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# UX/UI Designer (SC Essential DV Desirable)

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Web Accessibility, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Design of User Interfaces, Interaction Design, User-Centered Design, Website Wireframe, SC Clearance, Figma, User Administration
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/ux-ui-designer/sanderson-government-and-defence-job108088209

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.