Job Description

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 servicesKey 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 teamsDesirable 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 programmesSummary

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