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.