Interaction Designer - GDS Toolkit

Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Lawley and Overdale, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 128K

Job location

Lawley and Overdale, United Kingdom

Tech stack

HTML
Interaction Design

Job description

  • Develop, refine, and implement digital forms using gov.uk Prototype Kit, HTML, and evidence-based user insights, ensuring the interfaces are intuitive, accessible, and visually consistent.
  • Collaborate closely with user researchers, content designers, service designers, developers, policy, and legal teams to align designs with organisational goals and practical constraints.
  • Ensure interfaces allow users to complete tasks quickly and accurately, providing a positive experience while reducing errors and frustration.
  • Adapt services proactively in response to policy, legislative, technology, or user changes, maintaining high standards of design while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Actively participate in workshops and reviews, providing feedback on design decisions and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • Proven experience with GDS standards, Prototype Kit, and HTML/CSS basics, with the ability to copy, modify, and integrate code efficiently.
  • Strong interaction design skills, including designing clear user flows, logical task sequences, and accessible interactions for diverse audiences.
  • Comfortable working hybrid, with 2 days on-site in Telford and remaining days remote, while managing multiple priorities and tight timelines.
  • Collaborative, evidence-driven approach to design, with excellent communication skills for translating complex ideas into actionable design solutions.
  • Ability to rapidly learn and adapt, balancing autonomy with team collaboration to deliver high-quality digital journeys under time-sensitive conditions.

This is a 6-month hybrid opportunity ideal for designers confident in GDS standards who can combine creativity, evidence-based thinking, and practical execution to deliver high-quality, user-centered digital services.

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