Interaction Designer
Rate: £530 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 4 Months
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Location: Remote (Government Client / Public Sector)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering digital services within a government cyber policy portfolio.
Working alongside User Researchers, Service Designers, Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Engineers, you will help design intuitive, accessible, and user-centred digital services that support critical public sector functions.
This role is well suited to candidates with strong GDS experience, who can confidently translate user needs into high-quality interaction designs within agile delivery environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design user-centred interactions for digital services, from discovery through to live
- Produce deliverables including wireframes, user flows, and prototypes
- Collaborate closely with User Researchers to translate insights into effective design solutions
- Work alongside Service Designers, Product Managers, Developers, and Business Analysts
- Ensure designs meet GDS Service Standards and accessibility requirements (WCAG)
- Iterate designs based on research findings, usability testing, and stakeholder feedback
- Participate in workshops and contribute to multidisciplinary team activities
- Apply design patterns and best practices to ensure consistency across services
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an Interaction Designer in Agile environments
- Strong background in designing user-centred digital services
- Proficiency in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar
- Experience producing:
- User flows
- Wireframes
- Interactive prototypes
- Design specifications
- Solid understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working within multidisciplinary delivery teams
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within Central Government, GDS, or wider Public Sector
- Exposure to cyber, security, or policy-led digital programmes
- Familiarity with the GDS Design System and Government Service Standard
- Experience working on high-profile or sensitive programmes
Summary
This is a great opportunity for an Interaction Designer to contribute to the delivery of user-centred digital services within a government environment. You will play a key role in shaping accessible, high-quality services while collaborating with experienced multidisciplinary teams.
