on feedback and testing.
GOV.UK Prototype Kit (Non-Negotiable)
- Proven hands-on experience using the GOV.UK Prototype Kit
- Build and iterate front-end prototypes efficiently.
- Create realistic service journeys aligned to GDS standards
- Experience must be demonstrated through previous government project delivery
Government & GDS Experience (Mandatory)
- Strong experience working within UK Government digital delivery environments
- Deep understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and service patterns
- Accessibility requirements (WCAG)
- Experience working within cross-functional Agile teams
- UCD-led delivery environments
Benefits
- Be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and influence asset management strategy in a fast-paced environment
- Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA
- Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomesReceive private medical insurance
- 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
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