Senior Graphic and Interaction Designer

Position Overview

Senior Graphic and Interaction Designer (12 months+ contract initially with potential extensions). Hybrid based in Newcastle, London, Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool or Sheffield – flexible.

Rate: £Market Rates per day via Umbrella.

SC or eligible for SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and iterate prototypes using appropriate techniques (e.g., sketching, wireframes, high‑fidelity designs, coded prototypes)
• Demonstrate the value of prototyping to teams and stakeholders
• Apply user‑centred design practices within agile environments
• Use quantitative and qualitative user data to inform and validate design decisions
• Conduct user‑centred analysis, translating insights into meaningful design outcomes
• Build and test interfaces, contributing to both simple and complex systems integration
• Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility and implementation quality
• Communicate design concepts, insights, and recommendations effectively across teams
• Tailor communication outputs (e.g., presentations, visuals, prototypes) to different audiences
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
• Contribute to design systems, consistency, and best practices across services
• Mentor junior designers and support capability development within teams

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in interaction design and graphic/visual design within digital services
• Proven expertise in prototyping techniques (sketching, wireframing, high‑fidelity and/or coded prototypes)
• Solid understanding of when and how to apply different prototyping approaches
• Experience working in user‑centred agile environments
• Strong understanding of design, technology, and data principles
• Proven ability to conduct user‑centred analysis using both qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to translate insights into clear design outcomes and recommendations
• Experience contributing to systems integration and interface design
• Strong communication skills, with ability to tailor analysis and insight for different audiences
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Prior experience within Central Government / GDS environments
• Active SC Clearance or SC eligible
• Familiarity with GOV.UK Design System and service standards
• Experience supporting service assessments and design governance
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
• Experience working on large‑scale, complex digital transformation programmes
• Experience mentoring designers or leading design workstreams

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

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