Interaction Designer

• Design of effective and intuitive interaction patterns for digital products and services.
• Translate user research findings into actionable interaction designs.
• Create high-quality wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate design concepts clearly.
• Ensure designs align with accessibility standards (eg, WCAG) and GDS service principles.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and data insights.
• Champion design best practices and advocate for user-centred approaches within teams.

Project Leadership

• Manage interaction design deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate with project leads, delivery managers, and stakeholders to align interaction designs with broader project objectives.
• Act as a subject matter expert for interaction design, advising on best practices and trends.
• Troubleshoot challenges in design delivery and ensure solutions address user and business needs.

Team Collaboration and Development

• Mentor and support junior interaction designers, fostering their growth and development.
• Share knowledge and insights through workshops, presentations, and community sessions.
• Contribute to the evolution of the UCD practice by developing templates, case studies, and methodologies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor for interaction design.
• Effectively communicate design strategies and solutions to diverse stakeholders.
• Upskill and educate clients and team members on user-centred design methods and the value of interaction design.

• Demonstratable experience in interaction design or related disciplines such as UX design or UI design.
• Proven ability to lead interaction design within agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering user-centred designs for complex digital services.
• Hands-on expertise with tools like Figma, Sketch, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and their application in design.
• Experience with HTML prototyping toolkits and preferred, experience of Heroku is essential.

Skills:

• Exceptional interaction design skills with an ability to create user-centred solutions.
• Proven experience of usability testing methods and how to incorporate findings into designs.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders..
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and balance priorities.

• Competitive salary with an annual performance-related bonus.
• Training budget for professional development and growth.
• Choice of MacBook or Windows laptop with necessary software.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Flexible working structure (remote or hybrid options).
• Pension contributions and life insurance.
• Private healthcare.