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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