Interaction Designer

Role responsibilities

• Design accessible, user-centred interfaces for complex government digital services.
• Create and iterate prototypes using the GOV.UK Prototype Kit.
• Apply and contribute to patterns within the GOV.UK Design System.
• Translate user needs and research findings into effective interaction designs.
• Work closely with user researchers, service designers, product managers and developers.
• Test design concepts and refine solutions using evidence and stakeholder feedback.
• Communicate design decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet the Government Service Standard and accessibility requirements.

Key experience and requirements

• Strong experience working as an Interaction Designer within GDS-aligned teams.
• Practical experience using the GOV.UK Design System and GOV.UK Prototype Kit.
• Evidence of designing complex transactional or public-facing digital services.
• Strong prototyping skills, including HTML and CSS.
• Good understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive-design principles.
• Experience collaborating within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Ability to use research evidence to inform and defend design decisions.
• Strong stakeholder-management, communication and design-playback skills.