Job Title: UX Designer (Contract) – GDS Experience Essential
Location: Remote - 1 day per month in Manchester
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:
1. Lead user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
2. Design accessible, user-focused solutions across digital services
3. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, developers, and product managers
4. Ensure designs align with GDS principles and service standards
5. Produce wireframes, prototypes, and documentation to support development
6. Maintain a strong UX design background with a user-centred approach
7. Design services to meet GDS standards
8. Familiarity with GOV.UK Design System
9. Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams
10. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
11. Experience in public sector projects
12. Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
13. Experience with tools like Figma, Sketch, or similar
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