UX/UI Designer (SC Essential DV Desirable)

• Lead UX and UI design activities across the full product lifecycle.
• Create user journeys, service blueprints, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs.
• Apply User-Centred Design (UCD) principles to solve complex user and business challenges.
• Collaborate closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across Defence and Government.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, design reviews and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on research findings.
• Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and best practice.
• Contribute to and evolve design systems and reusable pattern libraries.
• Support AI-enabled product development through intuitive and explainable user experiences.
• Champion GDS standards and evidence-based design decision making.

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer delivering complex digital products and services.
• Strong understanding of User-Centred Design (UCD) methodologies.
• Experience working to GDS Service Standard and Government Digital principles.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects within Central Government.
• Excellent skills in Figma, prototyping and interaction design.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design standards.
• Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.

Highly Desirable

• Current MOD DV Clearance.
• Previous experience delivering within the Defence sector.
• Experience working on AI, Data or Emerging Technology programmes.
• Knowledge of Defence Digital, MOD or wider National Security environments.
• Experience supporting Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases.