Interaction Designer - GDS/gov.uk

Summary: The role of Interaction Designer involves working with a UCD and Digital Transformation consultancy to enhance a gov.uk service for a Central Government department. This position requires expertise in GDS standards and a commitment to designing inclusive and accessible services. The contract is for an initial six months, starting in July, with a largely remote working arrangement. The role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a daily rate of £500-£550.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experienced following and promoting GDS standards in a Central Government setting
• Design and deliver inclusive, accessible (WCAG) and environmentally sustainable services that meet the needs of all users
• Taking ownership from discovery and prototyping through to live service, in line with GDS phases and the Digital Service Standard
• Design and iterate user flows, wireframes, screen designs, and high-fidelity prototypes using the GOV.UK Design System components, patterns, and guidance

Key Skills:

• Experience with GDS standards
• Ability to design inclusive and accessible services
• Proficiency in user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes
• Familiarity with the GOV.UK Design System

Salary (Rate): £550 daily

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interaction Designer - GDS/gov.uk service

Initial 6 month contract starting in July

Full time

£500-£550 per day Inside IR35

Largely remote with occasional travel to site

iO Associates are working with a UCD and Digital Transformation consultancy to bring in an experienced Interaction Designer for a Central Government department on a gov.uk service upgrade.

Essentials:

• Experienced following and promoting GDS standards in a Central Government setting
• Design and deliver inclusive, accessible (WCAG) and environmentally sustainable services that meet the needs of all users
• Taking ownership from discovery and prototyping through to live service, in line with GDS phases and the Digital Service Standard
• Design and iterate user flows, wireframes, screen designs, and high-fidelity prototypes using the GOV.UK Design System components, patterns, and guidance

Please don't hesitate to apply as I will be shortlisting applicants this week (15/05/26) for submission to the client.