Job Title: UX Designer (Contract) – GDS Experience Essential
Location: Remote - 1 day per month in Manchester
Contract Length: initial 8 months
Day Rate: £480pd inside IR35
We require an experienced UX Designer to join our team on a contract basis, working on a high-impact public sector project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user-centred design and proven experience working to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
* Design accessible, user-focused solutions across digital services
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, developers, and product managers
* Ensure designs align with GDS principles and service standards
* Produce wireframes, prototypes, and documentation to support development
* Strong UX design background with a user-centred approach
* Solid experience designing services to meet GDS standards
* Familiarity with GOV.UK Design System
* Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Public sector project experience
* Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
* Experience using tools like Figma, Sketch, or similar
For further information please apply.