User Interface Designer
Posted 2 days ago by Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd
£500 Per day
Outside
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of UI Designer focuses on creating accessible and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile platforms, ensuring compliance with EU accessibility standards. The designer will collaborate with developers and stakeholders to deliver inclusive digital experiences. This position is remote within the EU and emphasizes the importance of accessibility in design. The contract is for a duration of 6 months, working 4 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver accessible interfaces for web and mobile applications.
- Ensure all designs align with EU accessibility laws (e.g., EN 301 549, WCAG 2.1+).
- Create design systems, prototypes, and user flows using Figma, with accessibility in mind.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, QA).
- Conduct design audits and contribute to accessibility improvements across products.
- Advocate for inclusive design principles within the team.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience designing accessible digital interfaces across web and mobile.
- Strong working knowledge of Figma and accessibility-first design processes.
- Understanding of EU accessibility legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience designing with WCAG guidelines (2.1 AA or higher).
- Ability to work independently in a remote, cross-functional team.
- Located within the EU time zone.
Salary (Rate): £500/day
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
UI Designer – Accessibility Focused (EU Remote, Contract)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Working Schedule: 4 Days per Week
Location: Remote (within the EU)
Rate: £500/day
Outside IR35
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced UI/UX Designer with a strong focus on accessible, user-friendly interfaces across both web and mobile platforms. You’ll play a key role in designing inclusive digital experiences that comply with EU accessibility standards, working closely with developers and stakeholders to bring thoughtful, usable designs to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver accessible interfaces for web and mobile applications.
- Ensure all designs align with EU accessibility laws (e.g., EN 301 549, WCAG 2.1+).
- Create design systems, prototypes, and user flows using Figma, with accessibility in mind.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, QA).
- Conduct design audits and contribute to accessibility improvements across products.
- Advocate for inclusive design principles within the team.
Requirements
Proven experience designing accessible digital interfaces across web and mobile.
Strong working knowledge of Figma and accessibility-first design processes.
Understanding of EU accessibility legislation and compliance requirements.
Experience designing with WCAG guidelines (2.1 AA or higher).
Ability to work independently in a remote, cross-functional team.
Located within the EU time zone.
Nice to Have
Experience working on public-sector or regulated industry products.
Familiarity with assistive technologies (screen readers, keyboard navigation).
UX research or testing experience with diverse user groups.
If you're passionate about building inclusive digital experiences and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you!