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# Senior Interaction Designer

- **Company:** gb
Sanderson Government and Defence
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £163,540.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software Design Patterns, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Website Wireframe
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-ui-designer/sanderson-government-and-defence-job108240108

## About the Role

* Proven experience working as a Senior Interaction Designer within agile, multidisciplinary teams.
 * Strong knowledge of GDS standards, design principles and Government Service Manual guidance.
 * Experience designing user-centred digital services from discovery through to live.
 * Expertise in interaction design, information architecture, navigation structures and user flows.
 * Ability to create wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs using industry-standard tools.
 * Strong understanding of accessibility standards, including WCAG and inclusive design practices.
 * Experience collaborating closely with User Researchers, Service Designers, Content Designers, Developers and Product Managers.
 * Confidence presenting design decisions and influencing stakeholders at all levels., * Previous experience delivering digital services within Central Government.
 * Experience preparing for and supporting GDS Service Assessments.
 * Familiarity with UK Government design systems and pattern libraries.
 * Experience within Healthcare, NHS or wider Health sector digital programmes would be highly desirable.
 * Experience working on complex, high-volume citizen-facing services., If you're a Senior Interaction Designer with strong GDS experience, BPSS eligibility, and a passion for creating accessible and effective public services, we'd love to hear from you.

## Description

We're supporting a major Central Government programme seeking an experienced Senior Interaction Designer to join a high-performing multidisciplinary team delivering critical digital services. This is an exciting opportunity to shape intuitive, accessible and user-centred experiences that impact citizens nationwide., * Lead interaction design activities across complex government digital services.

 * Design intuitive user journeys, task flows and interactions based on user needs and evidence.
 * Develop wireframes, prototypes and design patterns to validate and communicate solutions.
 * Ensure services are accessible, usable and aligned to GDS standards.
 * Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to iterate and improve designs.
 * Contribute to design assurance, service assessments and continuous improvement activities.